SAAM Terminals

Enap and SAAM unveil Latin America’s first electric tug

Latin America’s first electric tug has been launched at the Sanmar shipyard in Tuzla Bay, Istanbul. The vessel is set to arrive in Chile under a service agreement signed in January between Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) and SAAM.

This milestone highlights the commitment of both companies to the energy transition, as the tug’s electric propulsion system eliminates greenhouse gas emissions and minimizes environmental and underwater noise.

Following its launch, the vessel will undergo sea...

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SAAM Terminals advances carbon footprint reduction in Chile

SAAM Terminals celebrated a significant achievement at its Chilean ports, as all of them successfully certified the reduction of their carbon emissions for the first time in 2023.

“The Antofagasta, Iquique, San Antonio, San Vicente and Corral terminals received the Huella Chile emissions reduction seal, demonstrating their teams’ work to build more sustainable operations. At SAAM Terminals we are convinced that we can continue to move forward, which is something we are promoting in our...

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SAAM Terminals cuts CO2 emissions by over 10,500 tons through renewable energy usage

SAAM Terminals facilities in San Antonio, Antofagasta, San Vicente, Corral and Puerto Montt reduced their carbon footprint by 41% compared to 2021 by utilizing renewable energy for 100% of their electricity needs.

SAAM Terminals operates port terminals in San Antonio, Antofagasta, San Vicente and Corral and manages a logistics centre in Puerto Montt.

Through the use of renewable energy, SAAM Terminals has prevented the emission of 10,522 tons of CO2, equivalent to the emissions from 2,290 average...

https://container-news.com/saam-terminals-cuts-co2-emissions-by-over-10500-tons-through-renewable-energy-usage/

San Antonio Terminal Internacional appoints new general manager

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), operated by SSA Marine and SAAM Terminals, announced that Andrés Albertini, STI’s current commercial manager, will become the general manager of the company on 1 August.

“We know that his experience will help us continue moving the port into the future with our ever-present pillars: commercial excellence, quality and sustainability. In recent years, Chile’s leading port terminal has made a significant investment to modernize its equipment and processes...

https://container-news.com/san-antonio-terminal-internacional-appoints-new-general-manager/

SAAM Terminals appoints new senior VP of Commercial & Business Development

Starting 1 August, Rodrigo Galleguillos will assume the position of senior vice president of Commercial & Business Development at SAAM Terminals.

Galleguillos holds an undergraduate degree in business administration and a master’s in finance from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile, as well as an MBA from Bond University in Australia.

“In recent years, Rodrigo has led the operations of San Antonio Terminal Internacional, Chile’s main port. This experience, which has given him in-depth knowledge of...

https://container-news.com/saam-terminals-appoints-new-senior-vp-of-commercial-business-development/

SAAM Terminals, Next Port AI launch partnership to optimise port operations

SAAM Terminals has entered into a collaboration agreement with Next Port AI, the technology subsidiary of the international company Moffatt & Nichol, to implement a new platform that combines DigitalTwin and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

This platform will create a digital replica of the port’s physical assets, processes, and systems, utilizing real-time data collected from sensors and other IoT (Internet of Things) technologies. The aim is to analyze, predict, and optimise the port’s...

https://container-news.com/saam-terminals-next-port-ai-launch-partnership-to-optimise-port-operations/

SAAM Terminals invests US$500,000 in simulator for crane operator training

SAAM Terminals aims to train new crane operators and enhance the skills of current ones with advanced exercises.

The company has invested US$500,000 in a state-of-the-art simulator from Canadian firm CM Labs Simulators.

“This equipment is pioneering in the Chilean port industry. It offers ground-breaking graphic realism and accurately emulates the movements and forces applied during crane operations. It features screens that replicate all operator viewing angles, providing an immersive...

https://container-news.com/saam-terminals-invests-us500000-in-simulator-for-crane-operator-training/

SAAM Terminals conducts leadership training for BEST Program

SAAM Terminals selected San Antonio Terminal Internacional as the central hub for advancing the implementation of the BEST program across its eight ports throughout the Americas, as well as within its Logistics division.

During the meeting, attended by appointed BEST Leaders from each operation, objectives for the upcoming year were outlined, and a training session was conducted on two key pillars of the program: change management and principles of excellence.

The business excellence senior...

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