“We are delighted that PEMA’s membership continues to grow, and the expansion of the industry expertise represented within the association with the addition of our two new members, is very welcome,” says PEMA President Ottonel Popesco.
“Industry interest in PEMA membership remains high as the association continues to fulfil its mission is to provide a forum and public voice for the global port equipment and technology sectors, reflecting their critical role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable and productive ports, and thereby supporting world maritime trade” he adds.

Established in 1976 and based in Spain, TEC Containers SA specialises in the design and production of port equipment, including equipment for container handling, over-height cargo, heavy cargo, and personal security equipment. The company’s main priority and focus for development is safety and security in port operations.

ACE World Companies is a US based company that has supplied the industry with American-made, custom designed material handling solutions including gantry cranes with up to 500 tonnes capacity for ports and harbours since 1987.

One of fewer than five such facilities in France, the station will be located close to the Fos container terminals and Distriport logistics zone in a new service area including secure parking, weighbridge units and driver catering and washroom amenities. Regional and European Commission aid is funding half of the overall €1.3million development cost.
Two fuel types will be available, LNG and Compressed Natural Gas, partly derived from biomethane produced by waste recycling. With index-linked prices saving 30% compared with diesel, the initiative will offer a cheaper alternative that also responds to COP 21 and national measures to improve air quality. Pending eco-transport regulations in France include an urban ban on diesel vehicles from 2020 and a tax on pollutants such as CO2.
The station launches a network that is due to cover all the region’s logistics sites by the end of 2018 – giving haulage operators the confidence to invest in gas-powered vehicle fleets and meet shipper demand for reduced environmental impact in moving their goods.
The Marseille Fos port authority said the station was in line with its energy transition strategy and its clean air campaign in the Fos port-industrial zone. The authority also welcomed the support for natural gas throughput at Fos due to the station being supplied from the nearby Elengy methane terminal.

MacGregor will deliver deck cranes and a range of deck machinery to each vessel. The order is booked into the third quarter 2016 order intake.

“These orders are a good demonstration of MacGregor’s ability to deliver a one-stop-shop solution, using products from across our range of market-leading brands. All backed-up by good global aftersales and service support,” says Esko Karvonen, Head of Smart Ocean Technology division, MacGregor. “We are often approached to supply specific equipment on board a vessel, but packages of equipment always prove to be the most beneficial solution to the owner.”

MacGregor will deliver: a deck crane and deck machinery, shark-jaws and towing pins to two 58m anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels; deck machinery and a deck crane to one 45m work utility vessel; and a deck crane and deck machinery to four 45m maintenance utility vessels. MacGregor equipment deliveries are planned for the first quarter of 2017.

“MacGregor worked closely with the owner early in the process to discuss technicalities,” Mr Karvonen continues. “This early involvement optimises design decisions, which can positively influence the profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of operations throughout a vessel’s working life. We will continue this close cooperation with the customer.”

The vessels will be built in China for a leading provider of marine logistics services in Middle East. They are planned for delivery in the third quarter of 2017 and will support the operations of a Middle Eastern National Oil Company in the Arabian Gulf under a firmed five-year charter with a two-year extension option.

The new business will mean DP World London Gateway is handling all of the UK’s direct services to Australia.

In addition to four port calls at cities in Australia, the service will provide the Port with more direct links between Singapore, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Malta and Italy.

The full NEMO/EAX service loop into the UK from Australia comprises: Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Singapore, Port Kelang, Chennai, Colombo, Cochin, Damietta, Malta, Salerno and DP World London Gateway.

Outbound of the UK, the NEMO/EAX service loop comprises: Rotterdam, Hamburg, Le Havre, Fos Sur Mer, Genoa, Damietta, Pointe Des Galets and Fremantle.

Rob Waterman, UK CEO, CMA CGM, said: “CMA CGM has been constantly innovating to offer its clients new sea, land and logistics solutions in the UK and worldwide. The collaboration with DP world London Gateway Port will give our customers excellent service levels and we are pleased to offer this new port of call.”

Cameron Bowie, UK Managing Director, Hapag Lloyd, said: “DP World London Gateway has good access to road and rail connections along with quick and reliable truck turnaround times, so we are confident this service will be providing operational efficiencies from the start.”

James Leeson, Head of Port Commercial, DP World London Gateway, said: “We’re delighted to add the NEMO/EAX service to our portfolio.

“With this new service we are now the only UK port to provide direct services to Australia, giving importers and exporters a unique trade advantage. This service also enhances our connection to the Mediterranean, opening up new markets for Port and Logistics Park users at DP World London Gateway.

“This is testament to the excellent service the Port is offering. Unmatched weather reliability, consistent truck turnaround times, high ship-side productivity and superb customer service are all combining to provide customers with a reliable, safe and fast service”