The completion of the new railway tunnel is yet another milestone that has been reached in the construction of the Stockholm Norvik Port. The tunnel is part of the industrial branch line that Ports of Stockholm is constructing to the new freight port. In total four kilometres of rail track is being built, including 270 metres that runs through the tunnel. “The Stockholm Norvik Port is a unique project and our investment in the railway creates the best possible preconditions for our customers to transport goods efficiently and sustainably,” says Nicklas Ebersson, Marketing Manager Cargo at Ports of Stockholm. The Stockholm Norvik Port will open in 2020 and will replace the existing container terminal at Stockholm’s Frihamnen Port. The new container terminal will be run by Hutchison Ports, one of the world’s leading container terminal operators. The RoRo (rolling goods) section of the Stockholm Norvik Port will also open in 2020. This will be run as part of Ports of Stockholm’s own business operations.

BridgeLink addresses compatibility and interfacing challenges by providing an open, technology agnostic platform for unifying on board equipment and sensors with network infrastructure and satellite IP connectivity, so that data from any system can be accessed, collected and shared in a single interface at sea or ashore. Providing access to data from OT such as radar, automation, power and propulsion systems, BridgeLink enables Marlink customers to use scalable remote ship management and smart maintenance systems to further enhance and improve vessel efficiency using secure data collection for specialised analysis and applications. Fully customisable to fit any specific technical needs, the solution creates the link between on board systems and sensors and how critical data they generate is used to optimise operations, including reducing fuel consumption and thus remaining compliant with IMO regulations, extending equipment lifecycle and improving ‘first time fix’ success rates. BridgeLink is the next stage in Marlink’s maritime digital enablement strategy, which already provides a platform for data-driven safety and efficiency improvements on thousands of ships worldwide, through unified smart global connectivity, cyber security services and IT network management solutions. Through the secure collection of data from onboard systems as a maritime IIoT service and data analysis for i.e., predictive maintenance purposes, Marlink subsidiary Telemar will leverage BridgeLink to introduce a unique smart maintenance service, ensuring that ship owners can secure more availability of their assets at sea. “We created BridgeLink to make remote ship management and maintenance processes more straightforward, streamlined, agnostic and secure than ever before,” said Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink. “With its capacity to integrate, analyse and clearly present any data from any vessel in any back-end system, it introduces the same flexibility and choice that our customers already experience with Marlink’s Smart Connectivity, CyberGuard and ITLink portfolios,” adds Olsen.

Levesque will join Ports America in February 2020 and will report to Mark Montgomery, who will continue in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Since 2016, Levesque has worked for Modern Terminals Limited in Hong Kong, as Group Managing Director and CEO. He brings more than 30 years of maritime industry experience. During his nine-year tenure with Modern Terminals, Levesque led the company through a successful Public Private Partnership in Hong Kong. His extensive industry experience and proven commercial and operational results will serve Ports America well. “I am thrilled to have Peter be part of our leadership team of the Ports America platform. Ports America remains focused on providing best-in-class service to many of the world’s leading shipping lines as well as the work we have completed in improving workflow solutions to beneficial cargo owners to drive dramatic growth for the company,” said Ports America CEO Mark Montgomery. Ports America has a proven track record of delivering the highest quality operations for our customers combined with an unparalleled focus on the safety of its employees. The company is the unrivalled leader in the North American marine terminal sector with its tri-coastal footprint handling containers, roll-on/roll-off and breakbulk/heavy lift cargo and cruise passengers. “Having Peter Levesque join Mark Montgomery, Rick Surett and Jim Pelliccio as a core part of the management team is central to the strategic growth plan for Ports America,” added Dave Starling, the Chairman of the company board. “Peter’s strong leadership, experience and success in building superior organisations gives the board the utmost confidence that this team will drive the continued success of the company.”