The trailer based, diesel powered units will have a rated discharge capacity of 300t/h and are scheduled for delivery in mid-May 2014 and late August 2014.

“A second order, within two months of the first, is a significant vote of confidence for the operational advantages delivered by Siwertell mobile unloaders,” says Jörgen Ojeda, Director for Siwertell mobile unloaders. “Our customer plans to use the Siwertell units for cement unloading operations at several sites along the Libyan coast, demonstrating the flexibility of our road mobile systems. Not only are they easy to move from one port to another but once at the new location, the unloader can be prepared for work very quickly by just one person.”

Further factors contributing to the orders were the well documented reliability of Siwertell mobile unloaders, along with their high unloading capacity and low operational and maintenance costs.

Each unloader will be equipped with a double bellows system and dust filter, ensuring that they deliver consistently high levels of efficiency and environmental protection.

“As with the first order, we take great pride in being part of the re-construction of Libya, in view of the area’s recent history,” Mr Ojeda adds.

The new rates and electric infrastructure are the result of an intensive effort by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, its Harbor Department staff and City Attorney Charles Parkin, in coordination with Mayor Bob Foster, to win support for electrifying more Port operations to improve air quality and increase productivity.

With a reliable, reasonably-priced supply of electricity and modern electric infrastructure, the Port and its tenants will be able to invest to continue to improve productivity and efficiency.

The Port, the second-busiest in the nation and a major economic engine for the region, is facing stiff competition for its business and jobs from other U.S. ports and ports in Canada and Mexico. Port-related international trade supports 30,000 jobs in Long Beach and 300,000 jobs in Southern California.

The new rates are projected to save maritime operators at the Port of Long Beach an estimated 15 percent each year on their electric bills over the 24-year term of the CPUC-approved reduction or approximately $350 million as compared with the current rates.

Located in the Port of New York/New Jersey, the implementation supports the terminal’s semi-automation. Navis technology allows Global to increase capacity and productivity on the existing facility while minimizing environmental impact. This latest milestone solidifies Global’s reputation as a customer-oriented, reliable operator. In November 2011, the terminal was the first facility to successfully deploy Navis N4 in North America. Serving the most concentrated and affluent market on the US East Coast, the latest implementation is noteworthy as the Company ensured there were no disruptions to customers and stakeholders. Rich Ceci, Vice President of Information Technology for Global Container Terminals USA commented, “This technology platform significantly modernizes the facility, enabling the fastest processing and turnaround times in the harbor. The Navis team must be commended for their dedication in helping us achieve our goals.” “TOS implementations can be highly complex and require close collaboration between Navis and the customers we serve. The extensive end-to-end testing was the key to the success of this N4 upgrade,” said Mike Medcalfe, Vice President, Professional Services for Navis. “We are committed to continue to work with the Global team to ensure that their investment in N4 delivers on the promise of improved optimization, efficiency and productivity for its terminal operations.”

Through this appointment, the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will be present on one of the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Technical Committees, in the Port Development, Operations and Facilitation area.

These technical committees aim to resolve the complexities of the shipping industry, increasing efficiency and sustainability for ports across the world. In total, the IAPH has eight technical committees in three different subject areas: communication and training; port safety, security and the environment; and port development, operations and facilitation. The other technical committees are chaired by representatives from the ports of Los Angeles, Israel Ports Company, Marseilles, Port Klang (Malaysia), Rotterdam and Hamburg.

The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), which was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, is a non-governmental organisation which has UN consultative status. It has over 200 member ports from 90 countries which account for over 60% of world shipping and around 80% of world container traffic.

The IAPH’s aim is to promote the interests of ports worldwide through strong member relationship, collaboration and information-sharing that helps resolve common issues, advance sustainable practices and continually improve how ports serve the maritime industries.

Juan Antonio Delgado (1964) has a degree in Law from the University of Valencia, an MBA from Instituto de Empresa (IE), and an APC in Corporate Financial Management from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business (University of New York). He worked at Banco Central Hispanoamericano, Valencia Plataforma Intermodal y Logística, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), before joining the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) in 2004 as Deputy Managing Director and Director of Strategic Planning and Business Transformation.