Pulp Paper & Logistics


LOGISTICS 7 Montevideo port bid by UPM P


ulp and paper maker UPM is tendering to build and operate a specialised port at


Montevideo in Uruguay. The public tendering process is being organised by the National Ports Administration. The port would handle pulp produced by a new mill proposed by UPM for which investment was agreed with the Government of Uruguay in 2017. The mill would have an annual


capacity for about two million tonnes of eucalyptus pulp. Early estimates of the investment were about €2 billion. As part of the agreement


the Government will promote a concession for a terminal specialising in pulp in the Montevideo port with rail access. The tender includes the design, financing, engineering, construction, operation and


UPM’s chief executive Jussi Pesonen


maintenance of the pulp terminal. The concession would last 50 years. In a statement, UPM said that port development, supporting efficient and reliable outbound logistics, is a key fundamental for the potential installation of the third pulp mill in the country. Modern facilities in the Montevideo deep sea port would


offer a competitive gateway from South America to growing export markets benefiting the Uruguayan economy. Two preparation phases


need to be successfully completed before UPM would be in a position to make a final investment decision on the pulp mill. The second preparation phase is currently proceeding.


Logistics conference comes to London


The future of the global freight and logistics industry will be shaped during a three-day conference being held in London from 9-11 July. The 6th Annual International


Physical Internet Conference (IPIC) aims to provide an open forum for researchers, industry representatives, government officials and citizens to explore leading edge freight transport and logistics concepts, methodologies, projects, technological advancements and


start-up initiatives. Conference topics include


inter-connected logistics, cross- chain control, synchromodal transportation, open logistics networks, systems & technologies for interconnected logistics, supply chain coordination and collaboration, and urban freight transport and logistics. IPIC provides a opportunity


to learn about and discuss the latest results of innovative projects and industry initiatives


in the field. Participants from all over the world, including researchers, industrial and international institutions, local authorities and standardization committees will share practices, solutions and challenges. Fernando Liesa, secretary


general for the Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe, said: “We’re delighted to bring one of Europe’s largest freight and logistics events, IPIC to the UK. Freight and logistics impact


on almost all aspects of our modern interconnected lives and changes in the political landscape of Europe will only make novel approaches which increase efficiency, sustainability and improve collaboration more important. The novel approach of the Physical Internet has the potential to revolutionise the sector and this event will aim to forge the future with our colleagues in the UK.” More information from www.


pi.events/ January/February 2019


Achieving significant progress in the implementation of the agreed infrastructure initiatives by the Government of Uruguay and any relevant items are to be agreed prior to the possible final investment decision. If these two preparation phases are concluded successfully, UPM will initiate the company’s regular process of analysing and preparing an investment decision. “The preliminary planning and infrastructure projects are proceeding as expected, but the final decision on investment will not be made until mid-2019 at the earliest. It could even be later,” said UPM’s chief executive Jussi Pesonen.


Helsinki-based UPM’s sales in 2017 were up 2 per cent to €10.01 billion. With more than 19,000 employees it has production facilities in 12 countries.


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