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N o rth w e s t Europe since


2012. For this to happen, governments and industry must come together to create a framework that incentivizes private investments in large-scale sustainable fuel production. Although several partners


are challenged by the deep impact of COVID-19, the partnership’s


long-term


commitments to fighting climate change remain intact. The industrial partners see this project as a way to combine the dual objectives of accelerating the green transformation and providing economic stimulus to the Danish economy post the COVID-19 crisis. Denmark is in a unique position to become a hub for the production of sustainable fuels, creating


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jobs and securing a leading position in establishing an entirely new industry, which will be key in driving decarbonization


towards


net zero in 2050, not just in Denmark, but also globally. “Whether we operate in


road transport, shipping or aviation, we all have a major task to contribute to the sustainable transition in Denmark,” said Thomas Woldbye, CEO, CPH Airport. “he challenge of creating a future-proof and sustainable fuel is common to everyone in the transport sector, and the fact that we are now working together in a partnership is crucial for us to be able to produce sustainable fuel in the necessary quantities. It also supports the ambition to transition Danish aviation to become completely free


of carbon emissions in 2050 and make Denmark a pioneer in the development of future climate-friendly fuels.” The electrolyser facility


will not only be a potential cornerstone in decarbonizing the partners’ businesses but will also deliver a critical contribution to reaching Denmark’s ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 1990 by replacing fossil fuels in heavy transport with sustainable fuels. The vision of the partnership is to develop the project in three stages: The first stage, which be


could operational by


2023, comprises a 10MW electrolyser which can produce renewable hydrogen used directly to fuel busses and trucks.


Port of Oakland gets new service to Asia, includes Saudi Arabia


A sprawling vessel service begins the week of May 4 with 18 megaships linking the Port of Oakland to Asia, including Saudi Arabia. A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East. The port said that Japan’s


ONE line would operate the new weekly service called the Far East-Pacific 2. The first ship in the service, the ONE Aquila, should arrive at Oakland International


Container Terminal May 7. Each of


the ships in the


service has capacity to carry 14,000 20-foot containers, the port said. That places them among


the largest container


vessels calling at U.S. ports. “Naturally, we’re encouraged


by this development,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll.


“The size of


the ships means extra cargo capacity coming to Oakland and the port rotation extends


Oakland’s reach in global markets.” The service reaches nine in Singapore, Thailand,


ports


Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, China, the US, and Saudi Arabia. Stops at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah port would be Oakland’s first direct connection to the Middle East. Until now, ships from the Arab world transferred Oakland-bound cargo to other vessels at intermediate ports. Two services already calling


Stage two comprises


a 250MW electrolyser facility which could be operational by 2027 when the first offshore wind power from Bornholm


could be


delivered. This facility would combine the production of renewable hydrogen with


sustainable


capture from point-sources in the Greater Copenhagen area to produce renewable methanol for maritime transport and renewable jet-fuel


(e-kerosene)


tonnes of sustainable fuels to be used in busses, trucks, maritime vessels and airplanes. The project has the


carbon


potential to displace 5% of fossil fuels at Copenhagen Airport by 2027 and 30% by 2030. “This ambitious partnership


for the


aviation sector. Stage three, which could


be operational by 2030 when the offshore wind potential at Bornholm has been fully developed, would upgrade the project’s electrolyser capacity to 1.3GW and capture more sustainable CO2, enough to supply more than 250,000


Oakland were consolidated by ONE into the Far East-Pacific 2, the port said. For that reason, the port declined to project the impact of the new service on cargo volume. Port officials said that larger ships could result in more Oakland freight over time. Adding new port calls such as Jeddah could help as well, they added. Officials expect the cargo mix


on the new service to be evenly divided between imports and exports. California farm goods exported to overseas markets should be a prominent part of the mix, they added.


Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s major independent handler – has achieved certification under IATA CEIV Live Animals. As a result, Hactl becomes one of the very first companies to have achieved all three CEIV standards. IATA CEIV Live Animals is a


voluntary programme designed to improve competency, infrastructure and equipment, quality management and training for the handling and transportation of live animals by air. Achieving and maintaining certification involves training, assessment and validation; re- validation audits are conducted every three years. In preparation for auditing,


Hactl’s quality assurance


auditors and trainers attended IATA’s 3-day “Live Animals Cargo Logistics Management” course. Hactl


also modified its audit


checklists and training materials to


comply with the new,


higher standards. Its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were reviewed and revised aſter detailed internal discussion with its operations teams and other supporting departments. Finally, numerous training and briefing sessions were held to ensure all relevant staff were aware of every change. Although Hactl has operated


state-of-the-art facilities for live animals handling for many years, the process of applying for formal accreditation led to the


creation of Hactl’s “Paws Track” which includes six Critical Control Points (CCPs): the Live Animals Inspection Area; South Live Animals Handling Centre; North Live Animals Handling Centre; Horse Handling Centre 1; Horse Handling Centre 2; and its Live Animals Containers. A number of further


enhancements were then made to these, including re-locating the Live Animals Inspection Area next to the Live Animal Handling Centre to improve efficiency; the modification of North- and South Live Animals Handling Centres (including storage racks, flooring and markings, and incorporating dedicated areas for venomous, dangerous and poisonous


animals); and the renovation of Hactl’s Horse Handling Centre 1 (including provision of new rest facilities for veterinary staff and grooms post-flight). Horse Handling Centre 2 was reconfigured to enable it to provide instant extra capacity in the event of sudden peaks in traffic, and new fans were installed to protect horses in transit from the risk of heat stroke during Hong Kong’s hot and humid summer climate. In addition, Hactl’s ramp animal transfer containers (re-named and labelled “Live Animals Containers” for instant recognition) were upgraded with improved ventilation and transparent viewing panels at both ends; its hygiene regimes were further tightened; and extensive refurbishment and upgrading of all its other animal handling facilities was undertaken.


fits well with our long-term targets to reduce emissions and find sustainable solutions for our industry,” said Jens Bjørn Andersen, CEO, DSV Panalpina. “The transport sector is very important for Denmark but leaves a significant CO2 footprint and we are committed to finding ways to pave the road for a greener future. While this initiative is local, our long-term ambitions remain global.” The partnership will now


move forward and engage in dialogue with the regulatory authorities on the framework and policies needed to support the development of using sustainable fuels at scale in the transport sector in Denmark, and to seek


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public co-funding to conduct a full feasibility study of the project. If the feasibility study confirms the viability of the project vision, a final investment decision for the first stage of the project could likely be taken as soon as 2021. “Decarbonizing the


transport sector is a significant and complex task that requires collaborative contributions from every company, organization, and country,” said Søren Skou, CEO, A.P. Moller – Maersk. “This project provides a first


step in the transformation to


massive produce


and distribute sustainable energy. In Denmark, we have an opportunity now to accelerate the green transformation and take lead in powering the future with sustainable energy and I am pleased that we can contribute with concrete actions. We need many such projects both in Denmark and around the globe to achieve our ambition in Maersk of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.”


Broward County selects


Jonathan Daniels to lead Port Everglades


Following a national search, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry announced that seaport and economic development leader Jonathan Daniels will be the new Chief Executive &


Everglades. Daniels comes to Port


Everglades from the Port of Gulfport, MS, where he has been the executive director since 2013. In addition to his maritime experience at Gulfport, where he led a $570 million restoration and expansion project, Daniels served as the Executive Director of the Port of Oswego, NY, from 2007-2013; managing director of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge; and Port Director for the Eastport Port Authority in Maine. Daniels has an extensive


background in economic development as the CEO of Eastern Maine Development Corp. and Director of the City of Bangor, Maine Office of Economic and Business Development.


Port Director at Port


He served as Senior Trade Advisor and Director, Maine International Trade Center, responsible for the State of Maine’s international trade development efforts for eastern and northern Maine. Daniels is active in the


maritime community and the community as a whole and serves on many boards and committees, including the American Association of Port Authorities and the American Heart Association. He is a graduate of The Citadel where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and the Maine Maritime Academy where he was a Master of Science Candidate in Maritime Management. His professional education includes studies at the U.S. Army War College, Thomas College in New England, and the University of New Orleans where he completed the International Program for Port Planning and Management. His tentative start date


with Broward County’s Port Everglades is June 29, 2020.


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