INFOLINK
June
2002 Issue
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IPC
II TO DEVELOP PORTS IN WEST JAVA
A
masterplan study shall be conducted on the comprehensive development of Tanjung
Priok Port, Jakarta and Bojonegara Port in Banten Province.
The study shall cover, among others, proper allocation of functions of
the two ports, port development
strategy, demand forecast and port management systems.
The Study will also consider the establishment of an effective cargo
distribution system and the development of an alternate container port alongside
Tanjung Priok that would address congestion problem, allow the efficient
movement of cargo and accommodate the increasing demand for cargo facilities.
The
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the official agency that is
responsible for the implementation of the technical cooperation programs of the
government of Japan, will undertake the study in close coordination with
Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC II).
The
Port of Cirebon has launched its first container facility for export
simultaneous with the 632nd anniversary of Cirebon City.
The development and operation of the container facility is designed to
handle the anticipated volume of container traffic in the coming years and
reduce transportation costs of industries with the expected transfer of cargoes
to Tanjung Priok. The facility is equipped with a container stacking yard, a
five-hectare coal terminal and a crude palm oil terminal supported by a tank
farm.
Located
in the province of West Java, Cirebon Port is one of the gateways of West java
to other parts of Indonesia and the world.
Its vast hinterland comprises the province of West Java and some parts of
Central Java province. The Port is
also connected to all cities in Java Island via access roads and railways.
The management of Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC II) has officially opened in April this year the new coal terminal in Port of Ciwanden. The new coal terminal will provide the necessary facilities and services for machinery and metal as well as chemical and crude palm oil industries located in the hinterland of Bantan province.
Located along Sunda Strait, Ciwanden port is one of the ports being managed by IPC II. The Port serves as an alternate route to international shipping and act as a buffer port for Tanjung Priok.
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To realize its vision of transforming Kuantan Port as a petrochemical hub port, the Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd has constructed a third liquid chemical berth known as the LCB3 at the new inner harbor basin. Kuantan port is located on the East Coast Industrial Corridor of Peninsular Malaysia.
The new 240-meter LCB3 is an addition to the existing two liquid chemical berths measuring 480 meters in length which is scheduled to open for commercial operations by mid 2002. When completed, the three berths will be able to accommodate three (3) million tons of liquid petrochemicals annually. The LCB3 is considered as a timely project as large volumes of petrochemical products, generated from giant petrochemical complexes in Gebeng, Pahang and Kertih, Terengganu, are expected to move through Kuantan.
The Malaysian government’s efforts to turn Gebeng and Kertih into world-class petrochemical hub have taken shape with the expansion of Kuantan Port to meet the increasing traffic and higher demand for superior port facilities. The setting up of the Central Utility Facilities and Central Tankage for petrochemical products together with the Common Pipe Rack Facilities in the Kuantan Port area have truly transformed Gebeng and Kertih as world-class manufacturing belts for chemicals and petrochemical-related industries.
In addition to the excellent infrastructure facilities and services offered by the Port, a dedicated 75-kilometer railway line provides safe transportation for petrochemical products, offers access to targeted regional customers and links Kuantan to Ports of Gebeng and Kertih. Malaysia’s proximity to fast growing markets in Asia Pacific, China, the Indian sub-continent, Australia and Saharan Africa has benefited the petrochemical industries in the East Coast Industrial Corridor.
PENANG
PORT UPGRADES PORT FACILITIES
The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has lined various development projects designed to address current and future requirements for port services as well to take advantage of increasing opportunities for commercial activities.
The Swettenham Pier has been earmarked for redevelopment which entails the upgrading of the pier as a dedicated cruise terminal. The proposal to redevelop the Pier has been approved by the Malaysian government and an initial allocation of RM65 million has been allocated under the 8th Malaysia Plan. The management of PPC and Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. is currently working out the details of the project with authorities concerned.
The infrastructure work include the construction of a 400-meter wharf with two (2) breast dolphins and the provision of commercial center, duty free area and recreational facilities at the cruise terminal. Construction work is scheduled to commence by end of 2002 and completed by the end of 2004.
A Marina Base shall likewise be built adjoining the cruise terminal at Swettenham Pier which is envision to act as catalyst in the development of the tourism industry and serve as South-East Asian “drop off point” for super yachts. The proposed Marina and its attendant facilities are able to handle some 90 boats and yachts. The project is estimated to cost around RM18.1 million to be funded by the Malaysian government. The construction project is set to start by the third quarter of 2002 and shall become operational by early 2004.
With the development of Marina Base, Penang foresees to be host to some of the international events such as the annual Raja Muda Sailing Regatta, super yachts and boat shows.
RAILWAY
SYSTEM OPENS IN TANJUNG PELEPAS PORT
The 31.5-kilometer rail way system linking the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) to Kempas, Johor, Malaysia started operating in June 2002. PTP is presently drawing up plans and analyzing cargo flows to ensure that the railway link will be effectively used by the maritime public thereby enhancing the Port’s status as a premier transshipment hub in Southeast Asia.
According to PTP, for destinations being served by rail networks, the rail link is increasing seen as a viable option compared to road networks and feeder connections. As shipping lines move towards the continued deployment of 6,000 TEUs in the Asia – Europe and Asia and North America trade routes, shipping lines will then have to minimize the number of port-of-calls in the region towards one port. Transshipment ports will, however, need to provide for effective and viable options to shippers. PTP believes that it is in the best position to capture the spin-off traffic since shipping lines calling at PTP would benefit from minimum diversion time and have the option to transport containers by rail. PTP is currently analyzing cargo flow between Southern Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia. Based on initial forecasts, PTP is confident that it will be able to capture cargoes from these areas by rail. With increased direct calls from Maersk Sealand and Evergreen Marine to the Port, shippers in these areas would have various options in the sending exports and receiving imports from major U. S./Europe trade routes.
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PAT
INKS MARKETING ACCORD WITH PORT OF LONDON
The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and the Port of London Authority (PLA) signed a Joint-Marketing Initiative Agreement intended to enhance coordination and cooperation arrangements between the two ports.
The agreement was signed on March 6, 2002 where both ports mutually agreed to conduct biannual Working Group Meeting of Executives designed to review and assess past performance and activities in determining future plans. The following activities shall be undertaken under the Agreement:
· Exchange of Experience and Information – covers exchange of in-house news, market intelligence, port-related feature articles, annual reports and port performance reports.
· Establishment of New Market – involves the development of marketing strategies such as new routes for shipping lines and pricing schemes for product to increase value-added services.
· Exchange of Personnel – includes programs for exchange of personnel and officers between the two ports.
· Joint-Venture Marketing – entails the promotion of the ports’ maritime transport through international meeting or conference, exhibition and seminar to be participated in by representatives from maritime and ports group.
· Publication of Both Ports – the first phase of this activity involves initially the linking of the PAT and PLA websites and the conduct of “Port Promotion Day”.
PAT has previously entered into various agreements with international ports such as Sister Ports Agreement with Kitakyushu Port of Japan; Friendship Agreement with the Flanders Government of Belgium and a similar agreement with the Venice Port of Italy. It is expected that these agreements will generate greater opportunities for PAT in enhancing activities in the area of port development and public relations as well as upgrading of manpower knowledge and expertise.
BANGKOK
PORT PROMOTES RAIL CONTAINER TRANSPORT
In support of the government’s policy to promote the country’s industrial and agricultural products, the Bangkok Port (BKP) is presently implementing various measures aimed to address various concerns relating port tariff, facilities and transport/handling of products.
Among such measures involve development of multi-modal transport system and logistics business and the amendment of regulations and upgrading port facilities and equipment in the handling/transport of containers through rail. These will facilitate clearing of in-bound containers out of the Customs area and in carrying out-bound consignments through the port and into the BKP area. In support of such measures, the Port Authority of Thailand has likewise reduced lift-off charges by 20 percent. In furtherance of the afore-cited policy, BKP is considering expanding market through establishing ties with business allies from the government and private sectors.
LAEM CHABANG PORT OPENS MORE TERMINALS
The Laem Chabang Port is pursuing the development of its various terminals intended to address the requirements of ports and shipping and to accommodate the growing volume of cargoes passing through said Port. Presently in progress is the construction of terminal series C and D under Phase 2 Stage 1 of LCP’s port development project. Terminals C3 and C0 is now ready for bidding. Terminal C3 is expected to be fully operational by CY 2003 and will be able to handle 0.6 million TEUs annually.
The Port Authority of Thailand has submitted to the Ministry of Transport, for its consideration, the engineering study of Terminal C2. When completed said Terminal is projected to handle some 0.5 million TEUs.
The following terminals are scheduled to open consecutively starting CY 2001: Terminal C1, capable of handling some 700,000 TEUs annually; Terminal D3, with a capacity of 500,000 TEUs/year; Terminal D2, which can accommodate 500,000 TEUs/year and Terminal D1, which can house about 700,000 TEUs annually.
Compared to the first semester of the previous year, statistics on port performance of LCP for January to June 2002 indicate the following: vessel calls increased by 5.59 percent to reach 2,229 be the end of June; cargo throughput handled was 11.977 million tons, expanding by 18.03 percent while TEU traffic registered a growth of 12.81 percent to a total of 1.255 million TEUs.
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