Mwani Qatar, Muntajat sign MoU to Benefit from Hamad Port Services

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1 MWANI QATAR EXPRESS 14 th Edition 2017 Mwani Qatar, Muntajat sign MoU to Benefit from Hamad Port Services support the local economy and the lofty goals the country seeks to achieve under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani," HE the Minister said on the occasion. "Hamad Port has been able to achieve significant achievements at the regional and international levels in a short period of time as it has provided various international maritime transport lines and will continue work towards achieving economic diversification through opening new international lines to improve Qatar's competitiveness and transfer it into a regional trading hub," he added. Eng. Al Kaabi said: "The signed MoU is an important step towards boosting the Qatari petrochemical exports through Hamad Port, which reach 2.2 million metric tons or equivalent to 150 thousand equivalent container annually, representing 75% of the volume of container exports of Qatar." Al Kaabi added: "This breakthrough contributes not only to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030, but also the implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, to depend on our local capabilities and develop our abilities to get access to international markets." Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) and Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat) signed today at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) headhunters a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to benefit from Hamad Port's services for a renewable five-year period. Witnessed by HE Minister of Transport and Communications and MWANI's Board Chairman Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and Qatar Petroleum's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Engineer Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, the MoU was singed by Captain Abdulla Al Khanji, CEO of MWANI Qatar and Abdulrahman Ali Al-Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer of Muntajat. As per the MoU, Muntajat will export through Hamad Port a number of its shipments to its various end destinations around the world while MWANI Qatar will be in charge of providing container loading and unloading services at Hamad Port berths as well as facilitating and developing support services for containers and trucks. "The MoU signed today between MWANI Qatar and Muntajat will boost Hamad Port's contribution to the national economy and support our plans to achieve Qatar National Vision Such cooperation is an ideal model for joint work among local institutions to "The MoU will allow us to ship products directly from Hamad Port to customers which they are more than 2000 customers in 135 countries, in an efficient and quick way," Muntajat CEO Abdulrahman Ali Al-Abdulla pointed out, adding that such an achievement will enhance the company's capabilities and competitiveness in the international markets. "The MoU allows exporting Muntajat's products directly to six destinations: Sahar and Salalah Ports in Oman, Mundra and Nhava Sheva ports in India, Port of Shanghai at China, and Dier Banji port in Turkey. There are plans to add new destinations in future," he added. For his part, MWANI CEO Captain Al Khanji welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding with Muntajat, pointing out that the MoU will enhance Hamad Port's capacity in the field of re-shipment and put it as a major gateway for trade with the world. Al Khanji stressed MWANI's keenness to build strong and fruitful partnerships with local and international companies and institutions to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and boost trade exchange between Qatar and the world. The CEO of Mwani Qatar with a delegation from the Bahria Pakistan Foundation looking into ways to enhance collaboration in ports & logistics 21

2 Mwani Qatar in the News Contd. Hamad Port received the first consignment of trains for the ongoing Qatar Rail project Mwani Qatar s Integrated Management System receives ISO certification Qatar Ports Management Company-Mwani Qatar announced that its Integrated Management System (IMS) has been awarded with internationally acclaimed certifications after passing an external audit conducted by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). By effectively integrating three previously certified systems under one integrated platform, Mwani Qatar's IMS achieved ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001:2007 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The certification was presented to the Mwani Qatar's Chief Support Services Officer Mohammed Al Maadeed during a ceremony held in the company's headquarters on Tuesday, August 8, Commenting on this achievement, Mohammed Al Maadeed, Mwani Qatar's Chief Support Services Officer said: These certificates are an endorsement of the Mwani Qatar's quality management approach and its commitment to the highest standards and world-class best practices aimed at enhancing quality of the services provided. The IMS is a combination of three international standards ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO Environmental Management System and OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Management System. In the run up to the certification, Mwani Qatar has been subjected to a stringent assessment which confirmed the commitment of all the standards required for each certification, Al Maadeed noted. The company's Integrated Management System achieved the desired objectives in a short period thanks to the efforts of the teams and the internal expertise. Mwani Qatar will continue its efforts and work hardly to maintain its leadership position, he added. The implementation of this integrated approach will enable to improve customer services and meet their needs better. It will also contribute to achieve the institutional excellence of services and developing internal capabilities and competencies in accordance with the planned development strategy under the directives of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Mwani Qatar's Chief Support Services Officer said. The Integrated Management System (IMS) certificate was awarded by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and supported by COMS Vantage Consulting. LRQA is a world leading independent provider of Business Assurance services including certification, validation, verification and training across a broad spectrum of standards and schemes. It is recognised by over 50 accreditation bodies and delivers services to clients in more than 120 countries. COMS Vantage provides consultancy, training and auditing in management systems since 1994 with a portfolio of over 700 institutions and companies from around the globe. 2

3 Mwani Qatar in the News Contd. New direct service between Hamad and Karachi Ports launched Hamad port welcomed today the container vessel "Libra", marking the first call of the weekly direct service between Hamad Port and Port of Karachi, Pakistan under PGS (Pakistan Gulf service) provided by Wan Hai line in partnership with Simatech Shipping. The new shipping line reinforces the objectives of the independence of Hamad Port by receiving containers and goods directly from its sources, within the framework of the Ministry of Transport and Communications plan aimed at strengthening Hamad Port' status regionally and internationally. It will boost trade between Qatar and Pakistan and offer fast and secure solutions for importers and exporters from both countries with a transit time of only 6 days from Hamad Port to Karachi and 8 days in turn. The Wan Hai and Simatech Shipping lines plan to operate two vessels of 1200 TEUs on the new route with one ship for each one. Thanks to their extensive services, which include many ports in Asia, Europe and USA, exporters and importers will be able to ship their goods regularly to and from Qatar via Karachi. Captain Abdul Aziz al Yafei, Director of Hamad Port, said: "We are delighted to announce the inauguration of Hamad Port- Karachi new service. The new line will be an important addition to the previously launched lines, which are part of the strategy to stabilize domestic market and transform Hamad Port into a transshipment hub in the region. "The new shipping line provides more options for customers, exporters and importers from both countries, covering a new important ports from around the world, which will play an important role in supporting trade between Qatar and its partners of the world," added al Yafei. He pointed out that the launch of the new line comes within the framework of a comprehensive plan aimed at eliminating the intermediate ports by 100%, adding that Mwani Qatar as the exclusive operator of the state's commercial and touristic ports is implementing this plan in cooperation with its partners from around the globe, which will support economic diversification and contribute to Achieve Qatar National Vision Established in 1965, Wan Hai is among the best shipping lines in the world. The company provides international container transportation services covering Ports of Mainland China, Taiwan, Kanto and Kansai areas of Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, the United States, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Turkey, among others. Simatech Shipping was established in It provides container services in the Gulf region, Indian Sub-Continent, Far East and East Africa. A new Qatar-Kuwait Express Service between Hamad Port in Qatar and Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait has been launched 23

4 Mwani Qatar in the News Contd. Ruwais Port receiving a herd of Qatari camels arriving from the UAE via Sohar Port The second batch of Qatari camels arrived at Ruwais Port after transiting through Shinas Port, Oman Videos 24

5 Port News Milaha launching new Qatar - Pakistan container service One of the fastest services connecting Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf, Indian Subcontinent calls at KCT Gulftainer, the largest privately owned independent port operator, has marked the maiden call of the CMA CGM Virginia vessel with a capacity of 5,095 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) at its flagship Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT). The vessel call was completed in a record 5.6 hours, approximately 8.4 hours ahead of schedule. CMA CGM, a leading worldwide shipping group, currently operates a diversified fleet of 445 vessels with a combined capacity of over two million TEU. The company has deployed the 294-metre-long vessel on its newly launched INDIAMED service that links the strategic zones of the East Mediterranean with Djibouti, Arabian Gulf, Pakistan and India. One of the shipping group s fastest services, INDIAMED covers the rotation Khorfakkan Karachi Nhava Sheva Mundra Djibouti Jeddah Damietta Piraeus Malta Aliaga Mersin Port Said West Khorfakkan in one week. Milaha has announced the launch of a direct service between Pakistan and Qatar. The new service, called PQX (Pakistan Qatar Express Service), will operate weekly between the Port of Karachi, Pakistan and Hamad Port, Qatar with a competitive transit time of 4 days, making it the fastest direct connection between the two countries. Speaking on the occasion, Flemming Dalgaard, CEO of Gulftainer, said: The maiden call of the CMA CGM Virginia marks yet another milestone for Gulftainer and Khorfakkan Container Terminal. The achievement reinforces KCT s strategic role as a prominent transhipment hub for the Arabian Gulf, Indian subcontinent and East African markets. We thank CMA CGM for its continued confidence in our capabilities and look forward to working together on this new service. Operating KCT on behalf of the Sharjah Port Authority, Gulftainer has welcomed some of the world s largest container ships in terms of capacity, including the CMA CGM Kerguelen, which regularly calls at Khorfakkan on CMA CGM s flagship service French Asia Line 1 (FAL1). International Shipping News Despite Embargo, Hamad Port Adds New Routes Hamad port welcomed the container vessel Libra, marking the first call of the weekly direct service between Hamad Port and Port of Karachi, Pakistan under PGS (Pakistan Gulf service) provided by Wan Hai line in partnership with Simatech Shipping. The new shipping line reinforces the objectives of the independence of Hamad Port by receiving containers and goods directly from its sources, within the framework of the Ministry of Transport and Communications plan aimed at strengthening Hamad Port status regionally and internationally. It will boost trade between Qatar and Pakistan and offer fast and secure solutions for importers and exporters from both countries with a transit time of only 6 days from Hamad Port to Karachi and 8 days in turn. The Wan Hai and Simatech Shipping lines plan to operate two vessels of 1200 TEUs on the new route with one ship for each one. Thanks to their extensive services, which include many ports in Asia, Europe and USA, exporters and importers will be able to ship their goods regularly to and from Qatar via Karachi. / / Global shipping industry bouncing back from worst- ever crisis (straitstimes) "The hulking container ships that transport sneakers, bananas and barbie dolls around biggest vessel a carrier longer than the Empire State building. Denmark s AP the world keep getting bigger. So are the companies that own them. Moller-Maersk is in the process of buying a German competitor and boasts its own A massive consolidation is underway in the US$500 billion global industry and the survivors now enjoy big economies of scale and increased demand, one year after excess capacity caused the sector s worst-ever crisis the bankruptcy of South Korea s Hanjin Shipping. Asia s largest container line, China s Cosco Shipping Holdings, last month said it would pay more than US$6 billion for rival Orient Overseas International, owner of the world s fleet of mega ships, including one that can carry about 180 million ipads. These super-sized shipping companies wield much more pricing power over manufacturers and retailers like Wal-Mart Stores and Target. The five biggest container lines control about 60 per cent of the global market, according to data provider Alphaliner. Shipping rates are climbing, and an index tracking cargo rates on major routes from Asia is about 22 per cent higher than it was a year earlier. Milaha launches direct container service between Qatar and Kuwait Milaha, a Qatar-based maritime and logistics conglomerate, has launched the first ever direct feeder service between Qatar and Kuwait. The new service, named KQX (Kuwait Qatar Express Service), will operate between Hamad Port in Qatar and Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait once a week initially, using a 515 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) vessel. Milaha s 1H Profit Halved amid Difficult Shipping Market Marine transporter Qatar Navigation (Milaha) recorded a 51.7 percent decrease in its net profit for the first half of this year, impacted by a global downturn in the maritime industry. Milaha s net profit dropped to QAR 267 million (around USD 72.8 million) in 1H 2017 from QAR 553 million (USD million) seen in the same period a year earlier. Operating profit stood at QAR 170 million in the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to QAR 378 million posted in 1H Milaha launches warehousing and logistics services at Port of Sohar, Oman As sanctions against Qatar by neighbouring continue Milaha is setting up a warehousing and third party logistics operation in Oman.The Qatar-based shipping and logistics company has set-up warehousing logistics operations in the freezone of the Port of Sohar Please note that clicking the title of each article will direct you to the original article

6 International Shipping News Drewry: World Container Index 10 August Hapag-Lloyd debt balloons to $8.34bn post UASC merger "Following it's merger with UASC Hapag-Lloyd s debt has ballooned to $8.34bn and the line says it does not plan to newbuildings. Hapag-Lloyd and UASC officially completed their merger in May this year making it the world s fifth largest container line." The World s Shipping Companies Are Going Super-Sized The World Container Index assessed by Drewry, a composite of container freight rates on 8 major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia, is down by 1.5% to $ /40ft container [updated Thurs, 10 Aug 17]. World Container Index: Drewry assessment on Thursday, 10 August 2017 The composite index is down by 1.5% this week and up by 23% from the same period of The average composite index of the WCI, assessed by Drewry for year-to-date, is US $1,544/40ft container, which is $111 lower than the five-year average of $1,655/40ft container. It is also 23% higher than a year ago. GRI-induced rate increases softened this week, and consequently, headhaul rates on both the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trades declined marginally. Rates on the Shanghai-Rotterdam route are down by $50 to reach $1,751 for a 40ft box. Similarly, the rates from Shanghai to New York slid by $31 to reach $2,665 for a 40ft box, and those from Shanghai to Los Angeles fell by $19 from the last week to $1,657. Drewry expects rates to stabilise next week as space gets tight on vessels leaving Asia because of the upcoming peak season. "The hulking container ships that transport sneakers, bananas and barbie dolls around the world keep getting bigger. So are the companies that own them. A massive consolidation is underway in the $500 billion global industry and the survivors now enjoy big economies of scale and increased demand, one year after excess capacity caused the sector s worst-ever crisis the bankruptcy of South Korea s Hanjin Shipping Co. " Maritime Interview: Do Seafarers Really Matter? / / Seafaring has been described as a vital support mechanism for the global economy by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of the Day of the Seafarer marked last July. However, seafarers across the globe still face various challenges when they venture out to sea ranging from poor communication provision, including lack of internet connection, continuous stress, fatigue, long working hours, and isolation. This year s theme of the Seafarer Day was: Seafarers Matter. Nevertheless, it appears that, sadly, too often, this is not true. Namely, we are witnessing reports about crews being abandoned and repatriated months, or even years later, with the help of charity organizations or International Transport Federation (ITF), almost on a daily basis. HSSE SEA/LNG: More Needs to Be Done to Comply with 2020 Sulfur Cap "The industry needs to redouble its commitment to comply with and enforce the IMO Marpol VI Regulations despite prevailing economic challenges, according to SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition promoting adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. All parties, especially the Port State Authorities must play their part. Effective and consistent enforcement, across all jurisdictions of the IMO emissions regulations, will be essential to ensure more environmentally friendly shipping and a level playing field for all shipping companies. Flag states and port authorities have a clear and key responsibility in ensuring compliance." Airbus D&S Collaborates on Maritime Crime Fighting Tool Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with the CSO Alliance, a maritime community of Company Security Officers (CSOs), to build a secure online reporting platform to help counter maritime crime on a global scale. The platform will be ready for launch in early October 2017 and will offer the CSOs and Company Information Security Officers (CISOs) with a worldwide, voluntary and anonymous incident reporting portal for assessing physical, as well as cyber, threat activities. FOLLOW US ON Feedback We value your comments & feedback please share your views to : dp@mwani.com.qa 26 Please note that clicking the title of each article will direct you to the original article