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The rapid development of the Port of Gdansk threat to other ports in Europe
The rapid development of the Port of Gdansk threat to other ports in Europe
The rapid development of the Port of Gdansk big threat to other European ports
For some time, the port of Gdansk reaches new records in terms of cargo handling, and the rate of change surprises everyone. When several years ago began with the first works, no one even dreamed of such a thing. At the end of the last century it was initiated idea to open in Gdansk real container terminal, as already it noted a huge potential in the maritime transport. To achieve this ambitious task, the company has been selected DCT Gdańsk, which was to take care of both the project as well as the overall construction. W 2007 year in June was handled first unit, and practically since then it started a very dynamic development of the port. A key step on the way of its development became a possibility of direct service boats arriving from Asia. In this way, the Port of Gdansk as early as 2010 had an increase of 180 percent, thus becoming one of the fastest growing ports worldwide. Such dynamic growth is by no means finished, and subsequent years also ran a big success.
The next steps of the milestones was the year 2011, when the port began to take the largest container ships with a capacity of more than 15 thousand units. Through it was he entered the not very large group of deep-water ports in Europe, which opened many new opportunities, in particular in view of its excellent location. Port of Gdansk is situated in such a place, that can handle the entire Eastern Europe and Central, and as much as possible use of this opportunity, discharging an increasing amount of freight transported by the Baltic Sea. The last two years to further increase, which already now you can compete with most ports in the region, that is, among other things, Rotterdam and Hamburg. As recently he said in an interview Vice President of DCT, Adam Żołnowski, Port Authority plans, to further strengthen its position, and among other things for this purpose are planned more substantial investment. For example, it began construction of the second terminal, Who should greatly expand the capabilities of unloading and will operate even greater number of units.
Plans for the development of multimodal transport in our country
Plans for development of intermodal transport in our country
Combined transport is becoming more popular among logistics. It functions in such a way, that the entire delivery is made by several different methods, but all done in a convenient and fast way for the user. 
The development of this type of transport is a major priority of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Construction, what could be deduced from the list, which was written to the participants held in the conference center of Gdansk Fourth Forum of Combined Transport. One of the main objectives, which is taken to achieve before the year 2020 bring to a height 6 percent in the overall rail transport. it is rated, that at the moment this level is formed of about five, However, the growth rate may produce high hopes for this, that . At the moment, the intermodal transport market is stable, but its development still continues. All the time leads Cardio station, with nearly 50 percent share, but DB Schenker Rail Poland SA and Lotos Poland still get bigger shares.
However, to targets that have been obtained planning you are needed not only interest to the public, but also the appropriate technical infrastructure. From these reasons, the works planned for the coming years there were a lot of investments that are associated with the development and modernization of the rail system. According to the National Plan for Railway, which was adopted last September, over the next seven years it is scheduled to release almost 70 billion, of which about two-thirds comes from EU funds. It's just this year is planned to complete the modernization of the most important pieces of rail routes, so you should develop a coherent network with high technical parameters. In addition, a lot of money is dedicated to the equipment and construction of logistics centers and terminals, as well as new rolling stock. It also plans to reduce the rates for access to the rail network for companies, that offer intermodal transports, after the implementation of the necessary legislative work would be perfectly possible.
The dynamic development of rail infrastructure in the ports of the Tri-City
The dynamic development of rail infrastructure in the ports of Tri-City
Probably no modern ports will have no chance of developing, if brought to him not adequately pass access road, and not only for automobiles but also draft. So far, the railway infrastructure leaves much to be desired, particularly in the areas of port still remains a lot to do in this area. If you will walk on the Tri-City area, in this case falls far better in this regard, the Port of Gdansk. At the beginning of the year was put into operation line 226 Pruszcz Gdansk to North Port. Furthermore, in the process of building a second track of this route, so that already from September trains will be able to move in both directions, with a total capacity of around two hundred trains a day. Plans are even greater, because as announced by representatives of the Gdansk port throughput target line modernization is to be increased up to six times. For this reason, at the moment already made several important investments, to assist in the implementation of these plans, and a few will be new in the design, consultation or picking the necessary permits.
Equally considerable scope of work is being carried out in the port of Gdynia. First of all, the port railway infrastructure that adapts to the standards of the TEN-T. This will primarily able to handle much longer and heavier trains than today, because until long on 740 meters. Carried out on the occasion of a thorough modernization of the traffic control system will in turn contribute to a sizeable zoom level security, and at the same time significantly improve the liquidity of journeys in the port area. One of the much larger projects, what really could be for many years to improve the quality of rail connections in Gdynia, It is to modernize the two routes that run through this town. At present lines have only one track, and additionally do not have electrical power, So both of these areas are to be done. As of today, this particular project is in the feasibility study, and after finishing this stage you will be able to present the most promising recommendations and solutions. Planned costs are approximately 1,6 billion, and the estimated completion date in 2021.
Disputes decline in the number of containers handled in the Port of Gdynia
The decrease in the number of containers handled in the Port of Gdynia
Gdynia port due to the closely adjacent port of the DTC is not an easy task. In particular, that its competitor set very high requirements, recently she invested a lot, and it all made, that a certain group of customers decided to make a change. Such a situation will perfectly show the number of. In year 2015 BCT terminal handled about 120 thousands less container units in relation to the previous year, resulting in a 25 percent decrease. Large declines also recorded a second terminal in Gdynia, in turn, it was at a level less than twelve percent. So you can see great, that while at Gdynia is a little behind if you compare it with the near Gdansk. In the past twelve months, some of the world, known shipowners have cooperated with DCT, Also new owners who begin shipments to our part of Europe are likely to choose Gdańsk. Everyone knows, that there is competition all the time, in particular where the ports are located next to each other, but there is already talk of the, that this situation is not healthy.
Of considerable importance in the current situation of the Gdynia Port are long delays in projects in handling the largest ships. So far there has in fact deepened channel, which makes it impossible to operate the longest container ships, despite the fact that the port infrastructure can allow this. It was one of the main reasons for the transition to a couple of the largest shipowners in the port of Gdansk, because their ships just do not give advice flow into the terminal due to too shallow route. Moreover, this state of affairs imposed a crash transit from Russia and the significant slowdown of the economy in China, and in the end were not the best statistics. Port authorities are counting on, that year 2016 But will bring considerable reflection. We managed to finish because a few years ago started a few projects, which were to prepare terminals for direct reception of large units. Significant modernization and enlargement has been the equipment, They modernized the place for storage and specialized software designed to help manage the port.
UTi's acquisition by DSV
Buying the company UTi by DSV
DSV Group is one of the biggest players in the logistics and transport. It is a provider of such services, and her proposal covers over 80 countries on every continent. The company specializes particularly in the area of contract logistics, acting in Poland since the 90s of the last century. In a similar activity in terms of time we started the company UTi Worldwide Inc., and in general the company was founded almost one hundred years ago and since then services of the highest quality. Recently there have been plans to buy the company UTi Worldwide Inc. by DSV, These plans and recently started to become a real fact. Obtained all necessary consents of both shareholders offices liquor, which will be created by one of the strongest logistics network przewozowo. After the purchase it will employ about forty thousand employees in eighty countries, and the number of its logistics facilities and offices should exceed a thousand. Supplementing the proposals of the two companies will make, that it could be set for an even better than before service to its clients.
DSV managers expect a lot after the merger, there are also far-reaching plans and intentions relating to the further growth of the business. At present, the highest priority is the fastest possible completion of the whole process. DSV already has a lot of experience in taking various companies in recent years and is now a lot on such experiences can benefit the ongoing work. You can expect, that revenues after joining the DSV and UTi a global scale can even be increased by 50 percent, and the newly formed group should be included among the four largest operators involved in logistics. In our country, the integration has already begun, becoming a great opportunity to exchange experiences and extend the competences. Clearly one of its most important areas of customer service is of the highest quality, both during the transition period, as well as after completion of integration. By not only customers do not lose at the moment, but also they will have a guaranteed much better conditions in the near future.
Reducing the number of connections remedy the growing crisis in the transport market
Reducing the number of connections to the drug expanding crisis in the transport market
The overall situation in the shipping markets for some time is actually hard. Several overlapping each other factors caused, that the current rates for the carriage of containers are at a record low altitude, and there is no indication in the near term it, something had to change. So far, average prices for freight between Asia and Europe keeps on ceiling 257 ~ dollars per container, Just a year ago when it was several times more. Also can disturb the size of such reductions, for example, last week it was up 23 percent compared with last. Certainly in a positive way to improve the situation will not affect commitment to use entirely new megakontenerowców, whose production was moving at the time, when the market developed dynamically. The vast majority of the group of vessels is almost ready for launching, release them even more water will be very hard to complicate the situation in the industry. Fortunately industry companies see these problems and through a variety of activities but little desire to improve the situation.
One way of trying to save the plight reduction nierentowych routes. Last year, they canceled until 230, in the first place on the routes from Asia to Europe. People in the industry predict, it should now be even more determined to change, although minimally to control what is happening on the markets. 
As you can see by the statistics, canceled flights accounted for nearly eight percent of total tonnage, which transported by sea, and they accounted for a total of 910 thousand containers. by far the most, because after nearly three hundred thousand restricted the two major alliances G6 and O3, a little less significant two more players, or CKYH and 2M. These activities also had a big impact on the level of fill ships. In the last year the average was 87 percent, and it was about six percent less, than a year earlier. But without radical action all these indicators would reach even lower levels, so although they save a little crappy situation. Shipowners also looking for some other ways to solve the situation, among other things, guided ships along the southern tip of Africa instead of through the Suez Canal.
Another sharp fall in prices for the transport of containers
Next drastic decrease in fees for container transport
Prices for transport in a single unit container popular spot contracts on the route between Shanghai and the rest of the major ports of the East Asia and the ports of Northern Europe has once again reached a very low value. At present they are about 330 dollars per container, which would mean a reduction of more than a quarter compared with the previous period. The situation of this type takes quite a long time, and o if contractors are satisfied with it, This transport companies are starting to have more and more problems. As long-term reasonable prices are important to the profitability of the planned connections, putting the really big question mark a significant part of their. Already you can see a radical move among a group of carriers, who just cancel part of the connection due to insufficient profitability. Although the situation is somewhat saved by not high oil prices, also stabilized at a very low altitude, but it will not be sufficient for it, to enjoy the whole situation. Interestingly the amount of fuel prices has affected more recently a solution, namely container ships sail around Africa instead of the Suez Canal, because they are simply more profitable. 
In the previous week, a decline on routes from Shanghai to Northern Europe was the most spectacular, but other routes also have a lot of falls. Between China and the Mediterranean ports, but it was almost four, while the US ports between a dozen and twenty. About that, what is the scale of the cuts will be very well provide indicators showing the average price level for the transport of container. In the case of the SCFI routes to ports in America has been obtained value 99 dollars – yet such a low level in history has there been. Quite a large drop was recorded when the general index SCFI. In last Friday's height remained in the area 566,9, However, currently reduced to the level of 486,7. Unfortunately, the prognosis for the coming period of time are not optimistic, because there is no bigger sent to the prices began to rise. It is true that from time to time there are dynamic growth, but still they do not have a long character.
Mandatory weigh each container prior to loading on board ship
The mandatory weighing of containers before loading onto a ship
The various offices dealing with rules related to maritime transport put increasing emphasis on security issues. In a few months will come into force legislation binding the exact weight control containers. In accordance with the wording of the total required to conduct the control entity will lie with suitable load, and this will have to take place before loading. Over the rules carefully worked two years ago, but these problems have been noted much earlier, but for various reasons solutions have not entered into force. The new guidelines clearly require, that everyone who will broadcast the container is required to thoroughly check its weight and declare the terminal to the carrier and. Introduced was also forbidden cargo shipping, they have not been verified. 
Proposed are currently two methods of verification, So there will be a choice of, which will be more responsible. The first is the weighing container, which is already filled by certified devices, and the other is to check the weight of the total charge and adding to the weight of the container.
The problem with declarations weight has long been known, and for many years it was also quite dangerous. Aboard a single ship once consists of several thousand units. With such numbers, even small differences in weight declared in relation to the actual may cause many problems on the water. Many times there were situations when the containers were sinking, problems with maintaining the stability of ships or even fatal accidents among crew. In an extreme case, for large deviations between the weight and actual or even to quite considerable heel unit and drowning, which is already several times in the past already happened. For this reason, the maritime industry with a large welcomed the planned changes, despite the fact that they will involve a little more work. Fortunately, it was decided in the first instance on safety issues, and not on income, regardless of price. With all this you hope, that the cases that have appeared once more will not be repeated.
Talks on the creation of a new alias container
Talks on the creation of a new alias container
Maritime transport market is significantly based on certain forms of collaborating between the group of partners. Solutions of this type are really beneficial, above all, will allow for a much more efficient and control costs more bargaining. As of today, the biggest player in the maritime transport market is an alliance 2M, composed of Maersk Line and MSC. At the moment it has 2M vessels of more than 2 million tons, serving some of the largest routes between Asia and other countries. Slightly behind are three more aliases, or O3, CKYHE i G6, but to date none of them even threatened to leader. The largest of the three, I mean CKYH now offers a capacity equal to two million tonnes, the other two have a smaller number of aliases. But it looks like everything is, that in a short period of time on the market can be a big castling in shares, because there are few people with bold plans to create an alias for an even greater range. Such things over the years appeared repeatedly, So it is quite possible, and today that plans are realized.
And the idea of this merger will be one of the most prominent Chinese shipping companies Cosco with three more companies in the marine industry, namely OOCL, CMA CGM i Evergreen. Alias, which is thus created can significantly change the balance of power in the industry, mainly by reducing position, which now owns the M2. Plans for this project intensively discussed for a month, and if everything comes to fruition, this happens to be one of the most important events in recent years. Currently, all potential members are so far in other aliases, but none of these aliases did not give any significant advantage over the M2. After creating the new entity the current alliances will be significantly weakened, although already some of them experienced various difficulties. Besides, situations of this type are also normal market, no alliance is not concluded forever and there are sometimes situations, which will end its operation. What will be in this situation will probably soon, so far, intensive discussions and probably in the next few weeks, the situation will clarify the.
The opening of a new railway line to the port of Gdansk
The opening of a new railway line to the port of Gdansk
Port of Gdansk in recent years is growing on many levels, more and more new projects are beginning to emerge not only on its territory, but also include infrastructure area. In recent years a lot of effort but also inserted in the expansion and modernization of lines that reach the port area. The situation is quite understandable, increase the possibilities for unloading must go hand in hand with the possibility of commutation handle containers inland – shortage of suitable rail or road threads there can be a bottleneck. For this reason, a lot of investment in Gdansk has recently completed, but also a lot of waiting for execution. In particular, emphasis was placed on thorough rebuilding of railway connections, that in connection with the rapid development of the port just started not to give advice. Therefore, among other things, he started the modernization project route between Gdansk and Pruszcz Gdanski, which had its scope to cover work on the bridge over the Vistula River as well as the double-track railway line, This whole project is valued at three hundred and seventy million.
The first train on the new route began to ride on 21 January, and it can actually do much faster than before. 
Before modernization works warehouses could move with the highest speed of twenty km / h, at the time of the current will be a few more times. Together with all the work also improved transportation river flowing under the bridge. By appropriate design to raise the current can flow under the bridge much longer ships. At the moment it will be possible to place up to three levels of containers on a barge, which can significantly improve sailing on this very trail. To further improve the safety of the bridge exactly illuminated. Described extension is very important for the whole region of Gdansk. Recently commissioned to use the line 226 significantly increase the throughput capacity between the Port of Gdansk and Pruszcz six times, and besides, I will drive much larger than previously warehouses. And probably this is not the end, because they are the next planned investments that will further improve the infrastructure in the local region.
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