Dear Readers,
Today it is Thursday the 12th of November, and we are back!
Originally I planned to publish on November 19th. However, I had forgotten that we would then be attending to Breakbulk in Singapore. So, before I forget once again, do make a note to visit the MEDIA LOUNGE at Breakbulk Singapore and speak to our Team about the possibility of being interviewed for our monthly newsletter that nowadays reaches more than 35,000 receivers worldwide.
I have been static in Chile for almost 3 months now. I have a problem recalling when I was longer than 2 months anywhere during the last few years, so although I miss the “movement”, there is also a greater compensation in being static at home. There is a longer and better time to reflect, plan, read books, and thanks to the internet, the ability of doing a great deal of meetings on-line (plus, of course, talking to children & family in Sweden, UK, and Hong Kong on a weekly basis). It makes you appreciate the internet world. In that respect, I suppose COVID gave us all a whole new meaning of “meeting on-line”.
I have been reading a couple of books in recent weeks. One is from a former Wall Street Journalist imprisoned in Russia. That seems to be an easy fate. If you utter the wrong opinion, apparently it is not difficult to be accused of treason or of being seen as a “suspected” element. This argument has often been used by political regimes around the world unable to deal with criticism.
So, in spite of what we see in Central Europe nowadays with protests and hooligans roaming the streets (but NOT roaming the job centers or the bookstores, mind you🙂), we should be eternally thankful for democracy overall. In 1947, Churchill (the last ever great statesman in my view) was famously quoted as saying:
“Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”
Shipping is doing well. Owners are doing extremely well, and no one seems to be complaining. It’s all very similar to COVID days where fortunes were made. A landslide of new shipping capacity is about to enter world trade, so let us see what happens concerning rates.
There should be hope for us all to have an end to wars and diplomacy taking over enabling normal times to return—unless what we are witnessing is the new normal…. now THAT is a scary thought. We can be sure though that “normal people” always pay the price, and it seems it will remain so….regrettably!
Focusing on why you are reading this newsletter, you might be interested in today’s contents:
| 1. Video interview with DOXA LOGISTICS, CAMEROON/CHAD/CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC |    |
| 2. Video interview with CENTURION MPP, SINGAPORE |  |
| 3. Video interview with EIMC, USA (RISK MANAGEMENT, SURVEYORS) |  |
| 4. Video interview with FAST CARGO, EL SALVADOR |  |
| 5. Video interview with KENSA LOGISTICS, MEXICO |  |
| 6. Video interview with LOGPAR, CHILE |  |
| 7. Video interview with AD TRANSPORT, PANAMA |  |
| 8. Written interview with UTC OVERSEAS, BOLIVIA |  |
| 9. Written interview with MARINAIR CARGO SERVICES, GREECE |  |
Hope you will enjoy all of the interviews and do feel free to write to anyone you find interesting to try and develop business. The old saying that IT IS NOT WHAT BUT WHO YOU KNOW is more true than ever nowadays! With AI, it seems to me that the only thing you can rely on is personal relationships and face to face meetings as everything else can or might be replaced. (Regrettably we can only replace politicians every 4 years… in some countries never…🙂)
Don’t forget to download our PCW APP, and of course you know that we also include shipping news, trade intelligence and wise words. We are conservative in PCW and don’t wish to rock the boat, thus we stick to what we always do.
Until December 17th, I remain…
Yours sincerely,
Bo H. Drewsen
bo.drewsen@projectcargo-weekly.com
Video Interview
DOXA Logistics, Cameroon
Ms. Laure Chime, Sales Representative at DOXA Logistics, Cameroon interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
Centurion MPP, Singapore
Mr. Francis Lau, Senior Chartering Manager at Centurion MPP, Singapore interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
EIMC, Houston
Mr. Felix Holder, Practice Lead Industrial Projects | Senior Account Manager | Senior Surveyor at EIMC LLC interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
Fast Cargo, El Salvador
Mrs. Patricia Henriquez, General Manager and President of the Board at Fast Cargo, El Salvador interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
Kensa Logistics, Mexico
Mr. Justin Facey, CEO of Kensa Logistics, Mexico interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
LOGPAR, Chile
Ms. Christina Wahl, Head of Projects at LOGPAR, Chile interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Video Interview
AD Transport, Panama
Mr. Andres Bolaños, UPS Operations Manager, Projects and Commodities at AD Transport Solutions, Panama interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at Project Cargo Weekly.
Interview
UTC Overseas, Bolivia
Interview with
Mr. Ignacio Benedetti
Regional Director – Latin America & Caribbean
What can you tell our readers about the history and background of UTC overall and UTC in Latin America?
UTC Overseas has a long history in international transportation and logistics, with roots dating back to 1925. Since the establishment of our modern project logistics organization in 1989, UTC has developed into a global company supporting complex industrial projects across six continents.
Latin America and the Caribbean are strategically important markets for UTC, particularly in energy, mining, power generation, and infrastructure.
Interview
Marinair Cargo Services – Greece
Interview with
Mr. Pavlos Poutos
Founder & CEO
First of all, Pavlos, could you tell us about the history of Marinair?
My journey in logistics began in 1998, almost a decade before I founded Marinair Cargo Services in 2007. Those early years gave me valuable experience and a strong understanding of freight forwarding and customer needs.
My vision was to create an independent, customer-focused company with an international outlook. We opened our first international offices in India in 2011, followed by Hong Kong in 2014 and the Netherlands in 2017, and later expanded our presence in Shenzhen China in 2023.
Four New ABB HL500 Series Vessels
Editor’s Note:
ABB Asia Breakbulk Service has been running a regular MPP service between Asia and Europe for years and now they are taking the next step in upgrading and updating their renowned service. Please find their latest pressrelease. I can as editor recommend this service as I have indeed been a passenger onboard from Portugal to Japan for 37 days with renewable project cargo onboard!
Asia Break Bulk has signed long-term agreements with Schoeller Holdings for four 12,600 DWT multipurpose project cargo newbuilds. The Octopus-type vessels, designed by CSSC-SDARI, combine two 250-tonne cranes with a single box-shaped hold of more than 89 metres and ice class 1A.
Höegh Autoliners Shortsea Americas Roll-On/Roll-Off Service Vessel Schedule
Editor’s Note:
There are many Caribbean Islands. Most of them are tourist hotspots but how do you get cargo into these smaller islands and independent countries? One solution is Hoegh Lines the global Norwegian RORO carrier who run an intra island service. Take a look at their schedule here. Feel free to contact them direct for rates
Crew Connect Global: Day 2 Wrap-Up – AI, training gaps, and the future of seafarer careers
Editor’s Note:
Without seafarers shipping will stop. When I was young I recall that… “Well you can always get a job by going to sea.” Not so these days in other words very few want to become seafarers, this article is interesting!
Day two of Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global is in the books, and the conversation got sharper. In this video wrap-up, Marcus is joined by Raal Harris and Pia Meling to unpack the sessions that sparked the most debate on the conference floor.
Malaysia’s 200 MW Chereh Floating Solar Project Advances with Construction Launch and MYR 580 Million Funding
Masdar, Citaglobal Berhad and TIZA Global Sdn Bhd have marked the start of construction of the 200 MW Chereh Dam Floating Solar PV Project in Pahang, Malaysia. The project is expected to become one of Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar developments, generating enough electricity to meet the equivalent demand of around 100,000 homes. It is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2028.
Hitachi Energy to invest $77 million in new Brazil plant
Hitachi Energy will build a new plant in Brazil to produce components for power transformers, the company said on Thursday, in a $77 million investment aimed at expanding supplies of equipment essential to power infrastructure.
Bracco Announces $230 Million Investment in First U.S. Manufacturing Facility for Injectable Contrast Media
Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced plans to invest $230 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility for injectable contrast media in Sanford, North Carolina. Expected to create 200 jobs, the investment marks a significant milestone in Bracco’s global manufacturing strategy, expanding production capacity and strengthening supply chain resilience in the United States, the company’s largest market.
Minesto enters MoU in Maldives for tidal energy development
Swedish ocean energy developer Minesto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Morteza Capital, a Maldives- and Indian Ocean-focused investment and development firm, to develop commercial tidal energy opportunities in the Maldives.
Passing South Africa and Cape Town
Editor’s Note:
A short video from my memory bank. Passing South Africa and Cape Town/Cape of Good Hope is always an experience. It can be awfully windy but this time onboard mv UHL FABLE of United Heavylift in Hamburg weather was with us. An incredible experience for me on deck.
