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BCL creates new innovations between the Balearics and the Iberian peninsular

BCL creates new innovations between the Balearics and the Iberian peninsular
05/23/2014 - Francis Matéo, BARCELONA | Industry / Transport
Balear Container Lines aims to establish itself by proposing a new “made to measure” logistics model

Grimaldi Lines' Just In Time (JIT) strategy

Grimaldi Lines' Just In Time (JIT) strategy
05/23/2014 - Francis Mateo, BARCELONA | Industry / Transport
Grimaldi Lines is focusing heavily on the development of its ro-ro services from Spain since this mode of transport enables regular services that are better adapted to its freight customers' Just in Time strategy. The shipping company is preparing for a rise in demand from its two home ports of Barcelona and Valencia, particularly if Spanish exports remain strong. Interview with Mario Masserotti, Adviser Representative of Grimaldi Group in Spain.

“We hope to be given the same berthing priority as ships flying the Algerian flag”

“We hope to be given the same berthing priority as ships flying the Algerian flag”
05/23/2014 - Amal Belkessam, ALGIERS | Industry / Transport
Like other operators working in Algeria, Amal Louis, Line Manager of Marfret's North Africa services, hopes for recognition of the shipping company's regular Ro-Ro services. The shipping company believes that the use of trailers has not been fully exploited in Algeria due to the difficulties of port passage and the country's weak exports.

Marseille looking for the wind

Marseille looking for the wind
05/23/2014 - Mathieu Bouchard | Industry / Transport
The historic port for maritime connections with the Maghreb, Marseille has been experiencing a steady fall in roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) traffic which was further exacerbated in 2013. The actors of the port of Marseille Fos however believe there will be a recovery.

Italian ports open new maritime routes

Italian ports open new maritime routes
05/23/2014 - Ariel F.Dumont, Roma | Industry / Transport
Italian ports are attempting to thwart the crisis hitting the sector with full force by opening new maritime routes, notably to North Africa. Now is the time for partnerships, especially with Algeria.

Profitability of Ro-Ro lines declines in Algeria

Profitability of Ro-Ro lines declines in Algeria
05/23/2014 - Amal Belkessam, ALGIERS | Industry / Transport
Foreign shipowners complain about dire waiting times in the port of Mostaganem, which has led to a significant fall in cargo volumes imported by Ro-Ro. Even though the average wait at the port of Oran is 4 hours, the specialisation of Algerian ports is a problem for foreign operators.

Ro-Ro sinks and swims in the Mediterranean

Ro-Ro sinks and swims in the Mediterranean
05/23/2014 - Mathieu Bouchard | Industry / Transport
A contrasting picture for trans-Mediterranean Ro-Ro. East-west routes are developing positively but traffic between Europe and North Africa is decreasing.

LoLo or Ro-Ro: A Strategic choice

LoLo or Ro-Ro: A Strategic choice
05/22/2014 - Francis Mateo, BARCELONA | Industry / Transport
Julio Martínez Alarcón has coordinated a comparative study of Ro-Ro (roll on/roll off) and LoLo (lift on/lift off) operating systems. The exhaustive study was carried out for FEPORTS (Port Institute for Studies and Cooperation in the Valencian Region). The report was produced with the support of the European Community as part of the Terconmed project.