The Tanzanian government is inviting tenders to manage the general cargo terminal at Dar es Salaam port, following the success of privatizing the container terminal. This could increase trade volumes not only for Tanzania but also for East Africa. The privatization of ports and railways through long-term contracts with private operators is aimed at improving infrastructure and efficiency. The winner of the 20-year contract for the general cargo terminal will be expected to invest in expanding facilities to accommodate larger ships.
Beginning in the early twentieth century, Shanghai has been a magnet for foreign financial interests for almost a century – an interregnum of a few decades of staunch Stalinist policies notwithstanding. This continued interest has largely been the driving force for the development of the region over the past three decades.
In 1990s, the Chinese government opened the Pudong district of Shanghai to overseas investment, as well as additional cities along the Yangtze River valley. Since then, the Yangtze River delta has become one of China’s key economic regions. It consists mainly of 15 cities, including Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Zhenjiang and Wuxi, although its scope has recently been widened to include Taizhou City in Zhejiang Province. Yancheng, Huai'an and Ma'anshan cities in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces are also likely to join the economic grouping.
Oman is increasing its production of oil and gas to fuel economic diversification and position itself as a major player in the region. The national oil company PDO is applying enhanced oil recovery technologies to increase and sustain long-term oil production. PDO is also developing local suppliers and creating jobs to support Oman's growth ambitions. Independent operators like Occidental Oman are helping to develop Oman's technology and expertise by bringing new approaches to challenging fields.
1) The document discusses Oman's rich history of trading and seafaring, and how the country is now reasserting its role as a strategic crossroads through investments in infrastructure, industries, and developing its oil and gas resources.
2) Oman is increasing oil and gas production to fuel economic diversification and industrial development, positioning the country as a major player in the region. The national oil company, PDO, is applying enhanced oil recovery technologies to increase long-term production.
3) PDO is also focused on developing local suppliers and creating over 10,000 jobs to support its operations, helping Omanis benefit from the economic opportunities in the energy sector.
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 18 February 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• UAE Energy Minister tells CIS states to improve business climate to bring in investors
• GCC-CIS trade growing 20% a year
• UAE: Dolphin Energy Signs Contract with Abu Dhabi Ports
• Kazakhstan: Mega Kazakh oilfield to be back online this year
• US: 35% of drillers at high risk of bankruptcy: Report
• US: Diesel fuel retail price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2005
• US: Gasoline Trades as If U.S. Nearing Recession, Goldman Says
• US oil surges 8% after crude stocks fall, Brent crude 8.4%
• Goldman Says Producers Freezing Oil Output Won't Help Prices
• Over-supply, cheating and shale oil: the reasons Saudi Arabia-Russia oil deal won't work EU proposes new gas and LNG rules
we would appreciate your actions to send to all interested parties that you may wish. Also note that if you or your organization wish to include your own article or advert in our circulations, please send it to :-
khdmohd@hotmail.com or khdmohd@hawkenergy.net
Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
The document outlines a vision called Hays 2.0 for the future of Prince Rupert over the next 100 years. It builds upon the original ambitious vision of Charles Hays from the early 1900s to make Prince Rupert a major global port city. The five key points of the Hays 2.0 vision are to become a global community, strengthen partnerships with First Nations, redesign and rebuild Prince Rupert, and become a sustainable city by 2030. It discusses Prince Rupert's strategic advantages for international trade due to its proximity to Asia and potential new northern shipping routes.
The document discusses several topics:
1. Oman's national railway project will make the country a gateway to the Gulf region and boost tourism and economic opportunities according to the Indian ambassador.
2. Iraq's Kurdish region will nearly double the capacity of its independent oil pipeline to Turkey to 200,000 barrels per day, increasing exports and revenues.
3. Indonesia's Medco Energi acquired Tunisian oil and gas assets from Chinook Energy for $114 million. The assets include exploration, development and production areas that could increase production to 16,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Kansas City Southern issued a buy recommendation for the company with a target price of $123.56, representing 8-9% growth over the current price. The recommendation is based on discounted cash flows, relative valuation, and residual income. KCS has favorable pricing power due to limited competition in Mexico and expects continued high growth in volumes, especially in automotive, intermodal, and industrial/consumer products segments. Intermodal volumes are projected to see abnormal growth until 2020. The document provides an overview of KCS's business segments and operations in the US and Mexico as well as the railroad industry and regulatory environment.
The document provides several news stories from Oman:
- A large work camp called Renaissance Village has been built in Duqm to house 16,200 workers for projects in the region. It has facilities to provide healthy meals to workers.
- Oman's polypropylene plant will increase its annual capacity from 200,000 to 340,000 tonnes to meet growing domestic demand.
- A Moody's report says Oman could overcome fiscal challenges through economic diversification, citing its wealth and strong government finances, though rising debt is a challenge.
- Various other news items report on infrastructure projects in Duqm free zone, cuts to Asian crude oil supplies, tourism developments, and trade talks between
Beginning in the early twentieth century, Shanghai has been a magnet for foreign financial interests for almost a century – an interregnum of a few decades of staunch Stalinist policies notwithstanding. This continued interest has largely been the driving force for the development of the region over the past three decades.
In 1990s, the Chinese government opened the Pudong district of Shanghai to overseas investment, as well as additional cities along the Yangtze River valley. Since then, the Yangtze River delta has become one of China’s key economic regions. It consists mainly of 15 cities, including Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Zhenjiang and Wuxi, although its scope has recently been widened to include Taizhou City in Zhejiang Province. Yancheng, Huai'an and Ma'anshan cities in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces are also likely to join the economic grouping.
Oman is increasing its production of oil and gas to fuel economic diversification and position itself as a major player in the region. The national oil company PDO is applying enhanced oil recovery technologies to increase and sustain long-term oil production. PDO is also developing local suppliers and creating jobs to support Oman's growth ambitions. Independent operators like Occidental Oman are helping to develop Oman's technology and expertise by bringing new approaches to challenging fields.
1) The document discusses Oman's rich history of trading and seafaring, and how the country is now reasserting its role as a strategic crossroads through investments in infrastructure, industries, and developing its oil and gas resources.
2) Oman is increasing oil and gas production to fuel economic diversification and industrial development, positioning the country as a major player in the region. The national oil company, PDO, is applying enhanced oil recovery technologies to increase long-term production.
3) PDO is also focused on developing local suppliers and creating over 10,000 jobs to support its operations, helping Omanis benefit from the economic opportunities in the energy sector.
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 18 February 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• UAE Energy Minister tells CIS states to improve business climate to bring in investors
• GCC-CIS trade growing 20% a year
• UAE: Dolphin Energy Signs Contract with Abu Dhabi Ports
• Kazakhstan: Mega Kazakh oilfield to be back online this year
• US: 35% of drillers at high risk of bankruptcy: Report
• US: Diesel fuel retail price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2005
• US: Gasoline Trades as If U.S. Nearing Recession, Goldman Says
• US oil surges 8% after crude stocks fall, Brent crude 8.4%
• Goldman Says Producers Freezing Oil Output Won't Help Prices
• Over-supply, cheating and shale oil: the reasons Saudi Arabia-Russia oil deal won't work EU proposes new gas and LNG rules
we would appreciate your actions to send to all interested parties that you may wish. Also note that if you or your organization wish to include your own article or advert in our circulations, please send it to :-
khdmohd@hotmail.com or khdmohd@hawkenergy.net
Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
The document outlines a vision called Hays 2.0 for the future of Prince Rupert over the next 100 years. It builds upon the original ambitious vision of Charles Hays from the early 1900s to make Prince Rupert a major global port city. The five key points of the Hays 2.0 vision are to become a global community, strengthen partnerships with First Nations, redesign and rebuild Prince Rupert, and become a sustainable city by 2030. It discusses Prince Rupert's strategic advantages for international trade due to its proximity to Asia and potential new northern shipping routes.
The document discusses several topics:
1. Oman's national railway project will make the country a gateway to the Gulf region and boost tourism and economic opportunities according to the Indian ambassador.
2. Iraq's Kurdish region will nearly double the capacity of its independent oil pipeline to Turkey to 200,000 barrels per day, increasing exports and revenues.
3. Indonesia's Medco Energi acquired Tunisian oil and gas assets from Chinook Energy for $114 million. The assets include exploration, development and production areas that could increase production to 16,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Kansas City Southern issued a buy recommendation for the company with a target price of $123.56, representing 8-9% growth over the current price. The recommendation is based on discounted cash flows, relative valuation, and residual income. KCS has favorable pricing power due to limited competition in Mexico and expects continued high growth in volumes, especially in automotive, intermodal, and industrial/consumer products segments. Intermodal volumes are projected to see abnormal growth until 2020. The document provides an overview of KCS's business segments and operations in the US and Mexico as well as the railroad industry and regulatory environment.
The document provides several news stories from Oman:
- A large work camp called Renaissance Village has been built in Duqm to house 16,200 workers for projects in the region. It has facilities to provide healthy meals to workers.
- Oman's polypropylene plant will increase its annual capacity from 200,000 to 340,000 tonnes to meet growing domestic demand.
- A Moody's report says Oman could overcome fiscal challenges through economic diversification, citing its wealth and strong government finances, though rising debt is a challenge.
- Various other news items report on infrastructure projects in Duqm free zone, cuts to Asian crude oil supplies, tourism developments, and trade talks between
The document discusses drafting and writing tenders and proposals. It provides contact information for Darlo Technical Writing, including their phone number, office hours, and head office location in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. Darlo Technical Writing can be contacted to assist with drafting and writing tenders and proposals.
The document outlines a proposal for a promotional video for an extended creative media diploma program at a college. As part of the assignment, the student will need to negotiate details of the video like length, style, and content with the client. Effective advertising methods are discussed, including creating a YouTube video featuring student testimonials, using social media platforms like Facebook to promote the program, and giving presentations at local high schools.
The client has asked me to produce a promotional video for a college department that can be used on the college website, as a DVD for prospective students, and uploaded to the college's YouTube and Facebook pages. I will need to negotiate the brief with the client and document our communications. The target audience is teenagers who have just finished high school and others interested in joining college. Resources required include willing students, teachers, a video camera, and college photographs. The production will need a sound person, cameraman, editor, and creative media specialists. As the college is providing all resources, no budget is needed. The process will include planning, creating a proposal, developing a presentation, production meetings, recording raw footage, editing the video
Maritime Economics Report: Tender for Container Terminal AltenwerderGlen Chan
The organisational structure of EUROGATE shows that it is jointly owned by EUROKAI and BLG Logistics Group, each with a 50% stake. The management group consists of 4 key members who oversee the general running of the company. Directors of various departments report to the management team. This structure allows EUROGATE to leverage the expertise and resources of its parent companies while maintaining centralised control over its expanding portfolio of container terminals and logistics services across Europe.
The document proposes a commercial partnership between Volkswind GmbH and Drazen Kutschan and Norbert Muehlenbach to develop wind energy projects in emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Kutschan and Muehlenbach have extensive experience developing projects in the region and relationships with local stakeholders that could provide a competitive advantage for Volkswind. They outline their capabilities and partnerships for developing projects in Croatia, Romania, Turkey, and other Central and Eastern European countries. They propose a long-term engagement with regular benchmarking and success fees between 2-6% for their services.
A presentation by Paul Asare Ansah, communications director, Ghana Ports Authority and PMWACA Ghana delivered at the African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa
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The document provides an overview of Transnet SOC Ltd, a South African state-owned company that operates ports, rail, pipelines and other freight-related assets. It discusses Transnet's various divisions including Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet Pipelines and Transnet Engineering. It also covers Transnet's customers, financials, assets, investments and its role in developing South Africa's freight infrastructure to support trade.
Transnet Port Terminals is preparing South Africa's ports for increased trade by investing over R33 billion in port infrastructure over the next 7 years. This will expand capacity across South Africa's 7 ports ahead of anticipated growth in regional and international trade. The investment plan aims to increase container handling capacity in key ports like Durban, develop corridors for efficient rail transport, and strengthen South Africa's role as a hub for transshipments in the southern Africa region. The upgrades are expected to create over 15,000 jobs and support economic growth.
Transnet is a South African state-owned freight transport and logistics company. The document provides an overview of Transnet and its divisions:
Transnet Port Terminals operates container terminals at ports in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, and Cape Town with an annual capacity of over 6.4 million TEUs. Transnet National Ports Authority manages South Africa's eight commercial ports and related infrastructure. Transnet Freight Rail operates an extensive rail network transporting freight domestically and throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Transnet Pipelines transports petroleum and gas products through pipelines across South Africa.
Transport and logistics infrastructure a key to sustaining Africa's growth Tristan Wiggill
A presentation done by Dr Andrew Shaw (Associate Director: PricewaterhouseCoopers), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Visiting the port of Walvis Bay and the Launch of the Namibian Logistics Hub Forum" on 5 December 2014 in Walvis Bay, hosted by WBCG. The topic of the presentation was: "Transport and logistics infrastructure a key to sustaining Africa's growth".
Final report tanzania ports master plan 1 to 100Jae Kim
This document provides an executive summary of the Tanzania Ports Master Plan Final Report from February 2009. Key points include:
- The need to increase capacity at Dar es Salaam port until new facilities can be built, and identify locations for new facilities to handle overflow traffic from Dar es Salaam.
- The need for new port facilities at Mtwara to support development in the Mtwara Corridor region.
- The roles of smaller coastal ports in supporting local trade and new resource-based export terminals.
- The potential of Lake ports as gateways for rapidly growing transit traffic from countries like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- National factors that will influence
Tarcon is a Zimbabwean company that provides civil engineering and contract mining services. It employs over 800 people and works throughout southern Africa, generating 20% of its turnover from mining work. Tarcon has extensive experience building infrastructure like roads, dams, and bridges. It also works as a contractor at mines, performing tasks like excavation and hauling for clients such as Rio Tinto. Going forward, Tarcon sees significant opportunities to rebuild infrastructure in Zimbabwe and neighboring countries, and plans to leverage Chinese partnerships and expatriate Zimbabweans to support future growth.
The document discusses the operations and strategies of Damen Shipyards Group, a major Dutch shipbuilding company. It details how Damen has adapted to competition from lower-cost countries by focusing on specialized, high-tech ships and investing in research and development as well as workforce training. Despite competition, Damen has grown to be one of Europe's largest shipbuilding groups through its standardized designs, economies of scale, and ability to steer toward success.
Transnet Port Terminals is expanding port infrastructure and equipment in Durban, South Africa to increase capacity ahead of growing demand. Key projects include deepening berths, replacing old equipment with new cranes and straddle carriers, and expanding container storage areas. Transnet's Market Demand Strategy will see over $33 billion invested in port terminals over the next seven years to ensure capacity is not a constraint on economic growth. The expansion of Durban's container terminals is aimed to increase capacity from the current 2.7 million TEUs to over 3.3 million TEUs by 2018.
The newsletter provides updates on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster's recent activities and programs in March:
1) They concluded a process to select a consultant to conduct business diagnostic assessments for their Accelerator Programme participants to improve financial management, operations, and business leadership.
2) Their annual Durban Maritime Summit Cruise conference explored how to develop Durban's cruise tourism sector, finding the city is missing opportunities in this growing industry due to a lack of cruise terminal facilities.
3) A report by a Dutch expert found a need to train more maritime educators at KZN tertiary institutions to strengthen maritime education and enable more people to enter the industry.
This document discusses public and private sector involvement in freight transport management and organization. It notes that freight transport is important for economic growth but infrastructure development faces challenges due to limited public funds. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a solution, with governments and private sector sharing resources, risks, and rewards. The document then provides examples of PPP initiatives in Ghana for modernizing customs, expanding roads and ports, rehabilitating railways, and developing an inland port. It acknowledges challenges for PPPs in developing countries but emphasizes that, with best practices followed, they can effectively mobilize private capital for infrastructure.
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A presentation by Nozipho Mdawe, secretary general, PMAESA at the 2nd Annual Africa Ports & Rail Summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 2 and 3 December 2015.
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MODERNIZATION OF SEAPORT OF BANGLADESH FOR REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY – IMPLICATIO...Khaled Hasan
This document discusses the modernization of seaports in Bangladesh and its implications for national development and security. Chapter 1 provides background on Bangladesh's reliance on seaports for international trade as 90% of trade is conducted via sea routes. It notes that the two main seaports of Chittagong and Mongla are undertaking modernization but are still underutilized. The chapter establishes the objectives of the research, which are to study challenges to regional connectivity through seaports, how modernization can address these challenges, and how improved seaports can boost national development and security. Chapter 2 will examine Bangladesh's geostrategic position relative to its seaports and the importance of the Bay of Bengal.
The document discusses drafting and writing tenders and proposals. It provides contact information for Darlo Technical Writing, including their phone number, office hours, and head office location in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. Darlo Technical Writing can be contacted to assist with drafting and writing tenders and proposals.
The document outlines a proposal for a promotional video for an extended creative media diploma program at a college. As part of the assignment, the student will need to negotiate details of the video like length, style, and content with the client. Effective advertising methods are discussed, including creating a YouTube video featuring student testimonials, using social media platforms like Facebook to promote the program, and giving presentations at local high schools.
The client has asked me to produce a promotional video for a college department that can be used on the college website, as a DVD for prospective students, and uploaded to the college's YouTube and Facebook pages. I will need to negotiate the brief with the client and document our communications. The target audience is teenagers who have just finished high school and others interested in joining college. Resources required include willing students, teachers, a video camera, and college photographs. The production will need a sound person, cameraman, editor, and creative media specialists. As the college is providing all resources, no budget is needed. The process will include planning, creating a proposal, developing a presentation, production meetings, recording raw footage, editing the video
Maritime Economics Report: Tender for Container Terminal AltenwerderGlen Chan
The organisational structure of EUROGATE shows that it is jointly owned by EUROKAI and BLG Logistics Group, each with a 50% stake. The management group consists of 4 key members who oversee the general running of the company. Directors of various departments report to the management team. This structure allows EUROGATE to leverage the expertise and resources of its parent companies while maintaining centralised control over its expanding portfolio of container terminals and logistics services across Europe.
The document proposes a commercial partnership between Volkswind GmbH and Drazen Kutschan and Norbert Muehlenbach to develop wind energy projects in emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Kutschan and Muehlenbach have extensive experience developing projects in the region and relationships with local stakeholders that could provide a competitive advantage for Volkswind. They outline their capabilities and partnerships for developing projects in Croatia, Romania, Turkey, and other Central and Eastern European countries. They propose a long-term engagement with regular benchmarking and success fees between 2-6% for their services.
A presentation by Paul Asare Ansah, communications director, Ghana Ports Authority and PMWACA Ghana delivered at the African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
The document provides an overview of Transnet SOC Ltd, a South African state-owned company that operates ports, rail, pipelines and other freight-related assets. It discusses Transnet's various divisions including Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet Pipelines and Transnet Engineering. It also covers Transnet's customers, financials, assets, investments and its role in developing South Africa's freight infrastructure to support trade.
Transnet Port Terminals is preparing South Africa's ports for increased trade by investing over R33 billion in port infrastructure over the next 7 years. This will expand capacity across South Africa's 7 ports ahead of anticipated growth in regional and international trade. The investment plan aims to increase container handling capacity in key ports like Durban, develop corridors for efficient rail transport, and strengthen South Africa's role as a hub for transshipments in the southern Africa region. The upgrades are expected to create over 15,000 jobs and support economic growth.
Transnet is a South African state-owned freight transport and logistics company. The document provides an overview of Transnet and its divisions:
Transnet Port Terminals operates container terminals at ports in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, and Cape Town with an annual capacity of over 6.4 million TEUs. Transnet National Ports Authority manages South Africa's eight commercial ports and related infrastructure. Transnet Freight Rail operates an extensive rail network transporting freight domestically and throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Transnet Pipelines transports petroleum and gas products through pipelines across South Africa.
Transport and logistics infrastructure a key to sustaining Africa's growth Tristan Wiggill
A presentation done by Dr Andrew Shaw (Associate Director: PricewaterhouseCoopers), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Visiting the port of Walvis Bay and the Launch of the Namibian Logistics Hub Forum" on 5 December 2014 in Walvis Bay, hosted by WBCG. The topic of the presentation was: "Transport and logistics infrastructure a key to sustaining Africa's growth".
Final report tanzania ports master plan 1 to 100Jae Kim
This document provides an executive summary of the Tanzania Ports Master Plan Final Report from February 2009. Key points include:
- The need to increase capacity at Dar es Salaam port until new facilities can be built, and identify locations for new facilities to handle overflow traffic from Dar es Salaam.
- The need for new port facilities at Mtwara to support development in the Mtwara Corridor region.
- The roles of smaller coastal ports in supporting local trade and new resource-based export terminals.
- The potential of Lake ports as gateways for rapidly growing transit traffic from countries like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- National factors that will influence
Tarcon is a Zimbabwean company that provides civil engineering and contract mining services. It employs over 800 people and works throughout southern Africa, generating 20% of its turnover from mining work. Tarcon has extensive experience building infrastructure like roads, dams, and bridges. It also works as a contractor at mines, performing tasks like excavation and hauling for clients such as Rio Tinto. Going forward, Tarcon sees significant opportunities to rebuild infrastructure in Zimbabwe and neighboring countries, and plans to leverage Chinese partnerships and expatriate Zimbabweans to support future growth.
The document discusses the operations and strategies of Damen Shipyards Group, a major Dutch shipbuilding company. It details how Damen has adapted to competition from lower-cost countries by focusing on specialized, high-tech ships and investing in research and development as well as workforce training. Despite competition, Damen has grown to be one of Europe's largest shipbuilding groups through its standardized designs, economies of scale, and ability to steer toward success.
Transnet Port Terminals is expanding port infrastructure and equipment in Durban, South Africa to increase capacity ahead of growing demand. Key projects include deepening berths, replacing old equipment with new cranes and straddle carriers, and expanding container storage areas. Transnet's Market Demand Strategy will see over $33 billion invested in port terminals over the next seven years to ensure capacity is not a constraint on economic growth. The expansion of Durban's container terminals is aimed to increase capacity from the current 2.7 million TEUs to over 3.3 million TEUs by 2018.
The newsletter provides updates on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster's recent activities and programs in March:
1) They concluded a process to select a consultant to conduct business diagnostic assessments for their Accelerator Programme participants to improve financial management, operations, and business leadership.
2) Their annual Durban Maritime Summit Cruise conference explored how to develop Durban's cruise tourism sector, finding the city is missing opportunities in this growing industry due to a lack of cruise terminal facilities.
3) A report by a Dutch expert found a need to train more maritime educators at KZN tertiary institutions to strengthen maritime education and enable more people to enter the industry.
This document discusses public and private sector involvement in freight transport management and organization. It notes that freight transport is important for economic growth but infrastructure development faces challenges due to limited public funds. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a solution, with governments and private sector sharing resources, risks, and rewards. The document then provides examples of PPP initiatives in Ghana for modernizing customs, expanding roads and ports, rehabilitating railways, and developing an inland port. It acknowledges challenges for PPPs in developing countries but emphasizes that, with best practices followed, they can effectively mobilize private capital for infrastructure.
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MODERNIZATION OF SEAPORT OF BANGLADESH FOR REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY – IMPLICATIO...Khaled Hasan
This document discusses the modernization of seaports in Bangladesh and its implications for national development and security. Chapter 1 provides background on Bangladesh's reliance on seaports for international trade as 90% of trade is conducted via sea routes. It notes that the two main seaports of Chittagong and Mongla are undertaking modernization but are still underutilized. The chapter establishes the objectives of the research, which are to study challenges to regional connectivity through seaports, how modernization can address these challenges, and how improved seaports can boost national development and security. Chapter 2 will examine Bangladesh's geostrategic position relative to its seaports and the importance of the Bay of Bengal.
This document summarizes the contents of the Quarter 3 2015 issue of Infocom, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's publication. The main stories covered include celebrating 100 years of Die Burger newspaper, Royal interest in Nelson Mandela Bay as an investment destination from Prince Wenceslas de Nassau of Luxembourg and Spallian Africa, and notes from the top by Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana on her role as the first female Port Manager of Ngqura Port. The issue also focuses on unlocking opportunities in the oceans economy for the region.
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Tenders invited for Dar general cargo terminal.
1. Tenders invited for Dar general cargo terminal.
The experiment with private-sector management of Dar es Salaam container port has proved so
successful that the Tanzania government is
now inviting management tenders for the port's general cargo terminal. Neil Ford argues that this
could be the first step in
increasing the volume of trade not only for Tanzania but for East Africa
as well.
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The Tanzanian government is set to step up its reform of the
transport sector. With little threat to the authority of the ruling
Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM), the main debate in the country over
privatisation seems to have been won by the reformers. Although there
have been some problems with specific privatisations, such as that of
Dar es Salaam Water Supply Authority (Dawasa), the overall trend seems
to be in favour of increasing the role of the private sector.
[GRAPHIC OMITTED]
2. Although the term 'privatisation' is generally used
within Tanzania, it is somewhat inaccurate to describe the port and rail
reforms as privatisations. The government does want to transfer the
management of transport infrastructure to the private sector but private
sector investors would only be prepared to commit themselves if they can
be sure to recoup their investments in the long term. Tanzania has
therefore opted for the landlord model, whereby private companies take
control of assets, from strategic planning down to day-to-day
operations, but the actual physical infrastructure remains the property
of the state and the contracts are overseen by state owned authorities.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
Hong Kong-based Hutchinson Port Holdings (HPH) has managed Dar es
Salaam container terminal since 2000. Despite current problems with
delays, the company has greatly improved efficiency at the terminal by
introducing IT based cargo processing systems and investing heavily in
cargo handling equipment. Turnaround times--the time taken to unload and
then reload vessels--have greatly improved and Dar es Salaam has begun
to seriously challenge Mombasa as East Africa's main port.
The Tanzanian government has been so impressed with the performance
of HPH that it has decided to offer a similar contract to manage Dar es
Salaam's general cargo terminal. However, the original tender
process was subject to a series of delays before being cancelled in
August 2006.
3. Under Tanzanian law, state owned authorities are not permitted to
make capital investment in order to make state owned assets more
attractive for sale or tender. However, according to Ephraim Mgawe, the
chief executive of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), the government
has been able to take advantage of the cancellation to strengthen the
financial position of the TPA, to make it more attractive to likely
investors. The tender has now been relaunched and the new operator is
scheduled to be in place by the middle of this year.
This seems to be an ambitious timetable in the extreme,
particularly given the delays that have afflicted other tender processes
in Tanzania and elsewhere in East Africa. Yet by setting such a short
time frame for the tender, the government is setting out its stall that
the tender will go ahead and that the contract will be awarded. While
HPH was awarded just a 10-year contract, the winning general cargo
terminal operator will receive a 20-year contract, presumably because it
is felt that investors will require more time, both to turn around the
terminal's fortunes and to justify large scale investment.
At present, the general cargo terminal offers services to bulk and
break bulk customers at seven berths. Reports in the East African press
have suggested that private operators will be required to develop
additional berths and while this is likely to be a long term goal, it
seems far more important to improve terminal efficiency, deepening all
channels and the depth alongside to ensure that larger vessels can enter
the port. At present, the berths have a draught alongside of between
4. nine and 12 metres, but greater than 12 metres is required for larger
vessels.
This could persuade a larger number of the world's major
shipping lines to include Dar es Salaam on more of the scheduled routes,
providing East African traders with direct links to East Asia, South
Asia and Latin America.
One of the reasons why many sub-Saharan African countries continue
to rely on historic trading links with Western Europe and North America is because of the lack of
shipping links with other developing regions.
It is more expensive and much more time consuming to ship goods to
Western Europe and then on to Brazil, than to transport goods direct.
Private sector participation in the Tanzanian port sector is
unlikely to be restricted to the two Dar es Salaam terminals. Contracts
to manage Tanzania's other main ports, Mtwara and Tanga, are likely
to be offered at the same time, although Dar es Salaam is by far the
country's most important port, handling about 75% of all cargo. The
government has also revealed that it is keen to give a variety of
private sector companies the opportunity to become involved in the port
sector, probably through the award of ancillary contracts.
Further expansion of the container terminal is also likely. Dar es
Salaam port manager Jason Rugaihuruza told journalists in Sudan in
December that the terminal was built to provide a draft alongside of 10
metres and to handle vessels with up to 2,500 20-foot equivalent units
5. (TEUs), which are the standard size of container. Many container ships
now carry up to 10,000 TEUs, so the TPA will now invest in widening and
deepening the harbour entrance channel.
The volume of cargo handled by the container terminal is set to
increase to 260,000 TEUs during financial year 2006-07; 280,000 TEUs in
2007-08; and 320,000 TEUs by 2009-10.
Rugaihuruza said: "The development will also increase
efficiency, productivity, security and safety, provide a better outlet
to foreign markets for landlocked countries and enable human resource
capacity building. Shipping and terminal operators will be more involved
in ports developments that include development of dry ports and inland
container depots to improve supply chain performance."
The key to securing steep improvements in the Tanzanian transport
sector will be ensuring the integration of the port and rail networks.
If containers, bulk cargo and break bulk cargo can all be moved rapidly
and reliably from around Tanzania and the rest of eastern Africa to the
port and on to vessels bound for markets around the world, it would go a
long way to boosting economic growth in the country.
While the tender for the contract to manage the Tanzania Railways
Corporation (TRC) operations has also been subject to delays, a
consortium led by Rites of India seems likely to take up its 25-year
concession. With Chinese interests also likely to take over the
6. management of the Tanzania Zambia Railway (Tazara), the Tanzanian
freight sector is about to enter a new era.
RELATED ARTICLE: Zanzibar
Pemba wants more
While real progress has been made in strengthening the economy of
mainland Tanzania over the past decade, the region's historical
economic powerhouse, Zanzibar, has languished in the shadows. Its
relative economic decline has helped to pour fire on the flames of the
archipelago's political woes, while increasing general discontent
with the union.
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The crux of the Zanzibari problem has been the continued reliance
on wildly fluctuating revenues from spice exports, coupled with
uncertain tourist income.
Some spices are not harvested on an even rota each year, leading to
a cycle of boom and bust. Fluctuations in the international price of
cloves also have an impact.
The latest economic figures for the final months of 2006 indicate
that the revenue from clove exports fell from $9.1m in October to $8.1m
7. in November, yet still accounted for a massive 89% of export earnings.
Total export earnings for the year to November stood at $89.7m, balanced
out only by receipts from the tourist sector.
While relying on the export of a single commodity is rarely
healthy, Zanzibar's dependence on two such vulnerable industries is
almost as insecure. The number of tourist visitors has varied in recent
years in line with international worries over terrorism and instability
on the islands them-selves, but there seem few ideas on how to diversify
the territory's economic base.
Current economic thinking seems to focus on improving the security
and political situations on the islands. According to reports in the
local press, Zanzibar's President Aman Abeid Karume wants more
politicians and civil servants to move their operations to Pemba.
Although many people think only of the island of Unguja, with its
capital Zanzibar Town, the northern island of Pemba is almost as heavily
populated. Discontent at its relative exclusion has promoted periodic
unrest on Pemba, where the opposition Civic United Front is the dominant
political force.
Pressure for some form of greater self determination or even
independence has divided political opinion on Zanzibar in recent years
but Zanzibar Attorney General Idd Pandu Hassan has dismissed claims that
the archipelago could join the East African Community as an independent
8. country.
Pleas for independence could subside if the improved financial
performance continues. The current account for the year ending October
2006 saw a $l2.6m surplus, a great improvement on the previous
year's $16.5m deficit. Coupled with increased foreign investment, a
more deep-seated improvement could finally be in sight.
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