Challenges Facing Ports Today Containership capacities and containership fleet continues to expand...
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Challenges Facing Ports Today
• Containership capacities and containership fleet continues to expand
• Global economic development leading to growing world trade• Emerging markets lacking suitable infrastructure• Global container traffic is expected to double by 2014• Capacity issues in major port locations• Infrastructure issues in major port locations• Capacity issues in inland infrastructure
– Highway Network– East-West Rail Network
• Increase in Environmental Restrictions
Evaluation Criteria of Business Development Group
• Overall global development objectives
• Development/update of port and terminal capacity levels• Market analysis• Identification of local and/or regional capacity issues• Project Duration
• Identification of key market location • Key Client relationship/joint venture opportunities• Trade Lane analysis
• Growth opportunities in local region• Competitive position• Benefits/Local port conditions
Benefits of the Port of Mobile
• 45 foot Channel and 3 hours steam time from sea buoy.
• Planned turning basin to accommodate up to 8000 TEU vessels
• Strong commodity base including Automotive, Poultry, Apparel, Chemicals and Forest Products
• Balanced cargo flow
• Favorable Labor Environment
• Well established highway network– Adjacent to I-10 – 5 miles from I-65
• Opportunity to serve inland markets via waterway network
• Access to 5 Class 1 Railroads– Available North-South Rail Capacity
• Competitive inland costs to South Atlantic and Mid-West by all modes
• Future expansion opportunities
Distances from the Port of Mobile
Destination Distance
Kingston, Jamaica 1108 Miles
Freeport, Bahamas 749 Miles
Manzanillo, Panama 1370 Miles
Key Trucking Markets in 4 Hour Increments
Rail Connections in the Port of Mobile
Inland River System from the Port of Mobile
Southeast Distribution Centers
Background of Mobile Container Terminal, LLC.
• Mobile Container Terminal is joint venture between APM Terminals North America and Terminal Link USA.
• APMT holds an 80% share and will be the operating company for MCT.
• Terminal Link USA is a terminal operating company owned by CMA-CGM and is currently expanding into several US markets .
• MCT is currently pursuing opportunities with steamship lines for direct calls to Mobile.
ASPA Construction Schedule
• Yard– Uplands area available for handover to allow for MCT building
construction.– Phase 1 Yard completion by November ’07.– Surcharge of southern 1000’ of berth complete by November ’07.
• Wharf– 2000’ of deck poured.– Punch list items being addressed.– Berth dredging to commence November ’07.
• Access Road Improvements– Plans currently being finalized for improvements to Virginia St. and
Ezra Trice Blvd providing for elevated track crossing.– Estimated start date December ‘07.– Project Duration 12 to 18 months
Mobile Container Terminal Specifics
• Phase 1 construction will total 95 acres– Throughput capacity at start up will total 350,000 TEU– 178 Reefer Plugs– Buildings and Gate Complex– SWM, Utilities, Security, Lighting, and Paving
• Phase 2 construction will add an additional 40 acres– Throughout capacity upon completion will total 550,000 TEU– 300 Reefer Plugs– Estimated to be needed within 5 years from start of operations
• Phase 3 construction will convert the facility to an RTG grounded facility– Full build out capacity will total 800,000 TEU– Estimated to be needed within 12 years from start of opeations
• Wharf Length: 2,000 feet • Draft alongside: 45 feet
Mobile Container Terminal October 2007
Mobile Container Terminal at Completion of Phase 1
Mobile Container Terminal at Full Build Out
Mobile Container Terminal and Future ICTF
Administration Building
Ship to Shore Cranes18 Wide Post Panamax 100’ Gauge
MCT Construction Schedule and Milestone Dates
• ZPMC Arrival 2/27/2008
• Stage 1 – Power to Cranes 4/2/2008
• Crane 1 Commissioned 4/14/2008
• Crane 2 Commissioned 4/21/2008
• Stage 2 – Power/Utilities to Buildings 6/1/2008
• Delivery of 2 Linde Reachstackers 6/1/2008
• Administration Building Complete 6/20/2008
• M&R Building Complete 7/25/2008
• Stage 3 – Gate Delivery 7/31/2008
• Delivery of 3 Linde Reachstackers 8/1/2008
• Stage 4 – Yard Delivery 8/30/2008
• Gate Opening 9/2008
• First Vessel Call 9/2008
• Phase 1 Complete 3/28/2009
MCT Outstanding Schedule and Milestone Dates
• IT Infrastructure RFP/Contract 11/15/07• Gate Technology/Infrastructure RFP/Contract 12/1/07• Labor Contracts 12/31/07• Terminal Service Contracts 1/30/08• Terminal Tariff 1/30/08• Operations Staff Hiring 5/1/08• Terminal Equipment 7/1/08
– Empty Handlers– Yard Hustlers– Support Equipment
• Forklifts• Bombcarts• Terminal Vehicles
Contacts
www.mobilecontainerterminal.us
Mobile Container Terminal, LLC.
Brian ClarkProject Director251-300-3050 office251-382-7113 [email protected]
APM Terminals North America
Henrik FriisVice President Sales and [email protected]
