Port of Balboa, one of the most important ports in Central America

The Port of Balboa, strategically located in the Republic of Panama, has been an indisputable protagonist in the Central American maritime scenario, remaining one of the most transcendental ports for trade, logistics and distribution in the region.

In addition, its privileged geographical position and its world-class infrastructure have made it a preferred option for companies seeking an efficient route for their operations.

 

History of the Port of Balboa


The Port has a long history dating back to the 16th century, it was founded by the Spanish in 1519 and quickly became one of the most important ports in the Americas, it played a key role in trade between Spain and its colonies in America. .

In the 20th century, it remained one of the most important ports in the region, benefiting from the rise of the Panama Canal, which opened in 1914 and became a key transit point for trade between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Since then, it has continued to grow and modernize in recent years, investing in new infrastructure, such as:

- new container terminals
- cranes
- loading docks


Thanks to these investments, it has remained one of the most important ports in Central America, handles more than 2 million containers a year and is an important trade center for the region.

 

News and image obtained from "The Logistics World":

https://thelogisticsworld.com/logistica-y-distribucion/puerto-de-balboa-de-los-puertos-mas-importantes-de-centroamerica/

 

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Bound4blue completes installation of three suction sails on board 50,000 tpm tanker

Spanish company bound4blue, which specialises in auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has successfully completed the installation of three eSAIL suction sails on board a product tanker, the Pacific Sentinel, owned by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS).

The installation of the three 22 m high sails was carried out at the Besiktas shipyard in Turkey, taking advantage of a scheduled shutdown of the vessel. The assembly of the systems was completed in less than three days, as planned.

The eSAIL auxiliary wind propulsion system developed by bound4blue is based on the use of a thick sail with an intelligent suction system. These sails are easy to install, operate and maintain, have very few moving parts and are suitable for almost all types of vessels. The company expects fuel savings of approximately 10%, depending on the route.

The installation of the systems on the Pacific Sentinel, a 50,000 dwt product tanker, presented a number of unique challenges, including the vessel´s strut and the existence of ATEX zones (where equipment installed on board must comply with explosion-proof regulations). It was carried out in collaboration with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), meeting classification and safety standards. ABS played a key role in granting the ‘wind-assisted’ notation, fundamental for the structural integration of eSAILs with the ship and their alignment with regulatory frameworks such as the ETS Directive, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation or the IMO´s IIC.

 

News and image obtained: ‘Asociación de Navieros Españoles’.

https://anave.es/bound4blue-completa-la-instalacion-de-tres-velas-de-succion-a-bordo-de-un-petrolero-mr/

 

 

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