Wilhelmsen Port Services

🚨 Important Update: The nationwide port workers strike in India, scheduled for August 28th, has been officially called off. 🤝 The leaders of the Port Workers Union have successfully reached a new five-year agreement with the Indian Port Association after negotiations in New Delhi on August 27th. 🚢 With this resolution, all operations should proceed as normal. 📧 For any further inquiries, please contact our local offices at [email protected] and [email protected]. ✨ Don't miss out on the latest port-related updates — subscribe to our Port News newsletter today: https://lnkd.in/gZu3QDqw #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #india #port #operations

👏 Kudos to our incredible teams in Kuwait and Egypt for flawlessly executing a cross-trade project from Hurghada, Egypt, to Lagos, Nigeria. 🚢 From site pickup to loading on board the vessel and ocean freight to Lagos, our Egypt team provided full logistics solutions, including planning, lashing, inland transport over 685km to Alexandria port, and securing the cargo on 14x40' Mafis, 3x20' std and 3x40' HC. 🌟 Their seamless coordination and expertise at every step ensured a successful port call. 👍 Proud of our teams' dedication and teamwork! #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #logistics #shipping #egypt #kuwait

When the weight of your cargo demands expertise – ✨Recently, our Thailand Maritime Logistics team successfully managed the export of a rig and 8 SOC containers from Thailand to Taiwan and is now gearing up for the return import back to Thailand. 💯 From seamless customs clearance and cargo securing to coordinating with authorities on transportation and cargo operations, 📅 plus ensuring timely air freight for additional equipment, our team made sure every step went smoothly. 💪 You can always count on our team to deliver complex logistics solutions with precision and reliability! #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #logistics #projectcargo #freight #thailand #taiwan #shipping

👏 Kudos to our Poland team for their excellent service to Celebrity Silhouette, the largest passenger ship to call at the port of Gdynia this year, accommodating over 3,000 passengers and 1,000 crew members. 🛳️ This was the vessel's first visit to Gdynia, and our team worked hard to ensure a smooth and safe port call. 🤝 A memorable plaque exchange ceremony marked the occasion, with our Ships Agency Operator, Hubert Sobkowicz, representing the team. ✨ We couldn’t be prouder of our Poland team's dedication and excellence! Photo credit - Celebrity Silhouette in the port of Gdynia: GospodarkaMorska #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #poland #gdynia #cruise

🎉 As part of an employee initiative, our colleagues in India visited Srujna – an NGO dedicated to empowering women impacted by poverty. 🥭 They learnt all about their Farm2Jar programme which helps women in India produce and sell healthy and sustainable food products. 💡 Our India team also attended one of their training sessions, learning and gaining insight into the project and it's impact. 💖 Employee-led initiatives like this one enable us to support causes that employees are passionate about. 🤝 As a result of this visit, employees in India will continue to support the Farm2Jar project and the difference it is making to enabling women to become financially independent. ✨ We are proud to be supporting Srujna and our employees for driving local community impact. #Wilhelmsen #WeAreWilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #india #mumbai #empowerment

Over 600 professionals and technical resources involved 🚢 – Our Canary Islands team played a key role in the recent GTA FPSO project in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, acting as agents for the full convoy and providing comprehensive logistical support. ⚓The large-scale operations of this massive 270-meter vessel, showcased Tenerife port's capabilities and the region’s global transport importance, accomplishing what some large ports couldn’t.   👏 From meticulous planning since last October to seamless execution, our team's hard work ensured the project completed smoothly and weeks ahead of schedule. 🎉 A heartfelt shoutout to our amazing Canary Islands team and everyone involved!   🤝To show our appreciation, our team held a special ceremony, attended by key figures, including Pedro Suárez, president of the Port Authority of Tenerife, Rosa Dávila, president of the Cabildo of Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and German Acevedo Vinoly, our director and project manager of Wilhelmsen Port Services Canarias.   💬Pedro Suárez highlighted that "this has been the first success case of the port of Tenerife in this field with a public-private collaboration, which demonstrates the importance of such collaborations in achieving great accomplishments. In fact, we hope this will be the spearhead for continuing to attract more projects of this magnitude, allowing the port of Tenerife to gain international recognition in the field of ship repair."    🙌Cheers to making the port of Tenerife great and showcasing our local experts' excellence to the world! #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #shipping #maritime #tenerife #canaryislands

🎉 New office in Madeira, Portugal – The Port of Funchal welcomes its first new shipping agency in 20 years, and it's us! 🌟 Prominent local authorities, including Dr. José Manuel Rodrigues, President of the Parliament of Madeira, Dr. Rui Barreto, Regional Secretary of Economy, Sea and Fisheries, and Paula Cabaço, President of the Madeira Port Authority, joined us for the May 16th inauguration, celebrating this milestone for Madeira's maritime industry. 🤝 Our Ships Agency Territory Manager Iberia, Carlos Catarino, Ships Agency Manager Portugal, jorge costa, and Ships Agency Manager Madeira, Jorge Ferreira, were also present at the event, reinforcing our commitment to building successful partnerships and strong relationships with the local authorities. 💪 Special thanks to our dedicated Portugal team who had worked tirelessly to secure all necessary legal permissions for a smooth launch. 🚢 The office is now fully operational, ready to serve vessels and collaborate on exciting new projects. ⚓ We look forward to many successful ventures and fruitful partnerships ahead! #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #shipping #maritime #madeira #portugal

👏 Kudos to our dedicated Philippines team for successfully coordinating the Hanseatic Spirit Cruise Ship's first port calls in the beautiful Philippines cruise ports, Albay and Batanes.    🚢 Their expertise ensured smooth, safe, and timely operations, enabling more than 300 crew and passengers onboard to have a delightful experience in Albay and Batanes. ✨ It's moments like these that reaffirm our commitment to providing seamless and exceptional port call experiences. #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #philippines #albay #batanes #cruise 

New updates from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) — ⛵ To support the Egypt International Boat Show, yachts less than 300 tons will be granted a 50% transit rebate. 📅 This new circular takes effect from 1 July 2024 and will remain valid until 1 October 2024. ✨To enhance your transit experience, SCA has also renewed existing rebate circulars for Bulk Carriers, Tankers, LNG Carriers, LPG Carriers, Vehicle Carriers, and Containers.❗They will remain valid until 31 December 2024 (the last permissible sailing date from origin port is 31 December 2024). 📅 Make sure to plan your sailings accordingly! 🗺️ For more information on specific rebates and routes, check out our Suez Canal Rebates Map: https://lnkd.in/g5kGP7Yw 📨 Our Suez Canal Rebate Desk team is also available to assist you with any queries. #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #suezcanal #egypt #yachting #rebates

#ThankYouSeafarers for braving the seas to keep global trade moving! 👏 We're proud to have supported over 150,000 seafarers in 2023. ✨ Your safety is our priority, that's why we: 🤝 Partner only with suppliers who meet our safety standards ✅ Organize supplier forums to reinforce our ESG standards and educate our suppliers on best practices 🛥️🚗 Provide clear safety instruction cards on all launch boats and vehicles, locating safety equipment and emphasizing stop work in unsafe work conditions ⚠️ Mandate suppliers to conduct thorough passenger safety briefings and pre-departure maintenance checks for optimal safety and reliability Your dedication and resilience safeguard our seas and connect our world. 🌎 We are committed to enhancing safety in the maritime industry, and together, we can ensure smoother, more efficient operations. #Wilhelmsen #WilhelmsenPortServices #portservices #maritime #shipping #seafarers #DayoftheSeafarer #SafetyTipsAtSea