Hamburg Sud reports on Chilean port situation

By on Mar 8, 2010

Following the earthquake in Chile, Hamburg Sud has issued the following report regarding operations as the port the shipping line serves:

In the north of Chile, the ports of Iquique, Antofagasta and Port Angamos are fully operational

Valparaiso: Container berths 1, 2, 3 are operational for dry and reefer cargo TPSV is trying to make berth 4 available for the use of fruits chambers ships moving from container piers The older berths 5 and 7 are not operating due to various structural damage

TPSV maintains an emergency berthing program (ie temporarily suspending agreed berthing windows) to ensure efficient port operation, allocating berths on a first come, first served basis

San Antonio: STI has announced that dock structure did not suffer any serious damage that could limit normal terminal operation However, as at the morning of March 3rd, STI did not have the power necessary to move ground resources such as gantry cranes, or to supply electrical power to reefer containers According to the latest update, both STI and Public Dock are operating ships according to the emergency berthing program in order to reduce congestion

San Vicente: The terminal has issued an official notice confirming that the facility did not incur any structural damage Shore cranes appear to be operational, and the pier structure above water level appears sound after a technical review The terminal maintains an official draft of 12 metres

While the area between the pier and stacking yard incurred notable damages, overall damages should not limit vessel operation However, own generators are required for electricity supply for reefers, since the public electricity supply is not yet available

Lirquen: Damages to the pier and crane are limited The terminal offers limited reefer care / electricity, and operation is subject to permit by maritime authorities

In general, all terminals and depots are dealing with a shortage of labour since curfews are still in place

Hamburg Süd will constantly monitor the situation and will issue reports as soon as further information is made available