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The team of Klaveness Japan and the Baumarine by Klaveness alliance optimized the logistics of the vessel MV Penta in Mizushima Port after executing a cargo exchange that saved two and a half days of navigation.
Representatives from both companies inspected the unloading of grain from the ship in Mizushima. Participating in the activity were Junji Aratani, Chartering Manager; Ryo Miura, Taiship Representative; Francisco Gomez, Baumarine Director, and Haruki Chua, General Manager of Klaveness Japan. The operation coincided with the recent redelivery of a previous charter contract for the vessel, prior to its 15-year special survey.
The voyage initially planned for discharge at two ports located at opposite ends of Japan, but a lack of stock in a neighboring silo in Mizushima prompted an exchange of cargo between different recipients and vessels. This restructuring allowed for timely deliveries and optimized the positioning of the ships for their subsequent operations.
The logistical adjustment saved two and a half days of ballast for the MV Penta's dry dock. Furthermore, the maneuver reduced unnecessary sailing time for the other involved vessel, leaving it in a more favorable position for its next contract in the North Pacific.
Regarding the vessel's adaptation in terminals with operational limitations, Haruki Chua stated that "with a bit of ingenuity, we were able to identify a route where the Penta could load almost as much as a Kamsarmax in Japanese ports with draft restrictions."
For his part, Junji Aratani analyzed the results of the coordinated procedure among the actors in the maritime transport chain. "While this improvement in efficiency was due to an unexpected cargo shortage, it highlighted what is possible when shipowners and charterers work together at a deeper level. Lower average freight costs, reduced emissions, and a more efficient fleet are just the tip of the iceberg," he declared.
