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Newsstand - Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador – July 2010 # 32

Berth extension on its width in full operation at Andipuerto.

The results of higher productivity due increased area of operations at the pier has already paid off specially in the case of steel cargoes which was proved on the MV ‘Orient Saori’ which discharged 8,640 MT steel products is just 18 hours.

More orders of Port Machinery and grain bucket of increased capacity.

Andipuerto received its fifth new Payloader ‘CATERPILLAR 938’ and has placed the order of two new buckets. One of the buckets to be received will have a capacity of 12 cbm, to become the biggest size bucket available at all Ecuadorian Ports.

Not only grain imports but also paddy rice exports from Andipuerto.

Andipuerto handled the exports of 20,000 MT of paddy rice via shore using portable concrete separations on pier which together with the use of buckets and a clean pier offered the most efficient loading with a rate of 5,500 MT/DAY.

PROJECT CARGOES EFFICIENTLY HANDLED.

Various types of project cargo including steel pipes for local water company are among the ideal cargoes for a multipurpose pier like Andipuerto and we have been highly regard as the specialist for handling any type of cargoes.

Largest cars export from Ecuador handled by Andinave.

During 2009 Andinave Esmeraldas handled the export of vehicles from the Port of Esmeraldas via its principals Hoegh Autoliners. More exports are expected by the domestic assembly plants using Andinave services in 2010.

ANDINAVE AND HOEGH AUTOLINERS WERE HONOURED AS ‘SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR’.

The Director of Productivity from the Ministry of Industries in Ecuador Mrs. Silvana Peñaherrera during the ceremony held at JW Marriott in Quito-Ecuador awarded Andinave - Hoegh Autoliners as ‘Supplier of the Year 2009’ for its performance in handling Port, Shipping Services & logistics for exporting vehicles from the Port of Esmeraldas – Ecuador to Venezuela. Among other nominees were respectable companies like Panalpina, Maersk, and MSC.

And more compliments from our clients:

“Excelente trabajo de Andinave y su equipo!!!!” – “Excellent work of Andinave and its team” – AYMESA

“Also from our side your performance is rated with the maximum score in all your services.” Ameropa México.

“Many thanks for docs and your extreme excellent agency service which shall bear in mind when calling Guayaquil again.” Oerssleffs

“We thank you also very much for all cooperation tendered for this shipment shipment of Galvanized Steel. Please be advised we will continue recommending the appointment of your company as vessel's agents and stevedores for all our future contracted vessel on shipments of our client to that port.” Naviera Otrabanda, S.A.

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM.

Andinave Companies participated in the event ‘ILAFA’ – Steel producers in Latin America – Swiss Hotel in Quito.

The new berth extension

Andipuerto is adding an area of 455 square meters of berth space by prolonging three meters of its width. The new added area is made of a Metallic structure assembled over a concrete arm with 20 cm of thickness. A broader wharf will allow much easier handling of cargo equipment including shore cranes if needed. The works are to be completed in 90 days.

Arrival of the biggest forklift capacity at Ecuadorian Ports.

Andipuerto through its Port Operator Andigrain S.A. took delivery of the biggest forklift capacity at all Ecuadorian Ports, being a brand new KALMAR of 25 MT capacity. This will allow handling of heavy coils in response to market demand which was long requested by steel importers and traders.

More direct entrance for Andipuerto Terminal.

Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. in early Oct. 2009 inaugurated a new exclusive entrance to its facilities. The old public entrance handles the traffic created by the Fruit and Container Terminal with some congestion during peak hours. Now Andipuerto´s customers will enjoy the comfort of a direct and exclusive road with free flow of trucks in/out of the terminal.

New TECH cameras available

Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. upgraded its camera technology to view live Port Operations at the Terminal. The procedure could be accessed directly via our web site http://www.andinave.com/andipuerto.htm (view sample below) then press where it indicates ‘here’.

The system will ask Usuario (user) and Contraseña (Password), in both write in small letters ‘andipuerto’
Usuario : andipuerto
Contraseña: andipuerto

Then, enjoy direct view access to single cameras on pier or all cameras by choosing in tools ‘Four Cam View’ .

WE WISH TO THANKS ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WITH GREAT REVIEW ABOUT OUR SERVICES

Felicidades por este nuevo logro y avance. Nosotros seguiremos apoyándonos en ustedes para nuestros clientes en Ecuador.
Saludos,
Alejandro Fernandez
Finance Manager
Bunge Latin America, LLC

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Dear sirs,
We agree with Captain’s comments.
Thanks for your assistance during port stay.
Best regards, Máximo Padilla h
PetroClipper SA

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Dear Sirs.
From our side only we have to thank you and congratulate you for your excellent work and performance.
Best regards. Juan Antonio Serafin
AMEROPA

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Dear Sirs
With regards to your message below we would like to comment that we are very happy to see our Master's assessment of your services being excellent in all respects and we would also like to add that from our point of you, as Ship Managers / Ship Operators, we have had the same impression of you during our vessel's recent call at your port.
Your attendance of our vessel has been very prompt, professional and efficient and your reporting to us has also been very good, keeping us always informed of our vessels's movements and progress.
Congratulations and many thanks.
Kind regards. A.Tselentis
ALLIED MARITIME INC

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Good day
Yr msg below well noted and we appreciate the good service provided to the vessel.
will look forward to working with yr agency as & when the next opportunity so arises.
Brgds. capt harpreet singh
Cargill International sa

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Estimados Srs. ANDINAVE Y ANDIPUERTO
Agradecemos por su valiosa colaboración y esfuerzo en el éxito de este proceso.
Saludos cordiales, Econ. Jacquelin Chimbo P
IMPORTACIONES AFABA

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Good day Andinave Ops,
Thank you for the attached, nice to know the vsl was well attended to. We appreciate your service and attendance on behalf of the charterers.
Brgds, Eliot Patrick Ninburg
SAN JUAN NAVIGATION LLC

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM – Ecuadorian Ports Convention at Guayaquil.

Andinave Companies participated in the event PORT CITIES - Exposition and Congress – between August 12-14 at Guayaquil Convention Center.

Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador

The new warehouse named ‘Duomo’ already completed.

Andipuerto has added more storage capacity with the new warehouse which provides flexibility to store Bulk or B/B cargoes.

During Construction Already completed with 9,500 MT of Paper Kraft

First user of the ‘Duomo’

Andipuerto received the vessel ‘TATIO’ with 31,000 MT of Gypsum and since the rain season has commenced in Guayaquil, it was the perfect test to store under the umbrella of the DUOMO, whose design covers 8,000 square meters without internal columns and ceiling above 12 meters high.

Above during discharge of Gypsum from the vessel to the storage place under the ‘Duomo’.

More berth space at Andipuerto
The obsolete belt conveyor infrastructure placed on top back edge of the pier was dismantled given more pier space for transit of Port Equipment and Trucks. Below please find pictures before and after.

Before After

On the Business press and making the Cover.

On the Andean regional Business Magazine ‘America Industrial’, ANDINAVE Companies made the cover and were distinguished as ‘factor of change’ on sustained investment at the Port of Guayaquil. On another article, the Ecuadorian Vice-Minister of Transport Mr. Alex Villacrés, on major local newspaper recognized the Port of Guayaquil as the ‘Biggest Grain Terminal in the Country’ in relation to the Port concessionary Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A.

Andres Rizzo from Andinave - Newspaper ‘El Comercio’ – Jan 24/09

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM for our 25th birthday.

Andinave Companies hosted year end event with their domestic clients and took the opportunity to celebrate 25th year’s foundation of the company.

From left, Pedro Rizzo / General Manager of Andinave S.A.; Rodrigo Viteri / General Manager of Andigrain S.A.;
Bayardo Procel / Commercial Manager of Transmares; Jorge Baquerizo / General Manager of Andipuerto;
Cesar Palacios / President of Port of Guayaqul; Francisco Rizzo / President of Andipuerto;
Luis Cao / General Manager of Contecon; Andres Rizzo / President of Andinave S.A.

Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador

Historic development – updated-

It was in our newsstand # 20 on Dec. 2005 when we last showed aerial photos under the title ‘Constant growth in Port Facilities’, we are now pleased to update with recent photo. In summary the original warehouse capacity has increased from 45,000 MT in 1999 up to 265,000 MT by the end of 2008.

1999 2008

And new ‘Duomo’ coming…….

Andipuerto has initiated the construction of an open warehouse to be located at its central yard (in red lines below), whose design will cover 8,000 square meters without internal columns and ceiling above 12 meters high. This new development because of its design has been given the name of ‘DUOMO’.

Central yard to be covered by open warehouse (red lines).

EQUIPMENT:

Andigrain as Port Operator has placed the order ‘KALMAR’ Forklift of 25 MT capacity. Such heavy equipment has been long waited by customers since steel shipments have increased their unit weight with more than 20 mt each. The unit will arrive in January 2009.

Above picture of current ‘Kalmar forklift of 20 MT capacity only.

Two new Ottawa Trucks arrived

Andipuerto has received two new ‘Kalmar’ Commando trucks which will add to the existing fleet of 8 Trucks. These trucks are coupled with platforms or dump trailers as for transporting cargo from ‘off hook’ vessels until final place of rest.

ISPS – TRAINING PROGRAM

As part of the port code ISPS and its security manual, which Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. obtained certification on July 1st/04, all personnel have been updated with their knowledge covering the certificate, including as per below fire drill training, rescue and evacuation.

Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador

Maintenance yard and new offices ready to be used
As indicated in our newsstand # 27 new offices and maintenance warehouse are finally completed and we are now able to offer 2,500 square meters of easy and clean access for the maintenance of over 50 units of Port Equipment. As per below pictures on the first floor will be accomodated a cafeteria and a training room.

New offices and maintenance yard

B/B Cargoes: Steel is also our expertise
Since more than 20 years our group has exercised the expertise and experience in handling steel cargoes. The majority of the steel traders, operators, and importers recognize the security of appointing Andinave group for the handling of their products. We are pleased that our customers during first half of the year 2008 deposited in our hands over 200,000 MT of steel cargoes. In similar case to Bulk cargoes all port equipment belongs to our group, assuring the best performance in discharging the vessel while avoiding cargo damages, and with discharge rates ranging between 400 MT- 450 MT per hour.

Abovepictures during discharge of steel billets and storage in our specialized yard.

Bulk cargoes: Andipuerto shows its Glass
The gearless barge ‘Barcaza de Sal’ discharged 2,500 MT of broken Amber Glass using excavator and dozer on board and taking 22 hrs to complete discharge operations. Andipuerto was pleased to support the importer for the second time at the terminal.

Andinave S.A appointed official Port Agent for the Chilean Navy.
Our sister company Andinave S.A. was selected by the Chilean Navy to attend the historic Brigantine 'Esmeraldas'. This ship has called at more than 300 ports, and is recognized by her outstanding participation as training ship and floating embassy, receiving on her deck the friendly visit of the highest Head of States, diplomats, military chiefs, the media, and public in general. The traditional navy school ‘Esmeraldas’ made an official call to The Port of Guayaquil on its route to the Mediterranean. The officers and crew were very pleased with the attendance and reccomended Andinave S.A. as their official agent for all future call of the Chilean Navy vessels.

Brigantine ‘Esmeraldas’ while approaching berth. Andinave staff with vessel command .

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM
Visit of President Lech Walesa
Andipuerto´s Executive PresidentFrancisco Rizzo Pastor who also holds the honorary consulate of Poland in Ecuador had the honour to host a special lunch for former President of Poland Lech Walesa. President Walesa was invited by the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce although took the time for Mr. Rizzo's invitation were ex- Presidents of Ecuador and important politicians and businessmen were among the guests. President Walesa co-founded Solidarity, the Soviet bloc's first independent trade union, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, and served as President of Poland from 1990 to 1995.

From Left- Francisco Rizzo Pastor-Executive President of Andipuerto and President Lech Walesa

Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador

New Warehouse 'Juliet' – Just inaugurated.
As programmed and indicated in our newsstand # 26 it was delivered this month the new warehouse ‘Juliet’ with a huge open space of 8,000 M2. Due to high demand the warehouse was filled immediately with Bulk Soy Bean Meal with estimated total storage capacity of 35,000 MT.

Before and after – warehouse 'Juliet'

…and Maintenance yard and new offices also coming very soon.
Just next to warehouse 'Juliet' new offices and maintenance yard for machinery is being built in an area of 2,500 M2. The goal will be to maximize customer service and operations in one location while having also technical support for all cargo equipment and machinery. The area will also have a cafeteria and will serve as training room for stevedores and cargo equipment operators.

New offices and maintenance yard to be ready in March 2008

New Arrivals - Flow of new machinery delivered to Andipuerto.
Andipuerto has received in the past days more new equipment for the handling of bulk cargoes.

Four brand new Mini- Loaders CAT model 262-C, for a total of six available at the terminal, and our third new Front Loader CAT 938-G.

Paper craft received
Andipuerto was pleased to receive the vessel ‘Brezze Arrow’ from company Gearbulk. It was discharged 7,565 MT of paper craft under excellent discharge speed of 582 MT per hr.

Front open yard at Andipuerto filled with Paper Craft.

Yes – double banking is possible and worthwhile…
Due to congestion and rain delays at the Port of Guayaquil, it has been necessary in many cases to request bulk carrier’s operators to accept/arrange permission for double banking with liquid tanker vessels at the calm waters alongside Andipuerto. The terminal offers two Yokohama fenders and berth dues discount while the manoeuvre is in place. The tankers are to discharge agricultural soy beam or corn oils which are no danger for the operation.

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM
End of year Festivities.
Port Authorities of Guayaquil and all major importers joined host Andipuerto Terminal for cocktails and special lunch. It was offered traditional yet distinctive dishes, including Ecuadorian Jumbo Shrimps with a gourmet red-crab sauce. Almost 40 guests enjoyed the lunch under a cordial environment.

From left Mr. Eng. Alex Villacrés Sánchez, President of Port Authorities of Guayaquil; Rear Admiral & Eng Mr. Tomás Leroux, General Manager of the Port Authorities of Guayaquil; Rear Admiral (ret) Carlos Garcia of Andipuerto. PICTURE ON THE RIGHT, from left Mr. Wladimir Yepez from Pronaca, Mr. Eng. Jorge Baquerizo, General Manager of Andipuerto; and Mr. Jaime Castellon from Brenntag.

Cloudy days but still a Red Carpet welcome.
Andipuerto provided a hand to Club Cruise vessel M/V ‘Albatros’ . Due to heavy congestion at the Port of Guayaquil especially with heavy rain delays the vessel was urged to berth before dawn as the tour operator needed to arrange an early flight for one day tour to our Capital City of Quito. Andipuerto arranged the space for her 16 hrs berth stay at Guayaquil. The ‘ Albatros’ was carrying 611 passengers with a crew of 321 people.

Red carpet reception at Andipuerto

New Warehouses ‘Delta III’ and ‘Delta IV’ – Just inaugurated
As indicated in our newsstand # 25 and right on schedule Andipuerto completed the construction of warehouses ‘Delta III’ and ‘Delta IV’ for an additional horizontal warehouse area of 2,000 m2 . These warehouses will be used for small parcels, bagged cargo, general and remains from big lots of bulk cargoes.

Above inside ‘Delta III’ – being stored with 35,000 bags. Above outside ‘Delta IV’ – being stored with 2,800 MT of bulk cargo.

… and New Warehouse ‘Juliet’ to be inaugurated in Jan. 2008
Our 9th Warehouse has already initiated construction with an area of 8,000 M2 to be completed by Jan. 2008.

Above shows development of future warehouse ‘Juliet’

New open yard covering 6,000 M2 already completed.
Andipuerto completed on time the delivery of 6,000 M2 available for steel importers for storing ‘Hot’ products which do not need warehouse protection. The yard is located just in front of the pier right after the exit of the second ramp. Its location will allow faster and more efficient discharge operation for steel cargoes.

The open yard in front of second access ramp already with steel and projects cargoes.

SOCIAL EVENTS- CAUGHT ON FILM
The Ministry of Agriculture of Ecuador and Japanese Ambassador visit Andipuerto.
On Aug. 16th in occasion of the fertilizers donation by the Government of Japan a ceremony was held at Andipuerto facilities with presence of important authorities. In the last four years Andipuerto has won the tender in handling their products.

On right hand Picture (from right), Mr. Rodrigo Viteri from Andinave; Mr. Carlos Jativa, Minister Foreign affairs of Ecuador; Mr. Masahiro Maekawa Ambassador of Japan; Mr. Alex Villacres President of the Port Authorities of Guayaquil; and Mr Jaime Durango Vice-Minister of Agriculture.

ANDINAVE Companies participate at EXPOMAR 2007
During the exhibition held at the new convention center in Guayaquil all Andinave companies offered their services with a cocktail reception with all their clients.

Our stand at EXPOMAR and on the right side Andipuerto staff member Mr. Fabian Prieto and Miss Maria Fernanda Cornejo

Sponsored sailboat ‘Viña del Mar II’ wins regatta.
Our sponsored sailboat ‘Viña del Mar II’ under the helm of Francisco Rizzo Jr. won the coastal regatta covering 114 nautical miles being overall winner under handicap system IMS and also the blue ribbon prize for being first in real time. The regatta consisted on departing from Salinas and going around the island of La Plata and return. The total sailing time was 18 hours non-stop.

Viña del Mar II upon her arrival at the finish line.

New Ramp – Just inaugurated and ready for operation.
The new ramp was inaugurated with the vessel ‘HELEN C’ discharging 6,711 MT of Steel products on May 10th /07.

New ramp is 21 mts long x 8 mts wide. Please also see aerial view below on title ‘MORE PROJECTS’.

More constructions for Andipuerto
Warehouses – Delta 3 & 4 in progress and scheduled to be completed in 45 days.

Above picture shows in red future warehouses Delta 4. Our ISPS officer in front of warehouse Delta 3

Maintenance of terminal entrance
In order to cope with heavy transit of trucks Andipuerto decided to reinforce terminal entrance.

The asphalt is three inches thick, covering an area of approx 2,000 M2.

More Projects
NEW WAREHOUSE ’JULIET’ TO BE CONSTRUCTED – marking a record for dry-bulk terminals in Ecuador.
We are happy to announce the decision by company directors to construct our 9th warehouse with an area of 8,000 M2 for storage of 28,000 MT bulk. Andipuerto will increase its warehouse capacity from 220,000 MT up to approx 250,000 MT being the biggest dry bulk terminal as per warehouse capacity in the Republic of Ecuador.

Below shows three areas of new development: 1) New ramp already completed; 2) New open yard asphalted; 3) New warehouse ‘Juliet’

New Open Yard – 6,000 M2.
In addition of asphalting the entrance as per above pictures ANDIPUERTO will continue to asphalt an area of 6,000 M2 where an open yard has been assigned in order to store hot steel products or general cargo. The area is located in the centre of the terminal between the silos and the liquid tanks.

New area to be asphalted of approx. 6,000 M2

CARGO EQUIPMENT FOR DRY BULK CARGOES AT ANDIPUERTO
The cargo machinery for handling dry bulk cargo keeps growing and reflects our dedication on improving efficiency in every operation.

New area to be asphalted of approx. 6,000 M2

New Logo
We are pleased to present our new logo which maintains Its traditional character but providing more identity for each of the services offered by Andinave companies.

More construction ordered for Andipuerto
More warehouses In order to cope with demand for General cargo and small bulk parcels Andipuerto has ordered the construction of two small warehouses called Delta 3 & 4 for with an area 2,000 square meters to be delivered in four months.

Above picture shows in red future warehouses Delta 3 & 4. with approx. 2,000 M2.

New ramp access to pier being constructed.
Andipuerto commenced the construction of a second ramp which will facilitate further the truck transit and future plans to construct a second pier. The ramp is expected to be available in six weeks.

Above shows current ramp available. (Northbound) New ramp to be completed in approx 6 weeks. (Southbound)

Three new weight scales ready for operation
As per our newsstand # 23 Andipuerto has already fully operative weight scales # 3, 4, & 5.

New weight scale # 5– located in front of the pier. New weight scale # 3 and # 4 – Fully operative

Our Sixth new ‘Mack’ bucket ordered for Andipuerto.
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of our third 10 cbm ‘Mack’ Bucket. This new bucket will be the sixth acquisition of ‘radio-controlled’ buckets, being 3 of 10 cbm and 3 of 6 cbm capacity.

# 3 - 10 cbm ‘Mack’ Bucket

Third New Wheel-Loader CAT 938 G Serie II ordered for Andipuerto.
Andipuerto will add this additional wheel-loader to its 31 units of various cargo equipments.

# 3 - CAT 938 G Serie II

Three new weight scales ordered for Andipuerto
As per our newsstand # 22 Andipuerto ordered the construction of two brand new scales ‘Mettler- Toledo’ specially designed for weighting heavy Trucks. But in fact Andipuerto decided to add an additional scale from its original order. Out of three new scales, one will replace the existing old scale # 3 next to liquid tanks, the second scale named # 4 will be constructed right next to # 3, and finally the last one named # 5 will be located just in front of the pier (see below) and has been designed to support all weighting from trucks loaded and coming from the vessel during discharge operations.

Almost completed weight scale # 5– located in front of the pier. In construction weight scale # 3 and # 4 – Next to Liquid tanks.

Andipuerto adapts to customer’s need.
On average 160,000 bags of fertilizers are dispatched every month from our specially assigned fertilize warehouses (‘Echo I’ and ‘Golf’). In coordination with our clients a new office was added next to warehouse ‘Golf’ as to support physical delivery and detailed attention exclusively for this product.

New office next to Golf warehouse.

Andipuerto is flexible under bulk cargo conditions.
On Sept. 6th / 06, Andipuerto attended the MV ‘Copihue’ with 5,500 MT of clay in Bulk. Our customer previously advised that the product will not arrive as free flowing material with big stones. Andipuerto arranged to discharge the product directly into pier without use of hoppers. The terminal provided all its road machinery as to load trucks while able to complete the vessel in 29 hrs.

MV ‘Copihue’ while berthed at Andipuerto.

Keeping the record.
Lately on Aug. 18th /06 Andipuerto attended the MV ‘Helen C’ with 11,000 MT of SBM being discharged in 25 hrs or 440 MT per hrs/ 10,560 MT per day. Previous records show on May 22nd /06 Andipuerto discharged 6,000 MT of bulk sulphur from MV ‘Auk Arrow’ in 12 hrs or 500 MT per hr/12,000 MT per day. Also last Dec. 2005, the MV ‘Danny Boy’ carrying 27,150 MT of corn was discharged in 48 hrs at the rate of 566 MT per hr/13,584 MT per day.

MV ‘Helen C’ – during discharge operations at Andipuerto under the average discharge rate of 440 MT per hr.

Our affiliate Andinave S.A. obtains renewal for ISO certificate
Since May 2003- Andinave S.A. was the first 100% Ecuadorian Port Agency & Logistic Services to obtain ISO certificate. The BV ISO certificate has been renewed until 2009. Above certificate includes stevedoring and port logistic services.

Two new weight scales ordered for Andipuerto
Andipuerto has ordered two new weight scales ‘Bettler- Toledo’ specially designed for heavy Trucks. It is designed for above-ground installation. Driving surface is reinforced concrete (8 inches thick) with a modular steel framework. Steel I-beam framework is assembled on site and provides a built-in side rail for safety. Digitol load cells transmit a powerful signal for accurate, reliable weighing.

Truckmaster Scale ‘Bettler Toledo’- is a concrete-deck scale (commercial duty) for weighing highway vehicles.

The ‘HITACHI’ crane – 28 year old vancuvator is dismantled at Andipuerto.
After 28 years of use, while being a public pier, the vancuvator was used together with buckets to discharge grain products. The new administration at Andipuerto decided to dismantle the whole piece considering that more efficient discharge methods are currently being used at the terminal. The removal has created more space alongside the pier and higher productivity for handling bulk and break bulk cargoes.

The process of dismantling the crane took 28 days with 60 hrs of shore crane hiring and 18 truck voyages as to bring break pieces into a special storage area.

First shipments of wire rods exported from Guayaquil.
Ecuador is a major importer of steel products, although this time a local Ecuadorian steel mill made the exception by delivering one of their first export shipments ‘Made in Ecuador’. For this historic event the local steel mill chose our affiliated company Andigrain S.A as their Port Operator in order to handle their exports at the public piers of the Port Authority of Guayaquil.

Wire rods loaded on vessel ‘Cordillera’ V.38 belonging from Line Transmares (Chile)

Andipuerto receives visit from Minister of Agriculture of Ecuador.
Under the presence of the Minister of Agriculture of Ecuador, Mr Pablo Rizzo Pastor, Andipuerto handled one of the season’s first shipments of bagged rice exports. The rice exporters were very pleased with the results of excellent cargo handling and zero shortage or damage cargo.

The Minister of Agriculture addressing the media conference.

5,000 MT of bagged Rice loaded on board MV ‘Artic Clipper’

Heavy Lifts discharged
Project cargoes are no exception in our shipping services. Below the 34 MT Tanks discharged from vessel Cordillera at the Public Pier # 5 at the Port Authority of Guayaquil.

Andinave Group acts as sponsor for runners at the Half Marathon (21 Km) race in Guayaquil-Ecuador.
With the participation of over one thousands athletes our runners completed the race in good shape and excellent time.

G.Molina,A.Rizzo,R.Viteri

New warehouse Delta II – 3,700 M2
As per our construction announcement in our newsstand # 20, the new warehouse was delivered right on schedule for March 2007.

Located next to Delta I – Please see above in front of tug (left side)

New warehouse Echo II – 5,000 M2
Also at the end of March 2007, it was delivered the horizontal warehouse ECHO II.

Located in front of Center green yard next to Echo I

New squeeze belt for storage purposes
Andipuerto has acquired a new squeeze belt which provides assistance for storage of products in horizontal warehouses with height up to 8 Meters.

Dredging works at Andipuerto pier.
For the past two weeks the dredge (below) has been working at the terminal. It is expected to reach alongside at least 10 meter on LMW., however the channel entrance for the Port of Guayaquil remains with max draft of 9,75 meters swad.

Constant growth in Port Facilities
Original warehouse capacity has increased from 45,000 MT in 1999 up to 200,000 MT by the end of 2005.

1999

2003

2005

…and more Warehouses to come for Andipuerto
Andipuerto has just ordered the construction of two new warehouses called ‘Echo II’ and ‘Delta II’ with a total area of 8,700 square meters to be delivered by March 2007.

ECHO II – Area: 5,000 M2

Terminal View (Oct 2005)- Warehouse location ‘ECHO II’

In construction (Dic.2005)

DELTA II – Area: 3,700 M2

Terminal View (Oct. 2005) – Warehouse location ‘DELTA II’

In construction (Dic. 2005)

New bulk product discharged for the first time in Ecuador.
In coordination with the seller and a local steel mill the terminal successfully discharged the first shipment of bulk hot steel brikets into Ecuador. Thanks to the support from our customers the process was carefully programmed among all parties involved, being a complete logistic success.

New exterior yard next to Warehouse ‘Delta’
Andipuerto has just completed the construction of a new open yard space next to warehouse ‘Delta’ with an area of 4,770 square meters. Such facility will provide additional open storage area for B/B and General cargo.

Exterior of warehouse ‘Delta’ with an area of 4,770 M2.

New reinforced walls with concrete material for warehouses ‘Fox’, ‘Golf’ and ‘Hotel’
In order to improve cargo separation and take advantage more efficiently of all cargo spaces, the terminal has reinforced the walls of their warehouses with concrete-steel structure.

Warehouse ‘Hotel’ – 9,000 m2

MORE NEW EQUIPMENT ORDERED FOR ANDIPUERTO

Second New Wheel-Loader ordered for Andipuerto.
Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A has ordered via Caterpillar dealer in Guayaquil its second new Wheel Loader model CAT 938 G Serie II as to arrive from Brazil in October 05. By having two similar machines it is expected to further improve the efficiency of bulk deliveries into receiver’s trucks. The new equipment will also load a bucket of 5.5 cbm cap. and a reach-out of 4.3 meters height, and also will be used to accommodate more efficiently bulk cargo inside vessel holds and horizontal warehouses.

New ‘Caterpillar’ - Wheel Loader Model 938 G Series II (to be available 2 units at terminal)

Two new D5G Track- Type Tractors ‘Caterpillar’ ordered for Andipuerto.
Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. has purchased two new D5G tractors which combine the power of a larger tractor with the versatility and manoeuvrability of a smaller machine in one package to meet a wide range of job applications. With its comfortable operator station, excellent visibility and simple joystick control, the D5G will provide greater efficiency for cargo storage at the terminal.

Two new D5G Track-Type Tractors ordered

Two new Multi terrain mini- Loaders ‘Caterpillar’
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of two additional Mini Loaders. The Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader, with its many work tool options, is a highly versatile, compact construction machine. It is designed to deliver reliability and productivity in the toughest working conditions. With this purchase the terminal will have a total of six units.

Two additional new mini-loaders ordered. (For the total of 6 units to be available)

New ‘Ottawa’ truck for delivery in Sept. 05
Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A., has purchased its fourth ‘Ottawa’ truck similar as per picture attached. These trucks have been very efficient at the terminal and have increased the speed of the logistic cycle from vessel’s gang until final place of storage.

New Ottawa truck ordered. (For the total of 4 units to be available)

(Two) New 15 MT Cap. Forklifts model ‘Caterpillar’ DP150 arrived for our subsidiary Andigrain S.A. (Port Operator)
For the handling of general cargo and steel cargoes, Andigrain S.A. has just received from Caterpillar dealer in Guayaquil, two new 15 MT Cap. Forklifts.
Andigrain S.A. owns a total of 14 units. Below picture while arrived on customs at the Port of Guayaquil.

Two new 15 MT Cap. Forklifts just arrived. Andigrain owns a total of 14 units.

New warehouses ‘Golf’ and 'Hotel' duly completed and ready for operation
Andipuerto has officially increased its total storage capacity for up to 160,000 MT, adding these two warehouses.

Warehouse ‘Hotel’ – 9,000 m2 View inside

Warehouse ‘Golf’ – 9,000 m2

Positive year for Andipuerto
Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. is pleased to announce the total volume handled in 2004 reached 812,000 MT an increase of 42% from previous year. Also this volume represents 12% of total cargo movement for the whole Port of Guayaquil even though the terminal has only one pier.

This volume also represents a record considering it surpasses the total volume handled by the Port of Manta with four piers and also the Port of Esmeraldas with three piers.

Warehouse ‘Golf’ inaugurated with cargo donation from the Japanese Government.
More than 250,000 bags were received at Andipuerto as part of the program ‘2KR‘ in which the Japanese Government donates Fertilizers to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Agriculture. This is the second time the donation have been awarded to Andigrain S.A. with the assistance from Andipuerto facilities.

Signature of new agreement.
On December/04 it was signed a new contract agreement with the Port Authorities by which the period of the concession was extended from 20 to 25 years.

From left to Right: Mr. José Davila General Manager of the Port Authorities of Guayaquil, and Mr. Jorge Baquerizo General Manager of Andipuerto.

New construction order for warehouse 'Hotel' to be ready by Jan.2005
We are very pleased to announce the construction order of our Fourth new warehouse to be named 'HOTEL' with an area of 9,000 Square Meters to be completed by the end of January 2005. This new facility will be added to the following warehouses:

'Echo' = of 5,000 Square Meters – Inaugurated Jan 2003
'Fox' = of 9,000 Square Meters – Inaugurated Jan. 2004
'Golf' = of 9,000 Square Meters – To be inaugurated Dec. 2004

Adding the new construction Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. will increase its existing warehouse and silos capacity from before the concession of 45,000 MT, for up to 160,000 MT of cargo.

Warehouse ‘Hotel’ in construction.

Warehouse ‘Golf’ in construction.

Pier Maintenance completed.
At the end of Aug./04 it was successfully completed the pier maintenance in which was replaced by a renewed 15 cm thick new concrete platform with steel reinforced rebars. The previous platform was only 10 cm thick

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New steel reinforced concrete platform for the pier

New ‘Mack’ bucket of 10 cbm capacity.
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of second 10 cbm ‘Mack’ Bucket. This new bucket will be the fifth acquisition of ‘radio-controlled’ buckets.

Live cameras at Andipuerto pier.
Now it is possible to watch live via internet the vessel activity at Andipuerto. Please request your user # and password # to info@andinave.com

Directions:
Please go on flw IP address: http://200.110.68.74/dvr/
then press ‘Single View’
Write down ‘user’ and ‘password‘ (Kindly request to email: info@andinave.com)
usuario: xxx
contraseña: xxxxxxxx
then choose:
‘Pier West Side’ or ‘ Pier East Side’
and you wil see vessel discharging ‘Live’

Mini Loaders ‘Caterpillar’
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of TWO new Mini Loaders ‘Caterpillar’, this equipment will be added to the two mini loaders ‘Bobcat’ purchased in 2003.

ISPS Code (Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. obtained certification on July 1st/04)

“ I always knew that Security Manual would come in Handy one day!”

New warehouse named 'GOLF' to be ready by Dec.2004
We are very pleased to announce the construction order of our third new warehouse to be named 'GOLF' with an area of 9,000 Square Meters to be completed by the end of December 2004. Previously in January of 2003 it was inaugurated the warehouse (named 'Echo') with an area of 5,000 Square Meters, and in January 2004 it was also inaugurated the warehouse (named 'Fox') with an area of 9,000 Square Meters. Adding the new construction Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. will increase its existing warehouse and silos capacity from before the concession of 45,000 MT, for up to 160,000 MT of cargo.

The line in red shows construction site for warehouse 'Golf' of 9,000 Mts2. To be completed by Dec. 2004

'Notice of Maintenance' for Andipuerto Pier of 150 meters length.
As part of the pier maintenance schedule, the original concrete platform of 10 cm thick, it currently been replaced and renewed with a 15 cm thick concrete platform with steel reinforced rebar. It is expected that vessels operations will be restricted from Aug. 3rd until Aug. 20th/04 when completion of the work is expected.

Maintenance works at the pier. Photos shows as the work progress to be completed by Aug. 20th/04.

New warehouse ready for Dec.2003
Due to increased demand of warehouse space we are very pleased to announce the construction of a new warehouse (to be named 'Foxtrot') with an area of 9,000 Square Meters to be completed by the end of December 2003. Previously also in January of 2003 it was inaugurated the warehouse (named 'Echo') with an area of 5,000 Square Meters.

Adding the new construction Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A. will increase its existing bulk warehouse and silos capacity from approx 65,000 MT, up to 100,000 MT of bulk cargo.

New record of discharge for Soy Beam Oil in bulk at Andipuerto
Due to further improvement of oil liquid bulk facilities , as from Nov. 2003, it has been added to service an additional second pipe line (out of previously only one) as per disposal from tanker vessels. Therefore the terminal will be able to offer two independent pipe lines which can pump simultaneously from the vessel to shore tanks for different receivers or products without wasting any time. Recently on attendance of the tanker 'Altair' with 6,500 MT of soy beam oil, the terminal was able to discharge in just 12 hours, and braking its record with over 500 MT/per hr, from the previous rate of only 200 MT/per hr. This will cut by more than half the time of vessel stay and will introduce a new discharge rate for bulk oils in Guayaquil.

New Wheel-Loader ordered for Andipuerto
Andipuerto Guayaquil S.A has ordered via Caterpillar dealer in Guayaquil a new Wheel Loader model CAT 938 G Serie II as to arrive from Brazil in 70 days. It is expected with this new equipment to further improve bulk deliveries into receivers trucks directly from our horizontal warehouses with quick dispatches. The machine can load with a bucket of 5.5 cbm cap. and a reach-out of 4.3 meters height, and may be used also for accommodating more efficiently bulk cargo inside vessel holds or horizontal warehouses.

Palm garden
In contrast to the usual the port working environment it was added a 'palm garden' which provide a nice and relax green area among the traffic of heavy machinery around the terminal.

New service: Oil Palm export
We are very pleased to announce as from Sept/2003 the refurbishment of liquid tank # 2 of 3,200 MT cap. with adequate water heater installation to facilitate oil palm exports. This service will be in addition of their current usage for imports of soy and corn crude liquid imports with total tank capacity of 9,600 MT.

New bobcat T300
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of second new Bobcat 2003 model T300 to be used during bulk discharge inside vsl´s hold and also for shore support inside Andipuerto´s two horizontal warehouses with a total area of approx. 10,000 sqm2.

SILOS: sensor-thermal lines reports
Andipuerto will be the only bulk terminal to offer instant reports to monitor the temperature in all three silos of 18,900 MT cap. which could be attached on email reports upon request from clients.