A new report on the development of existing ports has been published by the International Navigation Association (PIANC), in an attempt to standardise and make masterplans more reliable.
Masterplans for the development of existing ports was prepared by an International Working Group (WG 158) established in 2012 and chaired by Stephen Cork, technical director, at engineering and environmental expert, HR Wallingford.
“By referencing the best international practice and key performance indicators available for cargo handling systems and terminal operations, this report will help to support the preparation of reliable and responsive port masterplans,” said Stephen Cork, chairman of the working group and technical director at HR Wallingford.
The report not only examines the latest developments and trends in maritime engineering, port operations and handling equipment, but also, and more importantly. It also discusses changes in the models of port management and the two conditioning factors that have a profound impact on the growth and development of ports - How port operations are carried out and how investments in ports are made.
