Bulk Handling – Page 5
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The sky isn't falling in on cargo demand... yet
While the sky “isn’t falling in”, as one speaker put it, there was a definite air of negativity on the global economic outlook at TOC Asia’s conference in Singapore.
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NewsCMPort remains cautious of trade war
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited’s (CMPort) 2018 net profit rose 20.2% to HK$7,245m due to the disposal of Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf Holdings Limited, but its recurrent net profit decreased and the company remain cautious in the face of US-China “trade frictions”.
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NewsTerminal alliance challenges persist
Terminal alliances may be set for a rise but they are slow to gain traction and face numerous challenges, Drewry has warned.
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NewsExceptional work wins at Navis Inspire Awards
Customers and clients will be the biggest priority for nominees in the Customer and Community Impact category of the Navis Inspire Awards.
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NewsGreat expectations for Navis Inspire Awards
Navis Inspire Awards entrants vying to win the ‘Innovation’ category will have to demonstrate that they are pushing the limits to implement new technologies, integrations and processes into their work stream.
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NewsPort growth to level off over next decade
Volume growth will continue for ports throughout the world but at a more modest pace over the next 10 years, according to a new Fitch Ratings report.
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Latest news on global port data standards
Consensus has been reached on critical global data standards for port call data, with a view to allowing machines to better “understand each other" when it comes to shared port call data.
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Port association issues stark safety warning
The British Ports Association (BPA) has called on the international shipping community to “face up” to safety concerns on defective pilot ladders and use of dangerously-weighted heaving lines.
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NewsPorts left choking on empties
Alex Hughes reports on strategies to reduce empty container backlogs that clog up the quay
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NewsBroaden customer awareness, port authorities told
Port authorities need to widen their understanding of their customers to include their customers’ customers, beneficial cargo owners and the end-consumer, as well as their traditional shipping line, terminal operator and other maritime stakeholder base.
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NewsPorts to face more cascading loops
Ports will have to deal with more cascading loops with implications including a need for more berth space, Drewry has said.
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NewsUrgent need to optimise port calls
Each day, the need for port call optimisation is growing, especially with the International Maritime Organization’s commitment to lower total annual greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least 50% by 2050.
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NewsAwards successes for Port Strategy team
Port Strategy toasted success at The Seahorse Christmas Party and Journalist Awards 2018, with staff gaining accolades across a number of categories.
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NewsFlat growth for world ports in 2019
Next year’s volumes for ports in north Europe are expected to be no more than this year’s volumes for both exports and imports.
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NewsSingapore tech drive delivers port solutions
A ship supplies distribution platform that will provide a holistic overview of port-related activities, an online logistics system and an omnichannel customer engagement product were just some of the innovations offered at the PIER71 Smart Port Challenge Singapore Pitch Day.
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NewsEmpower leaders to make safety breakthroughs
Ports need to face up to the challenge of empowering leaders throughout the ports sector and supporting them when their people are making health and safety assessments and raising concerns, a safety specialist has urged.
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NewsGet your exclusive port ‘metro map’
Port Strategy is supporting the sustainable development of port ecosystems with the launch of a unique ‘metro map’ sponsorship scheme for global port clusters.
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NewsDPW: Tensions 'challenging, not unmanageable'
International trade tensions involving the US will make 2019 challenging but not unmanageable, the chairman of DP World has said.
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Don’t overstep the digitalisation mark
Ports need to learn to walk before they can run when it comes to adopting digitalisation and technology solutions, a specialist has warned.
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Vessel updates can help lower port emissions
Significant decreases in port and vessel emissions can be supported by giving vessels regular updates concerning berth availability, especially in the last 12 hours before port arrival, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has said.
