Bulk Handling – Page 9

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    Shaping partnerships to reduce risk of port investments

    2017-06-26T10:58:00Z

    WSP’s Johan-Paul Verschuure & Andrew Penfold ask if consortiums are the new development model

  • Operational aid: BI works in a reporting function for San Diego. Credit: Port of San Diego
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    Ditch the spreadsheet

    2017-06-03T21:26:00Z

    Business Intelligence is moving into the realm of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Reaching out: working in silo will work no longer
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    Collaborate to innovate

    2017-06-03T21:25:00Z

    Collaboration is the only way for businesses to tackle digital innovation, says Data61''s Thomas Vitsounis

  • Together: many actors collaborate during a port call. Credit: Lind M., Haraldson S., Karlsson M., Watson R.T. (2016) Overcoming the inability to predict - a PortCDM future, 10th IHMA Congress – Global Port & Marine Operations, 30th May – 2nd May...
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    Beauty of co-ordinated port calls

    2017-06-03T21:23:00Z

    Mikael Lind advises co-ordination for enhanced predictability of port call operations

  • First mover: London Gateway launched its app to satisfy its customers’ thirst for knowledge. Credit: Department for Transport
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    Putting potential into practice

    2017-06-03T21:23:00Z

    The digital economy is crucial to creating a more efficient and transparent supply chain, finds Lara Shingles

  • Using technology to digitise the supply chain is important in order for ports and terminals to operate more efficiently. Credit: Claudi Cervello.
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    Making ports and terminals more efficient

    2017-05-31T16:43:00Z

    Digitisation, connectivity and automation are crucial to making ports and terminals more efficient, Dr Yvo Saanen, managing director and founder of TBA, has said.

  • Steveco Vuosaari in Helsinki
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    Navis highlights cloud go-live firsts

    2017-05-25T14:22:00Z

    Two Finland-based container terminals, Steveco Vuosaari in Helsinki and Steveco Mussalo in Kotka, have become the world’s first ports to go live with Navis N4 in a cloud environment.

  • Multi-talented: the hybrid tug will be configured for a variety of roles. Credit: Damen
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    Digging deep

    2017-05-05T09:12:00Z

    Two disparate innovations in dredging could have ramifications for ports. Barry Cross investigates

  • Captain Hyldager: “It is our collective belief that shipping is overly inward-looking and ripe for change"
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    Start-up promises to improve port efficiency

    2017-04-20T11:41:00Z

    A new start-up promises to help operators improve efficiency using Big Data analytics to support business decisions and to transform port calls covering all key regions.

  • Big Data: The report warns ports, terminals and vessels alike should be gathering data now to stay ahead of the game Photo: Lourdes Munoz Santamaria
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    Walking the walk on automation

    2017-04-11T10:00:00Z

    A new report by Trelleborg says that broadly speaking, ports and terminals are talking the talk on automation and Big Data, but not embracing either.

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    PD Ports optimises resource planning with BI

    2017-04-07T11:21:00Z

    PD Ports has embraced business intelligence in its operations to optimise processes and plan better for future resource allocation.

  • "We don't need to reinvent the wheel," Oscar Pernia, Navis
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    Don’t overcomplicate software solutions, ports told

    2017-04-07T10:38:00Z

    While big data and optimisation are the buzzwords of the moment, Navis’ operational innovation expert Oscar Pernia has stressed that ports do not need to reinvent the wheel to benefit from improved processes.

  • Stateside: Hamburg is considering opening a representative office in the US. Credit: HHM, Michael Lindner
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    Making connections

    2017-04-03T16:47:00Z

    Overseas offices are more than just a public relations outlet for a port. Felicity Landon reports

  • Starter's orders: PANYNJ's Global Container Terminals USA as brought in an appointment systems. Credit: New York Shipping Association
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    Go with the flow

    2017-04-03T16:45:00Z

    Gates queues should be ''consigned to history'' say OEMs. John Bensalhia investigates

  • Yilport owns 50% shares in Malta Freeport (MFTL)
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    Yilport celebrates 'year to remember'

    2017-03-07T16:26:00Z

    Yilport Holding’s portfolio reached 20 marine terminals and three dry terminals across the globe with growing business results in 2016.

  • Next up: CMA CGM followed Maersk's lead to tie up with Alibaba. Credit: Kees Torn
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    Alibaba's port plan

    2017-03-06T09:46:00Z

    Shipping line tie-ups with Alibaba give insight of online partnerships to come, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Triple hit: Vancouver’s Supply Chain strategy has three overarching aims. Credit: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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    Everyone's a critic

    2017-03-06T09:42:00Z

    What are the best ways of monitoring port performance? John Bensalhia finds out.

  • Holistic thinking: PEMA wants ports and shippers to establish an open dialogue to tackle challenges holistically
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    PEMA calls for “more cross-industry dialogue”

    2017-02-23T19:20:00Z

    Members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) are calling for cross-industry dialogue to address supply chain challenges such as container vessel size and shipping alliances.

  • Common links: Blockchain is already the core component of cyber currency bitcoin. Credit: BTC Keychain
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    The digital handover

    2017-02-03T09:17:00Z

    Could blockchain technology turn accepted supply chain practice on its head? Felicity Landon reports

  • Changing hands: T-Mining plans to tackle box transfers with blockchain. Credit: Jaxport
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    Ticking data boxes

    2017-02-03T09:16:00Z

    Start-up T-mining plans to trial its blockchain container concept in Antwerp. Felicity Landon reports