All Concessions & Investments articles – Page 26
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NewsThe main attractions
The global crunch has hit hard and fast, but there are still reasons to be cheerful as Felicity Landon finds out
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More caution
There is still an appetite for financing the stronger port projects going forward, but banks and equity providers will be more cautious towards projects with higher risk profiles, says Karsten Saethre, associate director specialising in shipping, offshore and logistics at DnB NOR''s London branch.
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NewsSafer than houses?
Is finance still available for port expansions and acquisitions? The answer appears to be yes but it will cost more and it will be harder to get. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsEnjoy the holiday
When it comes to the UK Marine Bill''s provisions, Louise Gowman''s advice to ports is: "Enjoy the holiday while it lasts!"
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Marine Bill
The UK''s Marine Bill promises ports a streamlined planning process - surely something to be welcomed in an industry used to fighting its way through a planning quagmire. So what''s the catch? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsLegal Eagles - rates row
To pay or not to pay? The row over massive backdated business rates demands that broke out in Hull this summer is set to roll its way round the UK. Felicity Landon reports on the legal implications
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NewsCredit in the crunch
Getting credit for cargo handling equipment in the current financial climate need not be too much of a problem with manufacturers offering a number of finance deals, reports Patrik Wheater
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The value of creation principles
An example of a port that effectively optimised its capital structure is the Port of Sillamä e in Estonia.
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Landlord rules
Boudewijn Jansen and Paul van Eulem of consultant MTBS explain how Port Authorities can maximise returns when seeking outside investment
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10 key questions the conference will aim to address:
Funding new project development and acquisitions: what are the key criteria that lenders look to be fulfilled in today's environment?Green shoots of recovery, fact or fiction? When and where according to leading industry analysts.Who are today's investors, what is the current attitude of international terminal operators and shipping lines towards ...
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On the acquisition trail
Many investors have shown true interest in private ports or private terminals. There are various port deals conducted in the last few years, some examples are presented below:
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NewsLoyalty is key in insurance sector
Tim Kyd has spent all of his career placing marine liability risks - an area where personal continuity of service and corporate loyalty is highly valued.
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NewsInsurance flourishing amid container revolution
Underwriters and brokers have finally achieved a stable market for high-value risks, writes James Brewer
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NewsTracking productivity
Software developers and terminal operators don''t always see eye-to-eye on productivity packages, as Alex Hughes reports
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NewsProductivity gains on the back of software introduction
If you look back over the last 50 years, the introduction of software to monitor productivity has definitely been one of the major advances in helping to improve it, says Associated British Ports'' Danny Carmichael.
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NewsPromoting better box handling
The introduction of software has been an invaluable tool and has dramatically transformed the container handling industry, says International Container Terminal Services Inc''s Andy Andrews.
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NewsSea change in thinking on performance measures
Martin Szakal began working in the UK''s port industry 30 years ago, when activities on the dock were governed by the National Dock Labour Scheme.
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Code of practice
Introducing a Code of Practice for the ports construction industry could ease the minds of jittery insurers. Felicity Landon explains
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Early involvement
Ports should get their insurance broker involved at the earliest possible stage of a major project, says specialist Marsh. "Every risk is unique when it comes to ports and we need to go through the project with our clients to get an in-depth understanding of what they are doing and ...
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NewsNot the underwriters' favourite
Brokers claim that marine construction projects are ''often difficult and challenging - and not the favourites of underwriters''. Felicity Landon investigates why this is the case
