All Concessions & Investments articles – Page 28
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NewsThe cover challenge
Swelling container trade and the consequent growth in terminals poses the greatest challenge to insurers today, as Mark Stanway finds out
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NewsVirtual world
Proper use of crane simulators can reap returns in saved education costs, lower accidents and reduced training times in under a year. Alex Hughes investigates
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NewsUnder the Spotlight
There have been some amazing numbers achieved recently regarding port business sales, but perhaps even more amazing when you dig into this is that the high numbers are not seen by the purchasers as obstacles.
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NewsMoney well spent
The capital outlay may be significant but can port executives really risk putting untrained staff into expensive cranes for on-the-job training? Alex Hughes reports
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Boom time for banks
The recent brilliant spotlight shining on the international ports business from an investment standpoint has turned the sector into a very attractive one from the standpoint of debt provision by the international banking sector. There is no doubt that attracting the interest of banks from this perspective is much easier ...
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NewsPorts on investors' radar
The "deal machine"for ports is finally gathering momentum. Mike Mundy reports on what''s hot and what''s not
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NewsICTSI signs for $120m "war chest"
International Container Terminals Services Inc (ICTSI) has signed a $120m Standby Credit Facility with a consortium of banks led by ABNAMRO Bank N.V. The facility is designed to complement ICTSI''s expansionist ambitions.
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NewsSowing the Seeds
The key to securing port staff is to start at grass roots level. And, as Felicity Landon finds out, be prepared to invest time and money.
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Property versus ports
The acquisition of Mersey Docks & Harbour Company by Peel Group, which has a long record in development and regeneration projects, caused many to ask whether Peel has more interest in cashing in on potential property developments than the ports operation.
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NewsBeware the Cash Cow
You have land excess to operational needs, so why not cash in on the demand for trendy waterfront apartments? But "Seller Beware"- your new neighbours just might form a committee. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPorts academy moves close to reality
Proposals to set up a Ports & Logistics Skills Academy within the UK''s Haven Gateway area are moving forward.
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NewsABP intakes not afraid to get their hands dirty
Growing internal talent is the key focus for Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns 21 ports around the UK, including Southampton, Immingham & Grimsby and Hull.
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NewsThe measure of management
Over the last decade, management techniques have evolved substantially, with one of the most highly regarded being the so-called " strategic performance management" , or SPM, theory. Already in use worldwide by government departments, major corporations, academic institutions and not-for-profit organisations, it promises to deliver substantial benefits similar to those ...
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NewsBack to basics
Introducing a larger measure of common sense into container terminal concessioning should be a priority, according to Mike Mundy
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NewsCareer transitions: an agenda
Steve Cameron* argues that the maritime employment market will benefit from greater facilitation of personnel movements between sectors 45Anyone who reads the maritime press on a regular basis will have heard the concerns voiced by employers that the maritime sector is not attracting sufficient numbers of high calibre people required ...
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NewsGetting it right
The TT Club explains how the right policy can lead to greater operational efficiency - and better terms from your insurer.
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NewsShips that go bump in the night
TT Club in Sydney are highlighting the problems of enforcing claims on those (hopefully rare) occasions when ships cause damage to terminal property during berthing/unberthing, loading and discharge operations.
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NewsLoss prone industry
Surely, few parts of any industrial economy can approach the modern port or terminal for the variety of ways in which losses can occur. Sam Ignarski reports.
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Taxing times: municipalities must see things in perspective
Another issue facing ports today is addressing the changing dynamics of how municipalities tax their landholdings. Many regulatory bodies are discovering that their statutory valuation methods and ratings or property assessments have not been, in their opinion, generating sufficient tax revenue based on what they believe the port is worth. ...
