Finance, Legal & Insurance – Page 12
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NewsDo your homework
Dave MacIntyre finds out how investors can take the rough with the smooth in port commitments.
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NewsPatience is a virtue
Employing local people in port concessions isn’t always easy, as Felicity Landon reports
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NewsWider funding options for California ports
The state of California’s largest container ports are now in line for wider funding after Governor Jerry Brown signed a new Bill.
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NewsTake cover
The Tianjin disaster is a timely reminder for ports to check their insurance liabilities.
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Tianjin ‘wake up’ call for insurers
Following the blast at Tianjin early last month, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is warning that large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector and this recent incident should serve as a “wake-up call to all cargo insurers”.
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NewsRBS hungry to finance more port developments
Delivering a shot in the arm for future port financing, specialist bank RBS has stated that it is “extremely positive” on the outlook for the sector.
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NewsLetter of the law
Without constant monitoring, ever-evolving laws can catch ports on the hop, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsSafety at the sharp end
Safety systems success depends on everyone buying into the idea of ''safety first''. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTraining for tomorrow
John Bensalhia puts on his thinking cap to investigate the training initiatives available to ports
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NewsCanadians take a stake in ABP
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have signed an agreement to invest approximately £1.6bn (C$2.9bn) to acquire a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP).
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NewsTT Club warning to Baltic ports
TT Club is warning Baltic port and terminal operators against reputational damage that it says can be a consequence of uninsured incidents from “avoidable risks”.
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NewsTraining games
Kent Busk delivers his vision of future virtual port training that is both cost effective and accessible
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NewsFinding the funding
If you don’t ask, you don’t get and when it comes to funding, ports should be asking, urges Felicity Landon
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NewsPayment secured
HFW''s Matthew Blycha discusses the thorny issue of meeting demands under performance bonds
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NewsLocked up and out
Labour relations need to be transparent to all the parties involved, explains Martin Rushmere
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NewsITF hits back over Euro ports’ directive
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has criticised what it calls persistent attempts to erode the job security and working conditions of dockworkers in Europe.
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NewsCommunity giving
Port community funds can create a real impact by supporting local charities and organisations. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsMoney matters
Improved ''financial positivity'' is good news for the port and terminal sector, as John Bensalhia finds out
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NewsTaking the penalty
HFW''s Ben Atkinson explains why insurance cover for environmental fines cannot cover every eventuality
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NewsThe hidden message
H&S campaigns falling short? There may be more to the message than the signpost finds Stevie Knight
