Finance, Legal & Insurance – Page 13
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Splitting hairs on testing methods
Oral and urine testing are the normal methods associated with drugs and alcohol screening, but there are alternative methods of testing that give even more interesting results.
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NewsA bitter pill
There''s no room for drug or alcohol-induced errors in the harsh port environment, as Alex Hughes explains
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NewsDon't over complicate storm protection plans
Windstorms can be very damaging and very difficult to predict; they are also quite difficult to deal with.
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NewsBatten down the hatches
Storm damage-related losses should be a concern for all ports and terminal operators, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsMeeting the end goals
Engineer, Procure and Construct contracting is suited to technically complex projects where works may be defined by specified performance criteria, rather than by the production of a detailed design - making it a good fit for ports.
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NewsSilver construction standard
HFW''s Robert Blundell discusses the pros and cons of the industry''s favoured EPC contract.
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NewsClampdown on corruption
Is the first corporate prosecution under the UK Bribery Act just around the corner, asks HFW''s Daniel Martin
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The London Gateway experience
When Sarah Bishop started a six-week internship on London Gateway’s environment team, her view of environmental management was, she says, very typical – she assumed it would be mostly about ecology and energy consumption.
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NewsGetting to know you
Internships can be valuable to both ports and young people, finds Felicity Landon.
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NewsButting heads
Two factors continue to hinder labour efficiency in the US, explains Martin Rushmere
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NewsHow to solve a labour problem
There is no right answer to solving the labour problem, as US ports are well aware.
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Complexities and cost
The main type of Islamic finance used in major asset financing is Murabaha, a cost-plus sale system. Instead of charging interest, the structure features an agreed mark-up, or charge price, over time. Another option is Ijara, a leasing contract where the rent includes a return to cover the finance. Another, ...
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NewsA tribute to Larry Lam, founder of Portek
Portek International Pte Ltd (Portek) is sad to inform that Mr Larry Lam, its founder and former chairman, passed away on 11th February 2014 with his family by his side. He was 62 years old.
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NewsCash with conditions
Islamic finance is growing fast as an investment solution, as Felicity Landon finds out
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Paying for progress
HFW''s Gudmund Bernitz discusses the financing options open to ports looking to expand
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News'Get down and grubby' role
Finding the right person for a top management job comes with a lot of variables, says Andrew Feakins, managing director of the global recruitment specialist Impact People Strategies.
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NewsBorn leaders
Are successful leaders born, made, trained or turned out on some sort of ‘leadership programme’ conveyor belt? Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsMore weighing guidance needed
Industry experts have already called for additional guidance on mandatory container weighing, while agreeing that enforcement is the only way to ensure accuracy of container weights.
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NewsUnforeseen liabilities for Middle East freight
The TT Club says that changing patterns in world trade is bringing unforeseen liabilities for Middle East transport forwarders and operators.
