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NewsPolitics progressively a factor in the suppy chain
These days, politics is being infused into the transportation business more than ever before, now complemented by a fear-factor. It’s not clear to me whether protectionism, or maritime/ port security, is piloting this boat.
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NewsThe global economy remains under stress
2023 was not a good year and 2024 looks uncertain for the maritime industry.
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NewsSustainable port industrial islands?
The energy and raw materials transition, critical for achieving a sustainable and (more) circular economy, creates a huge demand for new private investments in ports, in activities like production, assembly, storage and maintenance of offshore windmills, hydrogen plants to convert sustainable energy in hydrogen and ammonia, plants for biofuels and circular recycling and production activities.
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NewsLet’s talk sense
One of the most startling aspects of worsening relations between the US and China (for the port sector) has been moves by the Biden Administration to ‘ban’ Chinese container cranes from US ports.
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NewsNew study highlights the decarbonising power of digitalisation
All hail the potential of digitalisation to positively impact shipping’s decarbonisation!
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NewsA mixed picture so far…
Three months into 2024 and story of geo-political instability continues.
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NewsRed sea trigger to intermodal transfers?
In a slight re-wording of a popular aphorism, I can say with certainty that “We live in unpredictable times.”
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NewsStorm in a teacup
The war in the Middle East has brought knee jerk reactions to the dangers to ships using the Red Sea, primarily bound for the Suez Canal. Is it really such a disaster?
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NewsESPO underlines “there is no time to lose” in implementation of new strategy
Mid-January saw the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcome the European Parliament’s recognition of and support for the vital role Europe’s ports play in the European economy and society.
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NewsFuel transition creates a ‘whole new space to occupy’
X-Press Feeders has recently decided to deploy green methanol-powered ships on its feeder network in Europe, with Evergreen committing to using X-Press Feeders services.
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NewsShadow fleet targeted
The newly appointed International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member States to step up and help tackle the issue of an expanding ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels operating around the globe.
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News2024 promises an interesting cocktail of coverage
Welcome to 2024 where PS has a lot lined up for you via the magazine, online and various industry meets.
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NewsMSC initiative to enter HHLA worthy of scrutiny
The strategic partnership between HHLA and MSC in Hamburg; an unusual process
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NewsMatching batteries to in-port vessel decarbonisation requirements
Talking to my ever-optimistic car dealer he tells me 2025 is the year to have in mind when electric cars will come into their own – suffice it to say I am not yet a believer.
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NewsLooking back and forward
It’s that time of year again, when we look back over the past year and look forward.
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NewsDPW Australia – annus horribilis
Strikes, tax avoidance allegations, a cyber-attack and heavy criticism of new terminal access charges; 2023 is shaping up to be an annus horribilis year for DP World Australia
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NewsDPW Australia’s annus horribilis
Strikes, tax avoidance allegations, a cyber-attack and heavy criticism of new terminal access charges - 2023 is shaping up to be an annus horribilis for DP World Australia
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NewsDigital twins move to take centre stage
Have you got one? A lot of ports, terminals and other companies active in the supply chain have.
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NewsAi: great potential but bits of the jigsaw still to be completed
Throughout the world of digitalisation- which looms large across all maritime sectors, 2023 has been the year of Artificial Intelligence (or “AI”).
