Latest News – Page 4
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NewsELME launches heavy-duty line
ELME Spreader has unveiled a pioneering mobile lifting product line offering higher capacity, endurance and operational flexibility
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NewsDP World launches war risk protection
DP World is introducing integrated war risk insurance protecting cargo throughout Middle East supply chain journeys
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NewsGrangemouth marks 60 years with ambitious plans
Scotland’s largest port is set to expand infrastructure and equipment investment as it marks 60 years of container ship operation
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NewsContainer flows shift back to Asia
Global container flows rebalance as carriers reposition equipment to Asia, tightening availability across Europe markets
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NewsDover cargo gains top certification
Port of Dover Cargo has secured an improved A grade BRCGS certification for temperature-controlled food logistics operations
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NewsA Broader Approach To Risk
Effective fire response on car carriers saw new guidelines released in 2025. Dean Davison looks at feedback subsequently received and what stakeholders need to do next to help minimise issues in the maritime transport of vehicles.
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NewsEu Ports Reform: Not A Slam Dunk
Maintaining competitiveness and a healthy inward investment picture are two strong areas of challenge evident in the recent EU Ports Reform package. There are concerns Mike Mundy reports
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News“Hidden Assets:” The Shape Of Things To Come?
There is an interesting drama series available on BBC I Player, “Hidden Assets.” In Series 2 of this gripping drama the prospect arises of the complete port privatisation of the Port of Antwerp, with a financial group with a respectable face but murky intentions in pole position to acquire it. The implication is that the money to finance the acquisition comes from the illegal drugs trade.
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NewsTrump and Iran are re-shaping global economics
The global economy is probably facing its worst crisis in over 50 years, all down to one man. Ben Hackett
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NewsCritical Stability
The Iran war: structural effects on maritime networks in the Middle East? Peter de Langen
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NewsInteresting Times
“We live in interesting times” is a cliché with broad applicability across the maritime business. Lately, it seems to be directly on target. Barry Parker
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Market Expectations
Talking to major container ports in the North Europe region offers an insight into strategies and plans to remain competitive and continuing to support cargo flows. Dean Davison outlines a range of key port investments
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NewsCritical Enablers
Energy transition is a key initiative for ports in North Europe. Dean Davison looks at various projects and investments being made across several major ports
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NewsThe Digital Nervous System
Digital transition is a core pillar of development for the port industry. Dean Davison assesses projects and approaches currently underway in several North European ports and the rationale for the strategy.
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NewsMict Powers On
Adding major new capacity, deploying new near zero emission container handling equipment and implementing a major digital systems upgrade Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) continues to advance at pace.
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NewsReshaping Port Training
Simulation based training is overtaking on-the-job learning in ports due to cost savings and operational efficiency benefits.
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NewsBox Loading Systemised
Custom cargo handling equipment supplier Smart TEH puts the case for automated container loading identifying multiple benefits.
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NewsLessons From Ukraine War
Dmytro Barinov, President of the Ukrainian Ports Association (UKRPort), provides a detailed insight into how to build resilience under wartime operating conditions – the key steps taken by Ukraine are set out.
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NewsAGVs: Pushing Boundaries
Market analysis: The growing trend to automate is accelerating demand for AGVs in ports.
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NewsHorizontal Transportation 2.0 Released
Huawei and Tianjin Port Group have released the new Horizontal Transportation 2.0 Solution. Developed on a collaborative basis, this new system addresses the challenges of horizontal transportation automation at cargo terminals by offering a cost-effective and innovative path for the smart transformation of global ports.
