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  • Drones will impact the insurance industry – in more ways than one
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    A flight path for risk mitigation

    2018-10-01T14:59:00Z

    Are drones simply an eye in the sky or a fly in the ointment for insurers, asks Stevie Knight?

  • Halterm is exploring digital solutions. Credit: Steve Farmer
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    Box growth buoys Canadian hubs

    2018-10-01T14:59:00Z

    Canada''s four main container ports are going through a strong period of growth, writes Alex Hughes

  • New York freight plan will reduce the amount of cargo that goes by vehicle through metropolitan areas. Credit: Goran Bogicevic, 123rf
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    Simple maths shores up PANYNJ prowess

    2018-10-01T14:59:00Z

    New York/New Jersey is likely to remain the dominant US East Coast port for some time, says Martin Rushmere.

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    Capacity excess, cargo deficit

    2018-10-01T14:58:00Z

    COMMENT: Globally there are far too many ports competing for the same clients and not earning enough revenue to cover the infrastructure demands of ever-larger ships, writes Ben Hackett.

  • Terminal tenders need to be more robust Photo: Michal Bednarek/123rf
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    Concessions: room for improvement

    2018-10-01T14:58:00Z

    The ethics of maritime terminal concession awards and operations have been put under the spotlight recently.

  • Without proper maintenance and inspection of the crane rope, there is a risk of internal degradation that can lead to the wire rope giving way completely, with catastrophic results Photo: LEEA
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    Avoiding catastrophic crane failure

    2018-10-01T14:58:00Z

    Wire rope monitoring needs to be stepped up, warn lifting specialists.

  • There are inherent risks with closed conveyor systems. Credit:  Igor Groshev, 123rf
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    Conveying more than bulk cargoes

    2018-10-01T14:57:00Z

    Fire incidents involving conveyors highlight the dangers of poorly maintained and closed systems, finds Iain MacIntyre.

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    FAL’s keeping ports in mind

    2018-10-01T14:57:00Z

    COMMENT: Much attention has been paid of late to developments at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), two venerable rule-making organs of global shipping regulator the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

  • RSGT is looking out for international investments. Credit: RSGT
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    RSGT spreads its international wings

    2018-10-01T14:57:00Z

    COMMENT: Investment risk is inversely proportional to diversification. No surprises there, and therefore it isn’t surprising either that port operators, especially those that had an early start, have managed to get their portfolios to the scale they have, writes Gagan Seksaria.

  • The issue of ITTs is increasingly relevant for all ports with competing terminal operators and onward feeder or intermodal connections. Credit: Huskyherz/Pixabay/CC0
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    Tidying up inter-terminal connections

    2018-10-01T14:56:00Z

    COMMENT: A study on better co-operation between terminals in Hong Kong by Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Management College has rightfully received industry attention of late, writes Peter de Langen.

  • The relationship between the port and an agent is described as “symbiotic”. Credit: Anupong Sakoolchai,123rf
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    Fostering multi-faceted agency relationships

    2018-10-01T14:56:00Z

    Ship agents and ports have the same interest in ensuring efficient and effective ship operations. Felicity Landon reports.

  • SCPA has six 47-metre cranes on order with ZMPC. Credit: SCPA
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    US tariffs cause crane conundrum

    2018-10-01T14:55:00Z

    President Trump’s trade tariffs are proving to be a particular headache for US East Coast ports, finds Martin Rushmere

  • America's Joi Scientific and boat retail giant MarineMax plan to co-develop hydrogen power solutions for boats Photo: Joi Scientific
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    Creating hydrogen commercially from seawater

    2018-10-01T13:48:00Z

    An American hydrogen technology company is entering into a license agreement for the first commercial application of technology which turns seawater into hydrogen.

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    Saudi Navy stops attack on Jizan Port

    2018-10-01T12:29:00Z

    The Royal Saudi Navy Forces have destroyed two explosive-laden Houthi boats targeting Jizan Port, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

  • The new hybrid straddle carriers should significantly reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions Photo: Kalmar
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    Eco-efficient hybrid straddle carriers

    2018-10-01T11:48:00Z

    Kalmar will supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers to DP World Southampton to significantly reduce both the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of its straddle carrier operations.

  • Port of San Diego
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    Cyberattack crashes San Diego systems

    2018-09-27T16:26:00Z

    A cybersecurity attack at the Port of San Diego has disrupted IT systems and resulted in limited functionality.

  • The new addition to Dublin Port’s fleet will play a vital role in meeting the operational needs of Ireland’s largest and busiest port Photo: Goodchild Marine Services
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    Green pilot boat for Dublin Port

    2018-09-27T15:40:00Z

    A UK boat builder has secured a contract with Dublin Port Company to construct a new 17m pilot boat part of the operator''s plan to clean up its operations.

  • Port of Hodeidah
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    Hodeidah fighting is choking port

    2018-09-27T15:34:00Z

    Intensification of fighting around Hodeidah in Yemen is choking the port which the aid operation and the commercial markets depend on, a UN relief chief has stated.

  • The first LNG bunkering facilities are being established at ports to meet the imminent arrival of LNG-powered vessels Photo: Port of Zeebrugge
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    IAPH finalises LNG bunker operations tool

    2018-09-27T15:30:00Z

    The IAPH has finalised an industry standard LNG Bunker Operations Audit tool which it says will benefit operators applying for licenses to operate LNG bunkering facilities in multiple locations.

  • Data sharing
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    OECD: Data sharing standards a must

    2018-09-26T15:32:00Z

    Public authorities should support the creation of open standards in maritime logistics to develop a data-sharing configuration that is useful to all players in the supply chain, the International Transport Forum (ITF) has said.