All Mike Mundy articles
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NewsIs it as simple as 1 + 1 = 2
Container ships are getting bigger, and ports are investing in deeper water, longer quays, and larger cranes. This is a common phrase regularly used across the container industry. But is the equation that simple?
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NewsCPPI – Net zero framework: the case for refined approaches
The World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: trends and lessons learnt is now in its fifth edition.
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NewsRed Sea: caution is the watchword
The Houthis have announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called blockade on Israeli ports.
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NewsCPPI: Room for Improvement
The Container Port Performance Index is now in its fifth edition and has achieved a certain prominence as a document to be scrutinised on release. But is it being used for the right purpose and is it robust enough to justify its title?
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NewsThe law is an ass?
Technically it may not be misuse of the legal system but morally matters are not so clear cut. Mike Mundy dissects the real basis of APMT’s legal challenges over Tecon 10, Santos and DC2 Durban
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NewsShort on facts
Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC
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NewsTechnological tipping point
The Smart Port is seen by many as the fifth-generation port management model – a ‘new kid on the block’ that together with automated container handling holds the promise of much more to come as new technologies advance. Mike Mundy assesses the trend lines
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
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NewsDry bulk trades: what prospects?
The consensus of opinion is that 2024 will not follow in the footsteps of 2023 and see a widespread continuation of growth in global dry bulk trades. The China factor is a big influence in this respect.
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
