Author: Importer

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The current level of container traffic at Buenos Aires which handles practically 90% of Argentinas box traffic, is commensurate with the box boom year of 1998. However, analysts are warning that the…

1st December 2005

Montevideo could oust BA

1st December 2005

EUROPE

EUROPE

TT Club has revealed the latest estimate of its claims exposure from hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and announced its underwriting stance for next years policy renewals.

1st December 2005

TT Club counts the cost

1st December 2005

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The port of Seattle is supporting a bill to improve maritime security and provide funding for additional grant programmes.

1st December 2005

Seattle backs security bill

1st December 2005

EUROPE

EUROPE

The bill would also call for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to enhance international supply chain security for all modes of transportation by which containers…

1st December 2005

ITALIAN CUSTOMS

1st December 2005

ASIA

ASIA

A counterterrorism drill has been run at Yangshan in readiness for its opening.

1st December 2005

SECURITY DRILL

1st December 2005

EUROPE

EUROPE

The disintegration of the Soviet Union left Russia with a dilemma: should it carry on using container terminals in what had become former colonial territories or develop existing ports within its own…

1st November 2005

EU accession brings mixed fortunes

1st November 2005

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Few believe that the spending is over with years of consolidation of Russias grains sector anticipated. Russias 2005 grain harvest exceeded 78m tons, with an estimated 10-12m tons set for export and…

1st November 2005

. . . and its not over yet

1st November 2005

ASIA

ASIA

Portek’s chief, Larry Lam is making inroads into terminal operations. He spoke to Dave MacIntyre.

1st November 2005

From Engineering to Operations

1st November 2005

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Dan Pettersson, product manager at Kalmar, puts the view of the equipment providers: " For some time now theres been really a very high demand for dedicated empty handlers. This is partly…

1st November 2005

Look to achieving cost efficiency

1st November 2005

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Nick Elliott seeks the views of experts on the thorny question: what to do with the empties?

1st November 2005

On or Off-Dock?

1st November 2005