Concessions & Investments

Ports need to weigh up the pros and cons of different shift lengths, finds Martin Rushmere

Global insurance and risk management expert, Marsh has warned port and terminal operators to get prepared for low probability, high impact ‘black swan’ events.

Port authorities can play a bigger role in labour mediation, finds Martin Rushmere

Turkey’s Yilport Holding, part of the Yildirim Group, has appointed a new CEO in order to help realise its target of becoming one of the top ten international terminal operators.

The industry is entering a period where the money to be made from container terminals investments is markedly less than it used to be, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.

ICTSIs Portland woes are a test for the US West and East Coasts, says Martin Rushmere

Dave MacIntyre finds out how investors can take the rough with the smooth in port commitments.

Employing local people in port concessions isn’t always easy, as Felicity Landon reports

Delivering a shot in the arm for future port financing, specialist bank RBS has stated that it is “extremely positive” on the outlook for the sector.

Without constant monitoring, ever-evolving laws can catch ports on the hop, finds John Bensalhia

Safety systems success depends on everyone buying into the idea of safety first. Felicity Landon reports

John Bensalhia puts on his thinking cap to investigate the training initiatives available to ports

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have signed an agreement to invest approximately £1.6bn (C$2.9bn) to acquire a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP).

TT Club is warning Baltic port and terminal operators against reputational damage that it says can be a consequence of uninsured incidents from “avoidable risks”.

Kent Busk delivers his vision of future virtual port training that is both cost effective and accessible

If you don’t ask, you don’t get and when it comes to funding, ports should be asking, urges Felicity Landon

HFWs Matthew Blycha discusses the thorny issue of meeting demands under performance bonds

Labour relations need to be transparent to all the parties involved, explains Martin Rushmere

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has criticised what it calls persistent attempts to erode the job security and working conditions of dockworkers in Europe.

Improved financial positivity is good news for the port and terminal sector, as John Bensalhia finds out

H&S campaigns falling short? There may be more to the message than the signpost finds Stevie Knight