Container & Cargo Handling

With risk management big business in todays society, how are ports managing this sector? John Bensalhia investigates

The landside facilities are just as important as the wharves and quays in planning for megaships, finds Martin Rushmere

Khalifa Ports once in a generation development is taking shape

Busan is ploughing ahead with infrastructure works to stay ahead. Michael King reports

A number of global ports and terminal operators have reported an increase in their container throughput volumes for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Is there really any viable alternative to traditional shore-based cargo handling, asks Alex Hughes

California is again going its own way in rulemaking, disregarding IMO recommendations and international considerations in the process, and is getting ready to impose a maximum speed for the whole length of…

Slower speeds are prompting a re-think of port operations, says Martin Rushmere

What happens when trade patterns change and a port must switch quickly from a container focus to a bulk trade?

Dave MacIntyre asks the experts how to plan for dry bulk port development.