Operations
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DPW: Tensions 'challenging, not unmanageable'
19/11/2018International trade tensions involving the US will make 2019 challenging but not unmanageable, the chairman of DP World has said. READ more
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Ship growth optimism with trade concern
19/11/2018The global maritime industry is cautiously optimistic about the global business environment for world trade, but also concerned about challenges to industry recovery including the potential impact of trade tensions, cyber security and fuel costs, READ more
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Electrification to slash liquid bulk volumes
15/11/2018Electrification will slash liquid bulk volumes, it was argued at the British Ports Association Conference 2018. READ more
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Intelligent cargo system helps Marseille Fos
15/11/2018MGI has rolled out a new intelligent cargo system at the Port of Marseille Fos to track and manage cargo and support supply chain efficiency. READ more
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In-transit goods are most at risk of theft
13/11/2018Ports have limited power to reduce cargo theft because most happens while goods are in transit, a new report has found. READ more
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Don’t overstep the digitalisation mark
12/11/2018Ports need to learn to walk before they can run when it comes to adopting digitalisation and technology solutions, a specialist has warned. READ more
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Multi-facing role of port authorities
06/11/2018The term ‘port authority’ might not be fashionable today, but one supporter says there is still a clear part for them to play. READ more
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Vessel updates can help lower port emissions
06/11/2018Significant decreases in port and vessel emissions can be supported by giving vessels regular updates concerning berth availability, especially in the last 12 hours before port arrival, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has said. READ more
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Empty box handling woes stack up
05/11/2018Charges for storage of empty containers at ports are “absolutely too low”, but a bigger problem is the lack of focus on comprehensive strategies for empty handling, according to a port executive. READ more
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Data sharing vital to advance port safety
05/11/2018Ports must share safety data and incidences, The Bristol Port Company chief executive David Brown has urged. READ more