Operations
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Trade facilitation recommendations issued
01/04/2020The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ more
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Crane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks
30/03/2020A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ more
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EU approves transfer of terminal stakes
20/03/2020The EU has approved the transfer of stakes in ten port terminals as the move would have a “very limited impact’ on the market. READ more
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Coronavirus container contraction threat
11/03/2020The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus. READ more
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Tug Design Goes Hi-Tech in Search of Optimisation
06/03/2020Digitalisation is a driving force as tug manufacturers capture data from the tug’s operating performance to enhance design improvements and modifications, as Dave MacIntyre discovers. READ more
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Cargotec CEO sheds light on Navis evaluation
05/03/2020The CEO of Cargotec has provided key insight into the company’s decision to undertake a strategic evaluation of Navis with a potential sale of the software business. READ more
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Being smart when there's a chill in the air
19/02/2020The latest developments in reefer container monitoring technology are investigated by John Bensalhia. READ more
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IS IMO 2020 SHIPPING’S ACHILLES HEEL?
18/02/2020The new IMO 2020 fuel regulations have implications for the whole supply chain - with significant challenges remaining for second-tier bunkering ports, writes Stevie Knight READ more
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Port giant to return to private ownership
17/02/2020A port giant is set to return to private ownership to help it focus of becoming an infrastructure-led end-to-end logistics provider. READ more
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PSA Marine acquires port services company
13/02/2020Singapore-based PSA Marine has acquired 100% of a port services company in Peru to strengthen its “international towage and pilotage network”. READ more
