Operations
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Container dwell time prediction solution
12/07/2020A solution for predicted container dwell time will be implemented at a German container terminal to improve efficiency. READ more
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Blank sailings put pressure on ports
06/07/2020High volume vessel calls as a result of blank sailings is putting pressure on port operations. READ more
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DIVERSIFICATION POTENTIAL
26/06/2020The maritime industry is accused of being slow to change and not entrepreneurial enough. JP Verschuure feels that COVID-19 may change this situation. READ more
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EMERGING FROM COVID MIST
25/06/2020In the second of a two-part series, Andrew Penfold, of Mundy Penfold Ltd, looks at the potential implications following the COVID-19 pandemic crisis for ports and terminals. READ more
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WHAT IS DRIVING CAPE CHOICE?
23/06/2020With utilisation rates dropping and the idle fleet increasing, linking Asia and Europe via the Cape of Good Hope is an appealing option. AJ Keyes asks why. READ more
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SE Asia ports face supply chain challenge
19/06/2020Drewry has outlined the investment needed to ready Southeast Asian ports for COVID-19 driven supply chain diversification alongside the advantages and challenges that these ports have. READ more
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Transshipment trend amidst blank sailings
08/06/2020Feeder services to regional ports have increased as the COVID-19 pandemic sees a large number of blank sailings mainly on the trade routes with the Far East. READ more
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Lashing complaint goes to European Commission
08/06/2020Six European shortsea and feeder ship operators have filed an official complaint to the European Commission, claiming International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) attempts to force ships to use dockers for container lashing violate EU READ more
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PORTS ON CYBER CRIME ALERT
29/05/2020Port authorities and staff are increasingly in the sight of cyber criminals aiming to find vulnerabilities. Dave MacIntyre investigates. READ more
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FEASIBILITY OF ‘DARK’ TRADE
24/05/2020In this second part, Ron Crean of London-based Windward, outlines what ports and terminals need to be wary of to be safe from sanctions. READ more
