Planning & Design
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European ports funding plea
07/10/2019A European ports organisation has stated that ports have an important part to play in maritime sustainability development and called for more support from a key fund. READ more
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Alternative dredging funding to the fore
26/09/2019Economically viable dredging projects that have languished from a lack of funds could now get a kick start, as Stevie Knight discovers. READ more
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AI explored by ports partnership
20/09/2019A ports partnership which aims to realise the vision of a smart, interconnected and digital port ecosystem aims to accelerate the smart adoption of AI in the port sector. READ more
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Call for more IMO engagement with ports
13/09/2019More dialogue with ports and more involvement from port-related stakeholders at IMO is necessary, maritime stakeholders have agreed. READ more
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Dialogue and collaboration – the key to short sea success
30/08/2019Short sea shipping has a lot to be optimistic about - provided it can stay competitive by maintaining an air of communication and collaboration. READ more
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Tug designs match innovation with power
30/08/2019Ship sizes are increasing and this means innovative tug-handling capabilities are needed at ports. Dave MacIntyre investigates current tug options and possible future trends READ more
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Ports are targeting higher standards for health and safety
29/08/2019John Bensalhia investigates the implications, benefits and challenges connected with the ISO 45001 health and safety standard for ports and understands why ports regard the process as a beneficial one READ more
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Bollards stressed beyond capacity
14/08/2019Iain MacIntyre outlines how bollard capacities around the world are being stressed by rapidly-increasing newbuild ship sizes and considers the view from insurers READ more
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Port call optimisation venture launches
09/08/2019A new port company seeking to improve port call efficiency and help shipping companies reduce vessel emissions will offer a digital shipping app which optimises port call management. READ more
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White paper offers digitalisation guidance
06/08/2019A new white paper seeks to show how sharing data will help ports work towards digital maturity and grow into smart ports. READ more
