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Predictability is key
One of the greatest needs of industry, as regards the use of the oceans, is for predictability; industry needs to know what activities will be accepted, and under what conditions, in order to plan investment.
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NewsAll in the planning
Carl Friesen explains why Marine Spatial Planning affects port planning and operation
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NewsA new model for old infrastructure
Given the huge toll logistics takes on India’s overall gross domestic product, double that of West, there are obviously “significant savings” to be made from specialised, niche feeder operations.
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NewsSkipping the queue
Stevie Knight explains why feedering by barge is the fix-all for congested terminals
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NewsRotterdam takes Smart Grid plunge
The Port of Rotterdam is one of few ports investigating the ''Smart Grid'' concept and is working with GE to develop tailormade solutions.
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NewsBuenaventura takes the automation stage
A good example of an automation success story is Terminal de Contenedores de Buenaventura (TCBuen): it has, in the last three years, implemented automated gates and cranes with highly successful results.
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NewsAuto class
Take up of automation is picking up, albeit from a very low base. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsMaking the most of equipment
Equipment pooling might not necessarily be a terminal operator’s first choice as obviously they would prefer to be busy handling containers, “but if you have a terminal whose equipment has idle periods and next door the terminal is busy, it can be a win-win – they need some equipment, and ...
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NewsWeighing up the options
Drewry''s Jason Chiang says there are clear advantages and disadvantages to be had from equipment pooling.
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NewsShare and share alike
Felicity Landon asks whether sharing equipment is a realistic option for port operations
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NewsState owned, but passing the hat
With government ownership dominant in Western Australia, the dredging funds question is a considerable one for the state''s mid-sized ports.
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NewsCasting the net
San Diego takes a much broader view of its role and future, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsThe deep dive
To dredge or not to dredge can be a loaded question for second tier ports, as Stevie Knight explains
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Saving planets and pounds
Research conducted by manufacturer Teijin Aramid and Gabriel Lodewijks, professor of transport engineering and logistics, has shown the way forward for an environmentally-friendly conveyor system.
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NewsBulk bonus
From generation games to port progress, conveyors offer their own prizes for terminals, finds John Bensalhia
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Green footprint a priority
In terms of its own car terminal planning, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is placing great emphasis on its environmental footprint, making continuous improvement and prevention of pollution an inherent part of all areas of its activities.
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NewsIn the driving seat
The next generation of car carriers will place greater demands on terminal operations.
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NewsA rollercoaster ride for LNG
Julien Bordet of Ernst & Young Advisory thinks that although investment conditions are difficult, ports looking at LNG import “are best taking the long term view".
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NewsGas guzzlers
Ports need to keep an eye on the future to keep pace with LNG bunkering developments, explains Stevie Knight,
