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NewsRealistic about resilience
Ports need to create robust recovery plans to cover all eventualities, finds Alex Hughes
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Customer feedback counts, says Peel
Investing in new technology is important for a port, but listening to customers is also pivotal, Peel Ports Group’s deputy chief operation officer David Huck told delegates at TOC Europe.
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Integration in data-sharing necessary, say executives
Ports need to get better at data-sharing, or risk creating "digital islands" that don''t communicate, a digital specialist has warned.
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NewsMeeting the carbon challenge
With many terminals failing to have in place a credible greenhouse gas reporting system, there is a danger that the sector will fall short of its international GHG reduction targets, a TOC Europe audience was told.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation will promote the use of hydrogen and fuel cells to see hydrogen-powered port machinery prototypes by 2020.
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EUROGATE publishes first sustainability report
Port operator EUROGATE has announced the publication of its first sustainability report, which focuses on its commitment to equal consideration of economic efficiency, environmental protection, and social responsibility underpinned by stable economic development.
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IAPH announces commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced its intention to participate in the development of a comprehensive global strategy concerned with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime sources.
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NewsAPMT crippled by Petya cyber attack
International operator APM Terminals has been hit by a cross-border cyber attack which has sent IT systems down across multiple terminals and business units.
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Find pilots and dive in to software melee
Ports needn’t be overwhelmed by the mass of port, container and supply chain technology solutions hitting the market, CEO and partner of SeaIntelligence Consulting Lars Jensen has said.
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NewsShaping partnerships to reduce risk of port investments
WSP’s Johan-Paul Verschuure & Andrew Penfold ask if consortiums are the new development model
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NewsCoordination key to port security
Following an alleged vessel bomb threat at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has said that resource coordination is key to security.
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NewsKalmar's futuristic container vision
Kalmar is considering futuristic scenarios where a container is more than just a container, it’s an experience that can generate plenty of revenue for logistics players.
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NewsRMG market valued at $399.7m by 2025
The value of the global rail mounted gantry (RMG) crane market is expected to reach $399.7m by 2025, as global trade, vessel sizes, and port investments drive growth.
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NewsDitch the spreadsheet
Business Intelligence is moving into the realm of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsCollaborate to innovate
Collaboration is the only way for businesses to tackle digital innovation, says Data61''s Thomas Vitsounis
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NewsPreparing for the unexpected
Emergency planning, defensible decision making and long-term strategies are crucial to ports in times of crisis, as TMG''s Tony Birr and Les Chapman explain
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NewsBeauty of co-ordinated port calls
Mikael Lind advises co-ordination for enhanced predictability of port call operations
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NewsPutting potential into practice
The digital economy is crucial to creating a more efficient and transparent supply chain, finds Lara Shingles
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NewsReinventing the box
Innovations for the humble container never seem to stick. Stevie Knight investigates
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NewsWith the grain
Bulk terminal investments and equipment upgrades are surging, finds Michael King
