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  • Stateside: Hamburg is considering opening a representative office in the US. Credit: HHM, Michael Lindner
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    Making connections

    2017-04-03T16:47:00Z

    Overseas offices are more than just a public relations outlet for a port. Felicity Landon reports

  • Transparency: hostility towards Darwin's sell off to foreign interests prompted the launch of an asset register
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    State intervention

    2017-04-03T16:46:00Z

    Governments face increased pressure to take more interest in foreign port investment, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Next generation: Port Elizabeth is looking forward to a new era of operations
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    The middleman

    2017-04-03T16:46:00Z

    Changes at Port Elizabeth’s port have allowed it to re-invent itself, finds Kerry Dimmer

  • Starter's orders: PANYNJ's Global Container Terminals USA as brought in an appointment systems. Credit: New York Shipping Association
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    Go with the flow

    2017-04-03T16:45:00Z

    Gates queues should be ''consigned to history'' say OEMs. John Bensalhia investigates

  • Tracking up: CTA expanded its rail terminal from seven to nine tracks, raising annual rail throughput to 930,000 teu
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    Laying down tracks

    2017-04-03T16:44:00Z

    Fine tuning port-rail operations is key to realising the full potential of rail traffic, reports Alex Hughes

  • On trend: Multi-touch tables for navigation planning are just one output of HPA’s smartPORT programme
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    A digital journey

    2017-04-03T16:44:00Z

    HPA is well along the path of digital optimisation, but it still has some surprises in store, finds Carly Fields

  • Green and clean: The straddle carriers comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations
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    Electric straddle carrier order

    2017-03-29T10:50:00Z

    Kalmar''s electric straddle carriers are helping to support capacity expansion at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Port of Antwerp, with nine more being put on order.

  • Cyber risk: With the increase in automation, ports can expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks Photo: Yuri Samoilov
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    Cyber risks of increased automation

    2017-03-29T03:07:00Z

    With increasing automation of systems and equipment, expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks on ports, a security specialist has warned.

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    Getting the message out on the CTU Code

    2017-03-27T17:29:00Z

    Applauding the launch of the Guidelines for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), IMO and European Commission officials have lent support to a campaign to get the message out on best practice in packing and securing cargo and compliance across all modes.

  • Credible performance: The operator has been helped along by the application of digital technology
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    PSA overcomes 2016’s “trials and tribulations”

    2017-03-23T16:56:00Z

    PSA International achieved credible results in 2016, despite the year being beset with what the operator calls “a period of unrelenting trials and tribulations.”

  • Throughput surge: The 12% increase was mainly due to continuing volume ramp-up at ICTSI Iraq
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    Throughput surge boosts ICTSI financials

    2017-03-14T15:27:00Z

    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported a 7% increase in port revenue from last year, with the US$1.128 billion total being helped along by a surge in throughput.

  • UK monopoly: All of the mainline UK calls by THE Alliance carriers on the Asia-Europe trade will be handled by DP World’s terminals at London Gateway and Southampton
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    Ports for THE Alliance, but no ship sizes

    2017-03-09T13:29:00Z

    THE Alliance may have finalised port calls for its new vessel sharing agreement, but without news on the size of ships due to call at ports questions still remain.

  • Mr Castwall and Mr Cheng seal the deal for Norvik
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    Hutchison seals Stockholm terminal deal

    2017-03-08T12:08:00Z

    Hutchison Ports has signed a formal agreement with Ports of Stockholm to operate the new container terminal under construction at Stockholm Norvik Port.

  • Yilport owns 50% shares in Malta Freeport (MFTL)
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    Yilport celebrates 'year to remember'

    2017-03-07T16:26:00Z

    Yilport Holding’s portfolio reached 20 marine terminals and three dry terminals across the globe with growing business results in 2016.

  • Next up: CMA CGM followed Maersk's lead to tie up with Alibaba. Credit: Kees Torn
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    Alibaba's port plan

    2017-03-06T09:46:00Z

    Shipping line tie-ups with Alibaba give insight of online partnerships to come, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Come 2020, the world’s bunkering ports will need to meet new criteria. Credit: Port of Amsterdam
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    2020 vision

    2017-03-06T09:44:00Z

    What will happen at ports when global shipping has to switch to low sulphur fuel in 2020? Stevie Knight reports

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  • All-round: Perimeter fencing needs to be robust. Credit: Zaun
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    Repelling terrorist attacks

    2017-03-06T09:43:00Z

    Ports need to seriously consider implementing hostile vehicle mitigation measures, finds Barry Cross

  • Helping hand: The south-west Cumbrian Port of Barrow has played a key role in serving the offshore energy industry over 150 years. Credit: ABP
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    Part of UK heritage

    2017-03-06T09:43:00Z

    Out of the limelight, Barrow enjoys the fruits of the offshore industry. Felicity Landon reports

  • Triple hit: Vancouver’s Supply Chain strategy has three overarching aims. Credit: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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    Everyone's a critic

    2017-03-06T09:42:00Z

    What are the best ways of monitoring port performance? John Bensalhia finds out.