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NewsWeight and see
July’s container weighing deadline passed and the supply chain didn’t implode, finds Felicity Landon
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NewsBulked up boxes
Developments in containerised bulk handling offer benefits for ports. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsThrift or quick lift
Ports have varied reasons for choosing pre-loved container handling equipment, explains Alex Hughes
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Automatic attraction
AJ Keyes considers major planning factors governing container terminal automation
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NewsHull windfarm blade facility nears completion
Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.
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NewsTerminal operators look to consolidate ownership
Global shipping consultancy, Drewry, says as the sector is being faced with the dual challenges of weaker demand growth and rising costs due to larger vessels and alliances, terminal operators are looking to consolidate terminal ownership.
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Nagoya and Guangzhou top 'riskiest port' ranking
RMS has analysed the catastrophe risk of the world’s ports and ranked the top ten for greatest potential loss.
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NewsEmbrace shipping alliances, hubs told
Transhipment hubs should embrace shipping alliances or be faced with lack of demand, says Drewry Maritime Research’s latest container insight report.
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NewsGreener hull cleaning at Rotterdam
Greener hull cleaning is coming to the waters of the Port of Rotterdam courtesy of GAC EnvironHull.
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NewsOff the dock
The perks of divorcing the driver from port equipment are clear, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsMurky waters
There are lessons to be learnt from Miami''s dredging-related issues, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsDon’t skimp
Cutting corners with the masterplan could cost ports a lifetime of missed revenue. Lara Shingles reports
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NewsEmbrace the data
Ports need to take the leap into the unknown to capitalise on data-related gains, finds Carly Fields.
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NewsBusan Port aspires to global hub status
Busan has clear aspirations for its future position in Asia.
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NewsGreen certification for DP World
DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the green Planet Mark for demonstrating a commitment to carbon emissions reductions.
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NewsAgreement reached on EU Ports Regulation text
After 15 years of discussions, the European Commission, Council and Parliament have reached a compromise on the text for the Ports Regulation, the legal framework for organising port services and financial transparency of ports in Europe.
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NewsAPMT’s ‘terminal by module’ vision
APM Terminal’s head of terminal design and automation has outlined the concept of ‘terminal by module’ at TOC Europe’s 40th annual industry gathering.
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NewsOperations risk/return ratio increasingly skewed
Container terminal operators are facing mounting risks and diminishing returns in a climate characterised by port modal share volatility and uncertainty.
