Operations News – Page 64
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NewsBeing smart when there's a chill in the air
The latest developments in reefer container monitoring technology are investigated by John Bensalhia.
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NewsBLOWING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
John Bensalhia talks to a leading industry expert as he looks at advantages and trends wind farms offer for ports in the UK.
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NewsOnce in a generation wind opportunity
The US North Atlantic region is targeting a massive development of offshore wind, as New York-based Barry Parker discovers.
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NewsA juicy carrot for Polish wind - but no plain sailing
Poland’s nascent offshore wind industry is looking at a large and juicy carrot – a draft Polish Energy Policy calls for 8GW of offshore wind to be installed in the next decade, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsPort giant to return to private ownership
A port giant is set to return to private ownership to help it focus of becoming an infrastructure-led end-to-end logistics provider.
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NewsDigitalisation mishandling poses control risk
A new report on digitalising the port call process has said that there is a challenge for current stakeholders in the maritime sector to implement digitalisation and to adopt common, interoperable data standards or to risk losing control in the logistic chain.
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NewsMobiles: Bigger and better for business
Ports are investing in bigger and better mobile harbour cranes as means of consolidating and expanding business. John Bensalhia reports.
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NewsREACH PICKINGS OFFERED BY REACHSTACKERS
John Bensalhia talks to major reachstacker suppliers to discover current trends, innovations and assess the potential benefits for users.
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NewsFirst port-developed trafficking training
The first anti-human trafficking training developed by a port authority will be rolled out this year to ensure staff have the knowledge and resources to recognise and respond to instances of human trafficking.
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NewsCyber security guide for ports released
A new UK cyber security good practise guide highlights the very real risk of cyber security breaches and the need for robust prevention strategies to protect financial, security and reputational interests.
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NewsBromma spreads digital efficiencies to the industry
Bromma is a leading provider of container frames on a global basis. AJ Keyes understands the company’s continued focus on its digital journey
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NewsClimate change: No easy answers
Ports are particularly exposed to the effects of climate change, but sizing up the risk is a tough call, with no easy answers, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsAcquisitions a priority for Turkish operator
Gateway terminal acquisitions in emerging markets will be a big focus for a Turkish terminal operator in the next five years.
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NewsAIVP debates sustainability of port cities
AIVP will attend a global event to debate sustainable port cities and their role in global strategies for sustainable development.
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NewsDockers' Clause extension legality challenged
European short-sea and feeder ship operators are challenging efforts by a major transport authority to redefine container lashing as a cargo handling activity in order to bring it under the control of unionized dockers.
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NewsConsortium aims to reduce CO2 emissions
Eight players in the port sector have signed a collaboration agreement as a first move towards the possible development of carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS) infrastructure.
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NewsNew deal signals end to trade war
The US and China have negotiated a preliminary trade deal which will halt a new set of US tariffs on Chinese imports and could prevent further economic strain on US west coast ports.
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NewsShore power leader emerges in South China
A container terminal facility has become the first in South China to offer shore power at all berths.
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NewsChinese influence overhyped, says Drewry
Global expansion and influence by Chinese port companies is not as significant as the hype that surrounds it, a maritime consultancy has said.
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NewsDP World subsidiary makes acquisition
A subsidiary of DP World has acquired a majority stake in a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator.
