Operations News – Page 82
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NewsMaersk reduced port calls in line with bigger ships
Plans by Maersk Line to reduce the amount of duplicate port calls and allocate more buffer time around hub ports to increase schedule reliability is a logical move as ship sizes increase, a shipping expert has said.
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NewsIncreasing automation reaping benefits
Increasing numbers of terminals are using higher levels of automation to improve productivity, efficiency and competitive advantage.
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NewsSubstantial retrofit terminal automation potential
Substantial potential exists for retrofit terminal automation, Drewry’s March 2018 Quarterly Port Sector Report Briefing shows.
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NewsSize isn’t everything
It isn’t the size of your port that matters – it’s what you do with it. Felicity Landon reports on a new ‘connectivity index’
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NewsMaputo investment pays off
Transformation of a Mozambique port is nothing short of dramatic, explains Felicity Landon.
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NewsMaking gains by cutting the footprint
There are an increasing number of options open to ports looking to curb or even eradicate emissions.
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NewsBreaking out of the mould
Today''s port breakwater construction ties placement, innovation and ecology together, explains Stevie Knight.
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NewsPutting the elements to work
Investing in renewable installations makes commercial sense, finds Alex Hughes.
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NewsDon't forget the human touch
Avoid the empty promises of automation and think about the bigger productivity picture, advises Alex Hughes.
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NewsInternational ports sustainability programme first
The first global ports sustainability programme and charter will see ports focus on sustainable development by setting guidelines for achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsIBF agreement secures dockers’ lashing rights
The terms of the new International Bargaining Forum (IBF) Agreement have been approved securing dockers’ right to carry out lashing and other cargo handling services in ports.
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NewsYilport Holding pursues multiple acquisitions
Yilport Holding plans to acquire several SME ports and container terminals in Europe, Latin America, and North America.
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NewsDigitalisation signals "fourth industrial revolution" at ports
The digitalisation of ports and terminal operations offers ways to realise a "fourth industrial revolution", Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) AGM delegates have been told.
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NewsICHCA publishes safety improvements digest
ICHCA International has published a digest of entries to the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award detailing 22 improvements to supply chain practices.
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NewsDP World reports record volume growth
DP World reports a record 70 million teu passing through its terminals in 2017 allowing the operator to achieve 10.1% volume growth.
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NewsWin/Win for Nelson with emissions-saving logistics
How can ports come up with innovative win/win solutions with their customers to cut emissions?
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NewsTimber handlers branch out
With healthy demand growth, timber handling has a strong future, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsChange afoot at Imbituba
Santos Brasil weighs its future options at Imbituba, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsAuckland Looks to Automated Straddle Carriers
New Zealand’s second largest port is keeping its location options open.
