Operations News – Page 88

  • Growth: Eurogate Tanger will gain an advantage from the new infrastructural developments.
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    Industrial strength

    2017-05-05T09:07:00Z

    Felicity Landon takes a closer look at new developments and opportunities in Tangier

  • Run out: Lamor's solution deploys booms and skimmers that can be attached to and operated by vessels. Credit: Lamor
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    Plugging leaks

    2017-05-05T08:53:00Z

    Oil spill technology needs more interest from the private sector, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Captain Hyldager: “It is our collective belief that shipping is overly inward-looking and ripe for change"
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    Start-up promises to improve port efficiency

    2017-04-20T11:41:00Z

    A new start-up promises to help operators improve efficiency using Big Data analytics to support business decisions and to transform port calls covering all key regions.

  • Big Data: The report warns ports, terminals and vessels alike should be gathering data now to stay ahead of the game Photo: Lourdes Munoz Santamaria
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    Walking the walk on automation

    2017-04-11T10:00:00Z

    A new report by Trelleborg says that broadly speaking, ports and terminals are talking the talk on automation and Big Data, but not embracing either.

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    PD Ports optimises resource planning with BI

    2017-04-07T11:21:00Z

    PD Ports has embraced business intelligence in its operations to optimise processes and plan better for future resource allocation.

  • "We don't need to reinvent the wheel," Oscar Pernia, Navis
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    Don’t overcomplicate software solutions, ports told

    2017-04-07T10:38:00Z

    While big data and optimisation are the buzzwords of the moment, Navis’ operational innovation expert Oscar Pernia has stressed that ports do not need to reinvent the wheel to benefit from improved processes.

  • 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.