All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 681
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NewsDrumming up public support
Public Strategy Group''s Al Maiorino explains the importance of getting early public support for port projects
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NewsDrilling down data
How can ports navigate the complexity of Big Data Analytics? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsKeeping chillers in check
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains how ports can play their part in reducing global starvation
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Cruise not so detached from cargo
COMMENT: The cold weather here in New York of late drove me down to Florida for some warmth, where I was fortunate enough to attend a conference on the cruise busines, writes Barry Parker.
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Beyond the book value
Mehdi Rastegary explains why ports should value their ''alternative'' assets
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NewsPushing back
"Outright rejection" is the UK''s response to Europe’s latest push for port regulation, finds Felicity Landon
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NewsEU shipowners call for sustainable recycling
European shipowners are calling for a quick ratification of the 2009 IMO Hong Kong Convention (HKC), aimed at ensuring sustainable recycling of ships.
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NewsTrinidad dry dock project progresses
Trinidad Dry Dock Company (TDDC) has taken a step forward with the environmental process for its long-planned ship repair yard on Sullivan Island, part of its plan to create one of the biggest sustainable dry docks in the world.
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NewsBarges clean up River Thames
UK-based resource management, recycling and energy recovery company, Cory Environmental, is using inland waterways to clean up its operations on the River Thames.
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NewsSponsorship Opportunities Still Available
The GreenPort Congress and GreenPort Cruise Conference are international events that provide unprecedented networking opportunities for the decision makers from the port stakeholders who will be in attendance.
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NewsCall for Papers Reminder – deadline 10 April 2015
If you’d like to be considered for this year’s GreenPort Congress or GreenPort Cruise Conference programme you will need to ensure your abstract is submitted no later than 10 April 2015.
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NewsPreferential hotel room rates available - book now!
If you’re looking to book a hotel for your stay during the conference then we have secured preferential rates at three local hotels, which have been selected for their comfort rating and high level of customer service. Book today!
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NewsNot able to attend last year? Download the papers and presentations now!
The 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference saw more than 200 industry professionals and organisations come together to discuss the latest in sustainable environmental practice in order to help reduce carbon footprint, whilst becoming more sensitive to the environmental considerations within the whole port community.
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NewsCanadians take a stake in ABP
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have signed an agreement to invest approximately £1.6bn (C$2.9bn) to acquire a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP).
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Too many challenges for container terminals
Drewry Shipping Consultants sees "more challenges and less opportunities" for the container terminal industry going forward.
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Liner companies need to throw out the rulebook
"Significant" opportunities exist for liner shipping companies to improve costs, productivity and efficiency, but there needs to a significant change of mindset, according to shipping expert Ron Widdows.
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Navis launches Terminal Intelligence Portal
Software specialist Navis has launched its Terminal Business Intelligence Portal in response to a need to increase terminal productivity.
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NewsNew mapping software for sustainable freight
A new decision support mapping software tool has been developed to help local authorities and urban planners minimise congestion and emissions to develop sustainable freight plans.
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NewsEnergy efficient warehousing
A new warehouse with a range of environmental features has been built at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Immingham to provide increased storage space for bulk cargoes and help the port meet its efficiency targets.
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NewsUS ports labour contract not a done deal
The tentative labour deal reached between The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) may be in jeopardy with reports of the union having to fend off efforts by militant members to jettison the deal
