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NewsHow to 'turbo charge' UK ports
A new 10-point plan to "turbo charge" UK ports and give them greater ability to invest and grow seeks reform of local planning law, with an overall goal of boosting UK trading capability regardless of how Brexit develops.
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NewsBe wary of unjustified optimism
COMMENT: Ports, terminal operators and especially ship owners tend to look for any sign of optimism and then joyously go ahead and invest without paying too much attention to the downsides facing the maritime industry. This is especially true when economic indicators suggest that a recession is around the corner, ...
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NewsBold move or shortsighted?
COMMENT: At the end of 2018, the Danish municipality of Kolding, the owner of Port of Kolding and the landlord port development company, decided to shut down the commercial port with a transition period of 25 years. That deserves a WOW, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsBreaking China’s grip on Asian growth
India and Sri Lanka need to be able to stand on their own two feet to really win the regional cargo war, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsHealthy both inside and outside
There is still much to be done to address the issue of poor mental health among port workers, finds Kate Jones
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NewsGateway to Africa
Container volumes are rising and the Port of Dar es Salaam is investing, reports Felicity Landon
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Zagreb built on misconceptions?
COMMENT: The new Zagreb Container Terminal, under development in Rijeka in Croatia, is currently experiencing a dispute over the award of construction works relating to allied rail facilities, including the new intermodal yard, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsProtection without the hefty price tag
Hiring fenders offers the double whammy of reduced capital expenditure and increased flexibility.
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NewsWarehousing that’s a home from home
At least one port authority is taking it upon itself to help out manufacturers trying to break into a new market. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsSigning up to smoother trade
Cheaper, faster, simpler — East African countries are onboard for better trade facilitation. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsCapturing efficiency and safety rewards
Helping ports with operations, convenience, safety and security, drones are the new technological marvel. John Bensalhia investigates
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NewsAn extra something at the negotiating table
Adding value is now a must to attract and maintain customers, reports Alex Hughes
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NewsNew slant to ‘working together’
COMMENT: Politics looms large, again. Infrastructure-spending is a recurring theme in my articles, as is the importance of ports making a lot of noise on this subject, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsA focus on de-risking pays dividends
Mitigation of risks provides a smooth path to securing port finance for both green and brownfield developments, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsFinding a perfect operating fit for every size
Smaller Terminal Operating System (TOS) solutions have plenty to offer without the high costs of the big players, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsSetting useful air strategies takes time
COMMENT: The UK didn’t waste any time in releasing its Clean Air Strategy in 2019: it was published on January 14, writes Charles Haine.
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NewsTaiwan ports group sets tough eco targets
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is one of Asia’s port sustainability front-runners. Sam Whelan finds out what’s behind its success
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NewsCalifornia port sponsorship applications open
The Port of Long Beach will accept applications from 1 March to 1 April for its Community Sponsorship Program.
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NewsSocial media theme for ESPO Award
Transparency and the role of social media in reaching out to local community is the theme of this year’s ESPO Award, now open for entries.
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NewsWaste to chemicals project expands
Europe’s first ‘waste to chemicals’ (W2C) project to convert residual flows of non-recyclable waste materials into clean methanol is expanding with a new partner to join a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam.
