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NewsTaking the guesswork out of maintenance
Methods exist to overcome costly under- and over-maintenance of assets in global ports and terminals, finds Alex Hughes.
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NewsCountering port workforce weak spots
Iain MacIntyre speaks to experts in the field from around the world to examine the level of cyber security risk presented by the human factor in ports.
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NewsPutting ports top of mind
COMMENT: Because of New York’s vastness, when the talks turns to the seaport aspects the maritime and shipping angle tends to be drowned out by airports, tunnels and property — where the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has a significant franchise, writes Barry Parker.
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A step too far down under?
COMMENT: DP World Australia has hit its cargo importer and exporter client base with yet another big increase in infrastructure charges along Australia’s east coast, in the ports of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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Safe mooring needs industry-wide focus
Regulators have taken the safe mooring of ships to task, but ports need to increase their engagement with the issue, Richard Brough reports.
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NewsFuture proofing container ports a necessity
ASCELA ADVISORS’ Nivesh Chaudhary explains why ports around the world must confront the increasing size of container ships..
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NewsNowhere to hide with emission innovations
RightShip’s Kris Fumberger explains why it’s important to effectively measure, monitor and manage air emissions in port.
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Supporting open innovation and start-ups
COMMENT: In October, Chile’s Valparaiso port enjoyed its time in the spotlight as host port of the American Association of Port Authorities’ annual convention, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsMaking inland work for bulk
John Bensalhia looks at how bulk cargo handling can be a boon for inland ports looking to branch out from container handling.
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NewsTwo axes of connection and capacity
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from West African development, but not everyone is listening, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsThe right tools for the job
Terberg’s Ron van Arkel explains why safety-conscious operators should not compromise on equipment investment.
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NewsSpring in Salaverry’s step
Peru’s concession of another of its ports promises competition to two of its container stalwarts. Alex Hughes reports.
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Tipping the emissions and power scale
In the race to reduce emissions, greener ports must consider the resilience of their power supplies. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsBalancing purchasing risks and rewards
HFW’s Joseph Botham outlines the key considerations from a private company perspective when buying a port or a terminal.
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NewsSouth American coping mechanismss
Three ports on South America''s Pacific coast have had to overcome their own adversity in recent times. Alex Hughes reports.
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NewsAntwerp's plan: consolidate and communicate
New barge consolidation hubs are part of a unique action plan to improve efficiency at the Port of Antwerp. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsInnovation meets ever-increasing storage demands
Traditional warehousing techniques and practices continue to change, as worldwide, different priorities emerge, writes Martin Rushmere.
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NewsBarcelona ferry crash halts APM operations
Operations in the Port of Barcelona’s APM Terminals were cancelled and workers evacuated on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out when a crane collapsed due to a vessel strike.
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Laem Chabang tender ready for release
The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will begin distributing the terms of reference of the third phase of Laem Chabang Port''s development on November 5 before receiving bids early in January 2019, according to the national news agency NNT.
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NewsDramatic crane collapse at South African port
Strong winds have resulted in a ship-to-shore crane being blown over at the Port of Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
