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NewsCyber legislation makes demands of ports
HFW’s Matthew Gore examines the implications of new virtual security regulations
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No upside to downward spiral of tariffs
COMMENT: In recent months, global trade projections for 2018 were being upgraded almost as quickly as they were downgraded in previous years. Confidence had returned, and consumers and industry were keen to import and export goods, writes Ben Hackett.
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Politicians and ‘favours’ unhappy bedfellows
COMMENT: The end of March saw ‘operation Skala’ launched in Brazil, a federal investigation into alleged bribes paid by port sector companies to government personnel in return for ‘favours’ such as concession contract extension, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsTackling the terrorist threat in ports
Pinkerton’s Weynand Haitjema explains the options available to ports facing down sabotage from both within and without
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A role to play in societal transformation
COMMENT: Let’s face it, who doesn’t get a frisson of excitement upon seeing a container stack when visiting the waterfront in a new city, asks Charles Haine.
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NewsReforms and reinvention in the Black Sea
The region appears to be on an upward trajectory again for both bulk and boxes, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsFront and centre in project planning
Forward planning and good stakeholder buy-in both essential for successful project cargo handling, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsStopping the bumps and bangs
Alex Hughes finds out why anti-collision technology is a must for all terminals and not just for the obvious safety benefits
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NewsChasing economies of scale and silk ties
Yuzhny port is readying itself for larger bulk carriers with the aid of Chinese-led dredging. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsDrawing inspiration for sediment treatment
Iain MacIntyre reports on the use of polymers and mudcreting technology in dredging and reclamation projects
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NewsMeeting the challenge of rising water levels
Sea levels that are increasing faster than predicted leave ports with costly risk mitigation decisions to make, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsNorth Africa chips away at its wishlist
The region is making inroads in overcoming infrastructure and investment issues, albeit progress remains slow. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsEurope’s hotspot for port infrastructure investment
Interlegal’s Rachid Bouda explains why Ukraine should be where the smart money is heading
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NewsItaqui adds new general cargo terminal
In Brazil, the Port of Itaqui will start an auction for the concession of its new general cargo terminal in July. This is expected to mainly handle cellulose and paper.
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NewsContecon seeks level playing field
José Antonio Contreras, managing director of Port of Guayquil concessionaire Contencon, has said that he is not opposed to Ecuador expanding its terminals. However, he wants a level playing field across the various concessions.
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NewsNew tender for La Unión
In August, El Salvador’s Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), or Autonomous Port Executive Commission, is to issue a new tender for the Port of La Unión Centroamericana (Port of La Unión). The decision was revealed by CEPA’s president, Nelson Vanegas.
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NewsStudy calls for 100% renewable energy provision in UK ports
Providing renewable electricity to ships whilst in port in the UK could reduce the equivalent of 1.2m diesel cars worth of nitrogen oxides pollution and bring GB£402m per year of health and environmental benefits, a new report has found.
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NewsDiesel-electric crane uses grid power to reduce emissions
A Konecranes diesel-electric crane could help reduce exhaust emissions at the Port of Rotterdam by using power from the port’s grid.
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NewsPiraeus operator denies knowledge of criminal activity
Port of Piraeus operator Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has said it is not aware of any criminal activity at the port following a report that European Union and Italian authorities are investigating suspected wide-scale tax fraud by Chinese criminal gangs importing goods via Piraeus.
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NewsABP shortlisted for Humber Renewable Awards
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been shortlisted in two Humber Renewables Awards 2018 categories for its installation of solar panels at the Port of Immingham and its female leadership of the launch of Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal.
