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WHAT'S IN THAT BOX?
The 24-hour rule, CSI, TESC and a stowaway sensor are just some of the measures aimed at securing the supply chain. Patrik Wheater reports.
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NewsTHE STRATEGIC WAY FORWARD
Landside port logistics represents a new phase in the development of port management systems, which have traditionally focused on sea access. In a summary of a recent study undertaken for UNCTAD, Khalid Bichou investigates the motives and the potential of port landside strategies, and the need to integrate them within ...
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NewsPorts Ponder Fonterra’s Call
The potential for shipper logistics decisions to have a direct bearing on port business strategies has never been better demonstrated than with the announcement by Fonterra - New Zealand’’s giant dairy exporter - to implement a new rail-based logistics solution for North Island export distribution.
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INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY TO GAIN THE EDGE
Steel traffic at the port of Vigo in northwestern Spain is growing at a rate of 24% each year, with steel products being imported for use by industries located in the port''s hinterland. Vasco Gallega de Consignaciones is one of two multi-purpose terminals involved in this trade, discharging 213,077 tonnes ...
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NewsADDING VALUE TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Alex Hughes talks to three steel terminals in north and south Europe finding that it''s about more than pure stevedoring.
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Imbalance of trade
The imbalance of visible trade which currently exists between China and the mature economies is growing into a feature of our times, one of the memorials to which are the lengthening queues of hauliers outside box terminals in places as far apart as Southampton and Long Beach.
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FRENCH PORTS: IS THERE A SOCIAL REVOLUTION IN THE MAKING?
Ben Hackett considers whether the door is finally opening to privatisation
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Between the gate, the breakwater and beyond
Our Close-Up this month is remarkable for two reasons: first Robin Middleton is an interesting character with an interesting job; more importantly, his job description offers a possible template for other coastal states to follow.
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UP THE YANGTSE
Port and infrastructure development is hotting up along China''s Yangtse River as James Macpherson reports.
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NewsTOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING
Mae West once said: " Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." But as the North American West Coast ports are finding out, too much of a good thing can also mean big trouble. Michael Rosenfeld reports on what may come to be seen as lessons in both ...
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NewsNOT JUST A NECESSARY EVIL
Inspection services safeguard the commercial interests of clients and play a major role in facilitating global trade by ensuring the integrity of valuable bulk products is protected. Such commodities include crude oil, petroleum refined products, petrochemicals and agricultural products.
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NewsIN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. . .
The UK Secretary of State''s Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) is a charismatic character named Robin Middleton. Jack Gaston talked to him.
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NewsAVEN ENERABLE TECHNOLOGY
On its own or integrated with other technologies, OCR can enhance efficiency and security in intermodal operations. Terry Gibson of SAIC explains.
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NewsIS IT A MACHO THING OR WHAT?
Every one knows that big ports need big cranes and the major operators like to be seen to lead the field in buying big. This, however, is not entirely logical. Nick Elliott talks about it to Richard Clarke, director of ports at Halcrow.
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CREATING A COST-EFFECTIVE WORKHORSE
In many countries, manning requirements for tugs are determined by vessel length; the more compact a vessel, the lower the manning costs, and the more cost-effective they become.
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NewsSOPHISTICATED SUPER TUGS SET NEW STANDARDS
More powerful, but compact and highly automated, the humble tug is growing ever more sophisticated, and assuming new roles that can help enhance ports'' balance sheets. David Foxwell reports.
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GRAVESEND CREWS IMPLEMENT CHANGE
As part of its move to 3-person crewing - agreed as part of a National Framework Agreement with the Transport & General Workers Union (TGWU) - Adsteam UK''s Gravesend crews have now agreed to implement changes in working systems and procedures. Commenting on his members'' decision to implement the agreed ...
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South African dockers strike
Dockers at Durban, Cape Town and Richards Bay have refused a 6.2% pay offer and are holding out for 8%.
