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NewsMist cannon exercises dust control at US port
A leader in dust control solutions has helped a port located along the Hudson River control fugitive particle emissions using atomised mist technology.
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NewsTrump banks on new US supplied LNG terminals
President Trump says that trade talks between the US and EU will result in nine new ports to facilitate supply of American LNG to various parts of Europe.
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Debt fears impact Myanmar project
Myanmar has scaled back plans for a US$7.3bn Chinese-backed port on its western coast after concerns it could result in a large debt.
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NewsDP World acquires Unifeeder Group
DP World has acquired Unifeeder Group for €660m to boost its presence in the maritime global supply chain and help it become a “trade enabler”.
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NewsA real aid to frictionless trade
Even though ports can benefit from Customs fast-tracking and priority treatment through AEO certification, it’s still not widely adopted. Felicity Landon finds out why.
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NewsBringing remote controlled operations to the people
Hutchison’s Laem Chabang expansion is bringing much-needed capacity and world-leading technology to its operations in Thailand. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsKeeping an eye on below-the-waterline assets
New technology is giving port operators the ability to see what''s going on under the surface, even in murky or inaccessible corners, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsWill sense prevail in political reorder?
COMMENT: Possible changes are afoot in the organisation of the US government, some with relevance to the ports and terminals sector, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsWorkplace bullying: a first-hand account
Port Strategy follows up on the issue of bullying in ports with a first hand account of a former employee of an Australian port that claims to have suffered in its hands. Iain MacIntyre reports.
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NewsFacing up to Western Seaboard realities
Anxiety over the COSCO-OOCL deal and a loss of traffic on the US West Coast are occupying port managers'' minds. Martin Rushmere reports
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Port pirates must be eliminated
COMMENT: Piracy at sea targeting cargo carrying vessels is an unfortunate reality most of us are familiar with, but piracy at berth or anchor in port is a new development, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsPaying the price of interconnectivity
COMMENT: The Internet of Things (IoT) is all around us. It''s on our wrists, in our homes and, increasingly, present in a whole range of industries, including ports and shipping, writes HFW’s Felicity Burling.
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NewsMarket tilt towards the Med
There has been scepticism about the ability of Mediterranean ports to pull market share away from Northern Europe, but that attitude is changing, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsBarcelona’s bragging rights?
COMMENT: The Port of Barcelona may have claimed bragging rights for the best performance in 2017 but Valencia still leads in the container business and has claimed the No. 1 spot from Algeciras.
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NewsEver-larger grabs meet demands of bulk boom
Container ship growth has cascaded into dry bulk handling as operators demand larger mobile harbour cranes to provide handling for both cargoes. John Bensalhia reports.
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NewsIndia’s headway on thorny reforms
Coupled with reforms to cabotage law, a revamp of tariff rules is expected to spur Indian port investment.
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NewsAll-electric handling isn’t without its downsides
A lack of charging standards, inability to keep up with battery demand and overwhelming infrastructure redesign demands could stunt all-electric potential, explains Barry Cross.
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NewsPort of Oakland comes out fighting
“Vulnerable” US West Coast port proves that it can comeback from significant body blows in labour and operator losses. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsHere cometh the trade war
COMMENT: Donald Trump went to the G7 meeting last month and effectively filed for divorce from Western democratic allies and aligned himself with President Putin. What can we read into this, asks Ben Hackett.
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NewsTake sustainability accounting to next level
Reporting on sustainability can help organisations work towards better practice. Michele Witthaus looks at trends in this type of disclosure by ports.
