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Concrete solutions
HamidReza Hassanli, Ehsan Emamifard Naeeni and Mansoureh Hasanzadeh discuss their experiences with self-compacting concrete
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NewsNew year heralds change
COMMENT: The world order of things has changed, populism has thrown politics and economics into a new mixing bowl, not necessarily for the good, writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsSeeing through the fog
Fog dominates East Asia''s figures in more ways than one, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsThe digital handover
Could blockchain technology turn accepted supply chain practice on its head? Felicity Landon reports
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Second can be better than first
COMMENT: The poor state of health of the container shipping sector has prompted a lot of speculation about the implications for the container terminal operating sector, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsTicking data boxes
Start-up T-mining plans to trial its blockchain container concept in Antwerp. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsDriverless possibilities
COMMENT: It is no surprise that the PSA Singapore has signalled its intention to introduce ‘truck platooning’ for container transfer between its container terminals.
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The benefits of togetherness
COMMENT: In fully private markets, the ‘invisible hand’ ensures the survival of the fittest, writes Peter de Langen.
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False bravado
COMMENT: There seems to be a groundswell of opinion that 2017 will be the year that ports start getting bolshie with shipping lines. The year that they start saying ‘no’ to the unrealistic demands being made of them. The year that they find their voice in discussions with alliances. Prophetic ...
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NewsWinds of change blow in
COMMENT: We''ve heard it before, but that didn''t stop the Governor of New York State, Andrew Cuomo - perhaps a future Democratic candidate for the White House (yes, I know, it''s four years away) - making a big push for offshore wind farms, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsCompeting down under
Australia is getting serious about port privatisation, explain Dave and Iain MacIntyre
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NewsSecurity sentinels
Unmanned ground vehicles promise to ease port security burdens, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsDo the locomotion
Intra-port rail shuttles are gaining market share in ports in Europe, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsCreature comfort
As one of the more controversial types of cargo, livestock challenges can catch ports of the hoof, John Bensalhia reports
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NewsSeaside shuffle
Are extended container dwell times beyond a terminal''s control? Felicity Landon finds out
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NewsStrange future
The rise of unmanned vessels and low-cost smart shipping could revolutionise ports, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsValencia expansion plans
The Port Authority of Valencia Is planning a major investment to expand its port facilities to better accommodate LNG at its three harbours in Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia.
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Funding threat for US ports with Cuban trade
In his newly proposed budget, Florida Governor Rick Scott has threatened to withdraw funding from the state’s ports if they pursue trade deals with Cuba.
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NewsGreen Marine targets noise emissions
Green Marine is broadening the scope of its North American environmental certification programme by adding two performance indicators dealing with underwater noise emanating from ships and port activities.
