Latest News – Page 607
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Beyond the book value
Mehdi Rastegary explains why ports should value their ''alternative'' assets
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NewsLimits of economies of scale
COMMENT: We have long believed that economies of scale are the saviour of the maritime industry, for all sectors ranging from terminals and bulk, to tankers and containerships. But in the last few months we have begun to hear opinions suggesting that containerships have reached their maximum size. So, wherein ...
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Cruise not so detached from cargo
COMMENT: The cold weather here in New York of late drove me down to Florida for some warmth, where I was fortunate enough to attend a conference on the cruise busines, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsEscaping the storm
Bulk and breakbulk were largely unaffected by the US West Coast debacle, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsTranshipment opportunity
COMMENT: Not all container transhipment takes place at the mega hubs such as Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Busan, Algeciras, Malta Freeport and so on. It can also take place as a healthy adjunct to gateway port operations – import and export activity – unless of course bureaucracy gets in the way.
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NewsWinners and losers
Mike Mundy advises that fortune favours the bold in Baltic Sea container ports
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NewsReducing risk
There''s no reason to wait for accidents in order to mitigate risk, explain Dave and Iain MacIntyre
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NewsDrumming up public support
Public Strategy Group''s Al Maiorino explains the importance of getting early public support for port projects
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NewsKeeping chillers in check
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains how ports can play their part in reducing global starvation
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NewsEU shipowners call for sustainable recycling
European shipowners are calling for a quick ratification of the 2009 IMO Hong Kong Convention (HKC), aimed at ensuring sustainable recycling of ships.
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NewsTrinidad dry dock project progresses
Trinidad Dry Dock Company (TDDC) has taken a step forward with the environmental process for its long-planned ship repair yard on Sullivan Island, part of its plan to create one of the biggest sustainable dry docks in the world.
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NewsBarges clean up River Thames
UK-based resource management, recycling and energy recovery company, Cory Environmental, is using inland waterways to clean up its operations on the River Thames.
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NewsSponsorship Opportunities Still Available
The GreenPort Congress and GreenPort Cruise Conference are international events that provide unprecedented networking opportunities for the decision makers from the port stakeholders who will be in attendance.
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NewsCall for Papers Reminder – deadline 10 April 2015
If you’d like to be considered for this year’s GreenPort Congress or GreenPort Cruise Conference programme you will need to ensure your abstract is submitted no later than 10 April 2015.
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NewsNot able to attend last year? Download the papers and presentations now!
The 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference saw more than 200 industry professionals and organisations come together to discuss the latest in sustainable environmental practice in order to help reduce carbon footprint, whilst becoming more sensitive to the environmental considerations within the whole port community.
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NewsPreferential hotel room rates available - book now!
If you’re looking to book a hotel for your stay during the conference then we have secured preferential rates at three local hotels, which have been selected for their comfort rating and high level of customer service. Book today!
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NewsCanadians take a stake in ABP
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have signed an agreement to invest approximately £1.6bn (C$2.9bn) to acquire a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP).
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Too many challenges for container terminals
Drewry Shipping Consultants sees "more challenges and less opportunities" for the container terminal industry going forward.
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Liner companies need to throw out the rulebook
"Significant" opportunities exist for liner shipping companies to improve costs, productivity and efficiency, but there needs to a significant change of mindset, according to shipping expert Ron Widdows.
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Navis launches Terminal Intelligence Portal
Software specialist Navis has launched its Terminal Business Intelligence Portal in response to a need to increase terminal productivity.
