Shortsea
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NewsDe-risking port logistics
Ian McRobbie, Programme Manager for Ports and Maritime Infrastructure at BMT*, drawing on extensive project experience highlights the merits of optimising bulk transshipment through ‘Climate-Smart’ simulation technology
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NewsRiver Amazon resourcefulness
With access to the jungle port of Manaus restricted by low water levels in the River Amazon a highly creative solution has been developed to keep essential supply lines open. Rob Ward charts an unfolding story
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NewsShortsea renaissance
With uncertainties over the vector of deepsea container flows in the wake of political upheavals, the emphasis is increasingly focusing on shortsea shipping. How will this develop and what are the key issues for maximising demand? Andrew Penfold takes a look…
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NewsBold decisions required
Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference
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NewsBold decisions required
Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference
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NewsCongestion looms
The West Mediterranean port region is seeing a surge in container demand in 2024. AJ Keyes assesses the position and asks what, or indeed where, the solution might be moving forward
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NewsEurope – a new reality
The trajectory of European ports is changing – fundamental structural changes are underway. Andrew Penfold identifies the catalysts to change and paints a picture of the port sector 10 years on
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NewsUpping the transshipment stakes
Southeast Asia is a crucial region supporting container transshipment activity. But is it in danger of overdeveloping and generating too much capacity? A J Keyes assesses the position
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NewsRST Crane Plan
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) is looking to source new cranes from Europe due to cost increases…
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NewsRegional role affirmed
Indonesia is a key trading partner for Singapore, with this transshipment hub responsible for aggregating container traffic for the country, AJ Keyes asks how ports in Indonesia are developing to keep pace with future demand and whether current dynamics will change?
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NewsShort-sea shipping under the spotlight
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam, talks one to one with Port Strategy highlighting short sea shipping as being key to sustainability, as the port readies to host this year’s Coastlink conference
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NewsBedeschi confirms coal transshipment handling system for Indonesia
Bedeschi S.p.a. has finalised a new contract for a coal transshipment system to be delivered to Indonesia.
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NewsCranking up capacity
Poland’s ports are looking to consolidate their current strong position. Will this continue the steady erosion of the role of German ports serving the Baltic? AJ Keyes looks at the shape of things to come
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NewsDecarbonisation pressure on
The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights
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NewsPeel: strength in diversity
Felicity Landon speaks one-to-one with Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group*
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NewsThe road to net zero
The challenges and barriers along the road to Net Zero, as well as new business opportunities, were discussed in-depth at a recent Coastlink webinar. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsSigns of an uplift
Steve Cameron sees positive indicators for short-sea shipping and UK small ports. Funding, autonomous vessel plans and off shore wind are all playing their part
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NewsBrexit - uk trade impact
Andrew Penfold analyses the impact of Brexit on UK trade to-date and identifies forward trend lines with particular reference to trade with the EU and secondary European markets
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NewsDIGITAL INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
Innovation in the arena of digitalisation was a prominent area of discussion at the Coastlink conference held recently in Antwerp. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsCOASTLINK PLOTS PRIORITIES
Coastlink 2022* put under the spotlight key issues around building connectivity and short-sea networks for the future. Felicity Landon presents the highlights
