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  • The image shows Johan-Paul Verschuure, director, Rebel Ports, talking at Coastlink 2024
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    Trump’s tariffs: A top talking point at Coastlink

    2025-04-14T11:07:00Z

    The recent tariffs mayhem has highlighted how countries can step up to fill the gap left by reduced US access

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    Bilbao takes centre stage in short sea shipping

    2025-03-19T16:27:00Z

    The port is no stranger to the annual short sea shipping conference, Coastlink, but this year it will be flying the flag as host

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    A2B-online expands UK-Netherlands sailings

    2025-03-06T11:29:00Z

    A2B-online Container increases it sailings between the UK and The Netherlands as demand for short-sea shipping grows

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    Tailwind Shipping boss joins Coastlink

    2025-01-20T12:05:00Z

    Head of sales at Tailwind Shipping Lines, Alexander Prahl, joins the speaker line-up at this year’s Coastlink in Bilbao

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    Coastlink 2025 programme unveiled

    2024-12-12T12:00:00Z

    Coastlink 2025 will feature expert presentations on sustainable logistics, route expansion and short sea

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    Bilbao to host Coastlink 2025

    2024-11-08T07:58:00Z

    Coastlink 2025, chaired by Nick Lambert, will be held in Bilbao to promote short sea shipping and intermodal transport

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    De-risking port logistics

    2024-09-26T12:00:00Z

    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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    River Amazon resourcefulness

    2024-09-26T12:00:00Z

    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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    Shortsea renaissance

    2024-07-25T12:00:00Z

    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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    Europe – a new reality

    2024-05-30T12:00:00Z

    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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    Congestion looms

    2024-05-30T12:00:00Z

    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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    Bold decisions required

    2024-05-30T12:00:00Z

    Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference

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    Bold decisions required

    2024-05-30T12:00:00Z

    Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference

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    Upping the transshipment stakes

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    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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    RST Crane Plan

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) is looking to source new cranes from Europe due to cost increases…

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    Regional role affirmed

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    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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    Short-sea shipping under the spotlight

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    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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    Bedeschi confirms coal transshipment handling system for Indonesia

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    Bedeschi S.p.a. has finalised a new contract for a coal transshipment system to be delivered to Indonesia. 

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    Cranking up capacity

    2023-07-26T08:00:00Z

    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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    Decarbonisation pressure on

    2023-06-01T08:00:00Z

    The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights