All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 337
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NewsPorts seize opportunities presented by drones
Sustainability in ports is receiving a boost from the emerging technologies associated with drone aircraft.
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ANAKLIA PORT – END OF THE LINE?
The Republic of Georgia’s Anaklia port project looks to be floundering – one of the main partners in the development consortium, US-based Conti Group, has just announced its decision to exit the project while simultaneously the development appears to be threatening Georgia’s reputation as one of the world’s best investment ...
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NewsTHE ROUTE AHEAD - MULTI-TRAILER DEMAND CONTINUING
How are multi trailer tractors and trucks putting ports in the driving seat? John Bensalhia looks at some of the more notable developments in this sector
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NewsNearly 30 companies keen on Iranian port
29 companies have applied for investment in a port in Iran during the first six months of this year.
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NewsSupport for stringent emissions regulations
A European maritime authority has reported improved air quality but has stressed there is support for more stringent emissions regulations.
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NewsIMO workshop addresses policy compliance
A recent IMO workshop focused on implementing marine environment protection measures included participants from 12 southern and east African countries.
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NewsTricks of the trailers shows benefits of multiple box moves
John Bensalhia investigates how multi trailers and multi trailer systems can benefit ports in terms of cost, safety and efficiency
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NewsTraining aids oil spill liability competency
Nigerian port professionals have completed oil spill liability and compensation training to help them better prepare for and handle oil spill incidents.
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NewsKNOCK-DOWN OR FULLY ERECT – A TERMINAL VIEW
There are two main methods of delivering quay and yard cranes, either fully-assembled or in knock-down form. Barry Cross investigates which option terminal operators prefer and why
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NewsMitigation steps needed against crane knockdowns
Dave MacIntyre investigates the impact and procedures when a crane is knocked down and considers common causes, plus the consequences that may follow.
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News16 ports secure GB$10m Brexit funding
Sixteen ports across England will receive a share of GB£10m to help their preparations for when the UK leaves the EU, however a port body has said more funding might be needed for a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsCoastal clean-up in Jamaica
A port coastline in Jamaica recently received a major clean-up as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on 21 September.
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NewsAdriatic existing players strengthen their hand
Established container handling centres in the northern Adriatic – Koper, Trieste and Rijeka – are all busy adding new capacity while Venice also has an ambitious plan
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NewsNorth Africa: Breaking down the barriers to trade
The contrasting fortunes of North Africa’s states are reflected in their port and trade operations, as Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsNew APMT facility is more than a transhipment hub
APM Terminal’s new MedPort Tangier terminal sits within the expanding Tanger Med port. As Felicity Landon reports, Tanger Med’s role is about more than just transhipment
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NewsChinese funding issues on railroad to nowhere?
In emerging African countries numerous projects have been advanced without sufficient planning and cost/benefit analysis, as Iain MacIntyre reports
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NewsAlternative dredging funding to the fore
Economically viable dredging projects that have languished from a lack of funds could now get a kick start, as Stevie Knight discovers.
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NewsRebounding Russia returns from past volume volatility
Container penetration in Russia remains relatively low, but 2017 and 2018 were good years for its ports
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NewsStability and growth predicted for Baltic region
DCT Gdansk sale, strikes in Gothenburg and cargo volatility for St Petersburg, but the Baltic port region is set for growth and expansion, says AJ Keyes.
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NewsUS ports voice trade war “chaos” concerns
A group of US ports have sent a letter to President Donald Trump sharing their concerns that the US-China trade war “will create irredeemable economic harm”.
