All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 633
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NewsUnder scrutiny
Unions are shining the spotlight on the inherent dangers of work on the wharves. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsMass migration
AJ Keyes looks at the impact of refugees on Mediterranean ports and the strategies being adopted
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Economic hurdles remain
COMMENT: Ports and terminals around the world are making major investments in upgrading facilities, building new ones and re-financing what they have. It seems as if there is a general belief that global trade will return to the growth paths seen before the Great Recession and that shipowners will pursue ...
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NewsWho stole my container?
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains why cybercrime is a rising threat to ports
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In a bubble
COMMENT: China''s having a tough time of it. While its economic slowdown is old news - shipping markets have had over a year to adjust to falling demand from the Asian juggernaut – its ports are now under scrutiny, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsBrighter bulk handling
Bulk handling technology is learning from past mistakes finds Stevie Knight
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NewsBrighter times ahead
Despite a short term slowdown, long terms prospects for Chilean ports look bright, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsGreen spreader dominance
Bromma is continuing to further its reach in the crane equipment market helped largely by its dominance in the green all-electric spreader sector.
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NewsChanging times for green ports
The port sector and shipping industry are not immune from the spotlight of media attention, focus for legislation and scrutiny by local communities, particularly when it comes to considerations of environmental management, writes Dr Christopher Wooldridge, academic associate, Cardiff University, UK.
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NewsMedCruise to moderate Waste Session at GreenPort Cruise Conference
Thanos Pallis, Secretary General, MedCruise, will be moderating the session entitled ''Dealing with waste from cruise ships'' at the forthcoming GreenPort Cruise Conference.
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NewsNetworking opportunities at the 10th GreenPort Congress
As well as the refreshment and lunch breaks, delegates will be networking during the Working Groups and also at the Conference Gala Dinner.
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NewsFuel options for SECA Compliance
Included on this year''s programme will be a working group on the options available for SECA Compliance, which will be moderated by Malte Siegert, Head of Environmental Policy, NABU, Hamburg.
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NewsIndustry leaders ‘Go Green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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NewsPort industry leaders ‘go green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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Booking system to optimise Manila movements
In a bid to optimise the entry and exit of containerised cargo, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has implemented a vehicle appointment system.
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NABU calls for more emission cuts
As the global cruise industry continues to grow, and with more stringent emissions regulations set to come in to force, the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) is calling for more shipowners to use environmentally friendly emission abatement techniques.
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DP World looks to Iran
DP World is looking to invest in Iran after reporting a strong first half of the year, with a 21.9% increase in profit to US$405m, local media reports.
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NewsFiltersafe expands ballast water filter range
Israel-based Filtersafe is expanding its range of automatic ballast water filtration systems to meet future demands, as the industry prepares for the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
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NewsCarriers face terminal ownership dilemma
As the global shipping industry faces a number of financial challenges, shipping lines are facing a “dilemma” with their container terminal ownership strategies, says Drewry in its newly released annual report.
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NewsSICK launches MARSIC emissions monitors
German sensor technology company, SICK, has unveiled two monitoring devices to help shipowners comply with requirements on measuring emissions, and offering proof of emissions required by port state control.
