All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 690
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NewsThe idiosyncrasies of economics
COMMENT: The life of an economist is truly challenging. We are always blamed for getting things wrong and accused of finding great excuses of why we should have been on the mark with our projections. When if we get things right it is rarely remembered for long, writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsCome rain or shine
Hyster''s Chris van de Werdt discusses the challenges of the harsh port operating environment
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Crane automation at Long Beach
International Transport Service (ITS) will be automating its cranes at its Long Beach terminal in California, US, in order to improve accuracy and customer service.
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NewsPropping up the Omani economy
Sohar’s Freezone chief executive, Jamal Aziz, says that the port will become an even more important contributor to the Omani economy as Dubai cargo costs continue to rise.
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NewsM&A business booms in low-risk US terminals
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has picked up again in the US container terminal sector, as investors look to low priced, low-risk options, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.
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NewsReducing GHG: Life Cycle Assessment
The phenomenon of a continuous industrial development, which slowly but surely destroys our environment is particularly noticeable in the maritime industry all over the world, where ports represent the gates for the stream of economical growth, says Mansoureh Hasanzadeh from the Coastal Engineering Department, Iran Ports & Maritime Organization (PMO).
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NewsBallast water exemption on the agenda
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) looks set to consider the exemption of short sea shipping from the ballast water convention at the next meeting of the IMO’s environmental committee, the MEPC, in October.
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NewsMARAD study clears the air
A new study by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) reveals the benefits of using natural gas as a propulsion fuel compared to conventional marine fuels.
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More than just weighing
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains that there''s more to twistlock technology than simply weighing
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NewsCut out the stress
Greater automation and computer control is gaining ground in VTS, but there is uncertainty over the limits, writes Martin Rushmere
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NewsEnsuring security with modular system
UK-based Securiclad has developed a modular composite panel system designed to withstand high level attacks in a range of applications, including cargo terminals and ports.
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NewsGreen boost for NAMEPA members
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) members have been awarded an automatic positive adjustment (+5 points) towards member vessels’ RightShip Environmental Rating.
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Problems remain with Santos dredging ambitions
While Santos Port Authority (CODESP) continues to harbour ambitions to deepen the existing draft of 13.2m, Brazil''s Chief Minister for Ports, César Borges has warned that over-budget quotes for the deepening works could stunt progress.
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New ports legislation adopted in Chile
Chile’s Senate Committee on Labour and Social Security has adopted ‘Short Port Law’, amending the Labour Code and the Law on Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases for dockworkers.
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NewsEvolving landscapes
GIS technology is constantly evolving to meet the operational requirements of ports, as John Bensalhia discovers
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Evoqua BWMS accepted by US Coast Guard
Evoqua Water Technologies’ SeaCURE ballast water management system (BWMS) has received alternate management system (AMS) approval, giving shipowners more choice for type approved and AMS approved solutions.
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NewsEbola concerns spread to South America
Ebola concerns continue as more ports in Africa have issued bans against affected vessels, and now South American ports are following in their footsteps.
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NewsIndia's political push
A new government has the potential to do wonders for India''s port and terminal industry as Iain MacIntyre explains
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Looking to the Italians
The Danish Shipowners’ Association says that it expects the new Italian presidency of the EU to take the lead in the implementation of the EU’s MRV proposal to restrict CO2 emissions for shipping.
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NewsLabour disputes diverting cargo
Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, says that the effects of the labour disputes at US west coast ports are beginning to show, with cargo being diverted setting the stage for broader economic impacts.
