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Going underground

The benefits of the worldwide web have opened doors for discussion of new ideas in a way never seen before -  and used wisely it can provide a platform to float an idea before you take it to the next phase.

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X-ray Insight

Tim Newbound reports on recent developments within the X-ray systems market...

Companies that develop X-ray scanning systems for the throughput of cargo work within a market that is always evolving. As widely reported incidents of attempted terrorism within the aviation industry have shown in recent years, there is a constant need to stay one step ahead of those wishing to beat the preventative technologies such companies conceive.

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Italy's choice – Reform or regress?

With the Italian government pushing fees and charges to a new level it has become difficult for operators to attract the attention of shipping lines and with new opportunities opening up in Africa the future for Italian ports look bleak. World Port Development reports on the progress being made in the on-going quest for port reform in Italy.

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Resilient in recession
Phew, it's over, now let's get going. That could well be the sentiment of mobile shipunloader makers as they shake themselves off after the global meltdown that has rocked the marine and bulk handling worlds. Ray Dykes reports...

Mobility and flexibility are the key strengths of the eminently adaptable shipunloader, and the major manufacturers – nearly all concentrated in Europe – have taken a hit on their bottom lines in 2009 and see 2010 as a chance for at least a small measure of redemption, saved by their own versatility.

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Quantum leap

Det Norske Veritas has designed a new 'baby post-Panamax' that may become one of the first ships ordered when the market recovers. The 5,000–7,500 TEU range ship could be the new workhorse of the industry and is intended for the Europe to East Coast South America trade. Vebjorn Guttormsen, Business Director, Container Ships for DNV explains...

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Remaining tight-lipped

Dredging works for the prestigious London Gateway project have started under the watchful eye of DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem who recently visited the USD 2.3 billion project. Peter van Schie reports...

It was only 2 years ago that the signing took place between DP World and a consortium comprising UK-based Laing O'Rourke and Belgium dredging contractor Dredging International, for the construction of the new 3.5 million TEU container terminal and logistics park located only 25 miles away from London.

This article was published in June 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including...

This article was published in June 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Growing employment while going green

Gordon Feller reports on how The Port of Seattle has provided a valuable lesson in growing employment and going green.

For the past 40 years -- basically, ever since the modern environmental movement got under way – the port community have been asked to accept a false choice that pits environmental sustainability against economic growth. If leaders take vigorous steps to scrub the skies or purify the waters, goes this generally accepted reasoning, then the result is burdensome business costs and the prevention of the creation of much-needed bread-and-butter jobs.

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Egypt's Investment perspective

Egypt enjoys a degree of financial stability that many areas of the globe are lacking. The strong banking system adds much weight to the financial structure that is supporting a multi-sector economy. Ashraf Ghazy, Publications and Translation Manager at Damietta Port Authority provides an update on Egypt's investment perspective.

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Boxes in boxes
Christian Andersson from Norwegian ship classification society Det Norske Veritas, explains a concept that will improve cargo handling efficiency and reduce lashing for empty containers. …
Since the 58-TEU ship Ideal X made its maiden voyage in 1956, loading and lashing methods have principally remained the same while the carrying capacity of the largest container ships has surpassed 14,000 TEU. This staggering increase in cargo volume has led to longer port stays and more labour intensive loading and lashing.