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Benelux Ports - the only way is up…

The Benelux ports may be a little battle torn but they not defeated. Despite the setbacks caused by the global economic downturn the ports are steadfast and talk with cautious optimism about the future. Hans Smit, CEO of Port of Rotterdam sees growth as the best medicine to combat the current situation – if rock-bottom has been reached then up is the only way things can go. 

The Georgia Ports Authority set all-time records for both container volumes and total tonnage in May with strong growth across several key business sectors. "Strong performances at GPA's five deep water terminals, including bulk cargoes and containerized freight, contributed to the growth," said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz.

This article was published in March 2010 issue of World Port Development.

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A Bug’s Life – A Sustainable Treatment for ALWC
Dr Neil A Henderson, Project Director, Mott MacDonald

What is ALWC?
Accelerated Low Water Corrosion (ALWC) has plagued steel piling in ports and harbours for years. ALWC – also known as Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) corrosion and concentrated corrosion – is an accelerated form of corrosion that can occur on inshore, tidal and marine steel structures at or around the low water level. 

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Overcoming Recession

Despite the economic downturn manufacturers of OCR systems are staying positive and are happy to report on orders and successes as Sheila Moloney discovers…

In 2009 Belgium company Camco Technologies was able to keep its revenue stream steady and even reached results “that were above expectations.”