Year: 2014 Language: english Author: Bunny Richards (Ed.) Genre: Periodical (magazine) Publisher: UKIP Media & Events Ltd Edition: 2014 Format: PDF Quality: eBook Pages count: 159 Description: Having covered the trend toward more port-centric solutions in our launch issue, as well as examining security issues and exploring the implications of a new breed of super-sized container vessel, I can promise we haven’t taken our foot off the gas for this, our second issue. We kick-start with a look at the important role Port Community Systems (PCS) play in keeping today’s containers moving, helping avoid lengthy paper trails and radically reducing administrative tasks and time (p12). Perhaps rather fittingly we also cover the increasing move toward automation – some of Europe’s leading ports are heavily investing in the latest automated cranes and gates (p28). Supporters of the technology don’t just cite efficiency gains as their motivation. There are also environmental and safety arguments, with less lighting, less noise, fewer moving vehicles, and no need for drivers to climb ladders to reach cabs. Union leaders may still take some convincing, but automation could ultimately spell the need for more skilled and better paid jobs. We’re also continuing to attract the industry’s big hitters: having secured an exclusive interview with Tommy Nilsson, Maersk Line’s head of terminals, in our launch issue, we now bring you the views of Nathaniel Seeds, APL’s senior vice president of global operations and network (p40). Seeds doesn’t pull any punches in his views, with efficiency once again the dominant theme: “We are hyper-focused on improving the efficiency of our network,” he says. “This includes initiatives such as reducing empty container movements, optimizing the trim of our ships and eliminating vessel waiting time at ports.” This drive for efficiency will be familiar to all the ports featured in our global directory (p46), as well as those highlighted in our special Florida Focus (p18). I trust you will find this issue of the magazine equally efficient and useful in helping you fine-tune your port strategy in an ever-changing world.
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Shipping Port International Showcase 2014
Language: english
Author: Bunny Richards (Ed.)
Genre: Periodical (magazine)
Publisher: UKIP Media & Events Ltd
Edition: 2014
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 159
Description: Having covered the trend toward more port-centric solutions in our launch issue, as well as examining security issues and exploring the implications of a new breed of super-sized container vessel, I can promise we haven’t taken our foot off the gas for this, our second issue.
We kick-start with a look at the important role Port Community Systems (PCS) play in keeping today’s containers moving, helping avoid lengthy paper trails and radically reducing administrative tasks and time (p12). Perhaps rather fittingly we also cover the increasing move toward automation – some of Europe’s leading ports are heavily investing in the latest automated cranes and gates (p28). Supporters of the technology don’t just cite efficiency gains as their motivation. There are also environmental and safety arguments, with less lighting, less noise, fewer moving vehicles, and no need for drivers to climb ladders to reach cabs. Union leaders may still take some convincing, but automation could ultimately spell the need for more skilled and better paid jobs.
We’re also continuing to attract the industry’s big hitters: having secured an exclusive interview with Tommy Nilsson, Maersk Line’s head of terminals, in our launch issue, we now bring you the views of Nathaniel Seeds, APL’s senior vice president of global operations and network (p40). Seeds doesn’t pull any punches in his views, with efficiency once again the dominant theme: “We are hyper-focused on improving the efficiency of our network,” he says. “This includes initiatives such as reducing empty container movements, optimizing the trim of our ships and eliminating vessel waiting time at ports.”
This drive for efficiency will be familiar to all the ports featured in our global directory (p46), as well as those highlighted in our special Florida Focus (p18).
I trust you will find this issue of the magazine equally efficient and useful in helping you fine-tune your port strategy in an ever-changing world.
Shipping Port International-2014
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