Blogs

  • Bromma’s footprint

    Bromma’s footprint

    22 Feb 2012 - By Gavin van Marle - Editor's Blog

    A few years ago I was editor of the UK-based logistics newspaper International Freighting Weekly during a period – since forgotten during the financial crisis and the ensuing paradigm of cost-consciousness – when carbon footprint reporting became something of a craze.

  • Indian port problems – blame the government

    Indian port problems – blame the government

    16 Feb 2012 - By Gavin van Marle - Editor's Blog

    One of the more absorbing long running stories in the port sector is the development of India’s container terminal capacity.

  • The London Gateway effect

    The London Gateway effect

    07 Feb 2012 - By Gavin van Marle - Editor's Blog

    There are almost two years to go before London Gateway opens, but already the marketing execs are out amongst potential customers talking up their respective ports.

  • Who else was on the Bridge of the Costa Concordia?

    Who else was on the Bridge of the Costa Concordia?

    18 Jan 2012 - By Captain Terry Hughes, FRIN FNI, Gloucestershire, UK - Industry Blog

    Captain Terry Hughes, a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Management (VTM) expert, comments on the Costa Concordia tragedy and how little has been heard of the other officers onboard the stricken cruise liner.

  • TOC Middle East draws to a close

    TOC Middle East draws to a close

    27 Sep 2011 - By Holly Birkett, Managing Editor of Port Technology International, London, UK. - Editor's Blog

    So TOC has come to an end and I have that sad, deflated feeling you get when it’s time to go home. It’s been a fantastic few days – perhaps a little quieter than expected (but then I’m comparing it with TOC Europe, which is a veritable beast) but still hugely informative and enjoyable.

  • I’ve seen the port of the future – but where’s everybody gone?

    I’ve seen the port of the future – but where’s everybody gone?

    26 Sep 2011 - By Holly Birkett, Managing Editor of Port Technology International, London, UK. - Editor's Blog

    “I feel as though I’m in a boy band,” thought I, sat upon a stool facing the audience, mic in hand, two guys to my left, waiting for the sound guys to finish fiddling with the levels. “This is probably exactly what it must feel like... I hope Mike and Chris remember to rise to their feet once we reach the key change.”

  • Refreshing my technical knowledge, practising giving the eyebrow…

    26 Sep 2011 - By Holly Birkett, Managing Editor of Port Technology International, London, UK. - Editor's Blog

    When I come away to events such as TOC Middle East, invariably I’m by myself so I have to effectively make my own fun. Often this is quite pleasant (reading a book with a glass of wine in the hotel bar at night.) Other times, it’s frankly quite rubbish (sat drinking by myself, with a book in the hotel bar at night.)

  • House FY 2012 energy and water development spending bill continues to underfund dredging

    House FY 2012 energy and water development spending bill continues to underfund dredging

    19 Jul 2011 - By Dave Sanford - Industry Blog

    Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which included around half the necessary budget required for the Army Corps of Engineers' dredging of federal navigation channels.

    Dave Sanford, the AAPA's Director of Navigation Policy and Legislation, writes about why the funding is so critical to the U.S. port industry.

  • I’m tired. Where are my PTI-branded aromatherapy oils?

    09 Jun 2011 - By Holly Birkett, Managing Editor of Port Technology International, London, UK. - Editor's Blog

    The third and final day of the TOC Europe conference has arrived - here's a reflection on the event.

  • Drinking wine, crashing cranes and other ways in which I’m representing our brand

    08 Jun 2011 - By Holly Birkett - Editor's Blog

    Day 2 of the TOC Europe 2011 conference and things are in full swing. PTI's Managing Editor, Holly Birkett gives her view from the show.

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