Blogs Editor’s Blog
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Bromma’s footprint
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.
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Indian port problems – blame the government
One of the more absorbing long running stories in the port sector is the development of India’s container terminal capacity.
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The London Gateway effect
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.
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TOC Middle East draws to a close
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.
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I’ve seen the port of the future – but where’s everybody gone?
“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.”
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Refreshing my technical knowledge, practising giving the eyebrow…
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.)
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I’m tired. Where are my PTI-branded aromatherapy oils?
The third and final day of the TOC Europe conference has arrived - here's a reflection on the event.
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Drinking wine, crashing cranes and other ways in which I’m representing our brand
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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TOC Europe Day 1: Thinking outside of the box
The first day of TOC Europe kicks off, and our woman on the ground Holly Birkett shares all the news from the show so far.
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It took us 15 years to look this good!
In which the Editor of Port Technology International, Holly Birkett, waxes philosophical on 15 years of PTI, and the sparkling new website (i.e. this one) that will launch us into the future.
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PTI Journal
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Edition 52
In the 52nd edition of PTI we look at factors affecting the TCO in equipment procurement, draw up safety checklists for quay cranes and mooring operations, and take a look at the Port of Long Beach's new multi-sensor port security system.
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