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Intermodal transportation: The next wave? Aug 03, 2010 Intermodal transportation: The next wave?Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland). However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation. Read more...
Gearshift? Yes. Top gear? No. May 20, 2010 Gearshift? Yes. Top gear? No.The mindset the past year has been largely determined by the bad economic climate. From rosy projections, and therefore ambitious plans it turned into disaster scenarios, drops in volume (especially in the West) and a step back from the unbelievable (good) business climate at the end of 2007. Now, we see that companies are shifting gear. From reverse gear last year, maybe to second gear now, still anticipating a traffic light or road block ahead. Read more...
A word from ESPO Sep 03, 2009 A word from ESPO1 September is not only the start of a new school year for many children, it also marks a fresh start for EU lobbyists after the August intermezzo during which the otherwise buzzing Schuman quarter in Brussels traditionally becomes an eerie ghost town. Read more...
PTI TOC Europe technology round-up Jul 06, 2009 PTI TOC Europe technology round-upPort Technology International was on site at the recent TOC Europe 2009, witnessing the unveling of a number of new technologies and product launches, including in-house demonstrations and a bevy of engaging and informative information. The theme of productivity and efficiency was on the lips of all who attended. Read more...
Positive conditions for investing during the economic downturn Mar 27, 2009 Positive conditions for investing during the economic downturn From Europe to the Middle-East to Down Under, the talk of the day is how much volume has vanished into thin air. Slashing cost, cutting jobs, delaying works, it’s the talk of the day. Read more...
Making a case for tougher seal standards Feb 10, 2009 The container shipping industry has been tasked with adhering to a set of obscure, nebulous physical standards for security sealing set forth in C-TPAT. At first the recommendation was to adhere to the framework of ISO 17712 in order to choose effective seals; however that document was rescinded as a requirement in August 2008. Read more...
Achieving our operational goal Jan 05, 2009 Achieving our operational goalWith the dynamics of our industry we find ourselves trying to stay at the forefront by implementing new technologies and procedures. Our goal is to stay ahead of the game by becoming more efficient in providing the services our operation and customers need with as little financial impact as possible. Read more...
No growth - squeeze the lemon! Dec 15, 2008 No growth - squeeze the lemon!It seems that everything is coming to a hold due to the economic panic all around. The reality of here and now is a drop in volume to the levels of 2006/2007. Most terminals will end 2008 still at par with 2007 as the first 9 months showed steady growth. Read more...
Port planning versus economic crisis Oct 03, 2008 Port planning versus economic crisisWhen travelling around the world and visiting ports, I noticed that the financial crisis has not seemed to effect the ports as yet. The papers are full of disaster, but still people keep buying. However, we should still expect that the surge for more capacity will be affected by the problems in the US and in Europe. Maybe the focus will divert to South America and Africa, while Asia keeps developing at a high pace. Read more...
The green thing Aug 26, 2008 The green thingBeing on holiday, you come to different views I guess. Spending my time in the mountains of a quite environmentally conscious country like Austria, you have time to reflect. And although the focus is clearly on creating more capacity in today's terminals - high density is hot - there is a substream that focusses on reduced emissions, albeit pushed by the high fuel prices. Read more...
Performance - the lack of it Jun 27, 2008 Performance - the lack of itVisiting many terminals, you find that there are as many opinions about actual, achievable, and aimed for performance. The discussions are in most cases taken from a terminal point of view, more than from the customer's point of view. Read more...
Security screening for small vessels Jun 27, 2008 Recently, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff stated that a new US anti-terrorism initiative would involve screenings and inspections of small boats for bombs. Read more...



Intermodal transportation: The next wave?Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland). However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque PortJean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41.

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