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A word from ESPO
Sep 03, 2009
 1 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.
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PTI TOC Europe technology round-up
Jul 06, 2009
 Port 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.
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Positive conditions for investing during the economic downturn
Mar 27, 2009
 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.
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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was to adhere to the framework of ISO 17712 in order to choose effective seals; however that document was rescinded as a requirement in August 2008.
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Achieving our operational goal
Jan 05, 2009
 With 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.
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No growth - squeeze the lemon!
Dec 15, 2008
 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.
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Port planning versus economic crisis
Oct 03, 2008
 When 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.
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The green thing
Aug 26, 2008
 Being 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.
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Performance - the lack of it
Jun 27, 2008
 Visiting 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.
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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.
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A word from ESPO
 1 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.
WFS Technologies announces appointment of Dr Mark Volanthen as Chief Executive OfficerWFS Technologies has announced the appointment of Dr Mark Volanthen as Chief Executive Officer.
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