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20/02/2024
The world of work is changing. COVID-19, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), monopolies, war, the massive accumulation of capital and anti-union laws
The world of work is changing. COVID-19, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), monopolies, war, the massive accumulation of capital and anti-union laws
Historically, ports involved manual handling in general cargo terminals, posing physical challenges for workers. Today’s ports feature diverse terminals, including containers,
By understanding where critical health and safety risks are in the cargo sector, we can better manage them. ICHCA has been
AIS message transmissions number in the tens of millions every single day. The Internet of Things, radar and vessel monitoring systems
The days of conventional machining by means of dies, presses and hammers appear to be numbered with computer aided design (CAD)
Since the EU referendum, there has been a growing interest in the reintroduction of free zones in the United Kingdom. Those
Private cellular wireless services are the key to unlocking the digital transformation of terminal operations. Today, the full-scale automation of berth
As the scale and complexity of container ports operations grow, more sophisticated and accurate methods are required to derive precise planning
The association between ports and manufacturing has constantly evolved through technological and economic changes. Prior to containerization, there were strong linkages
Over the years, the cargo handling industry has made tremendous strides in developing the eco-efficiency of cargo and material handling through
Drones are transforming the way organizations operate across the world. While most are prevalent in the military and defense industry, seaports
Smart ports is a topical theme in the maritime industry as ports, terminals, shipping and the logistics chain seek to understand
In 2016, Künz started designing the new Künz Information System (KIS), which is based on the Senseforce Software. The idea was
More than 20 years of operations, 1,000 projects across 250-plus terminals, over 500 man-years spent on simulation. Sound crazy? This the
Editor’s note: This paper examines the strategic values required by ports that aim to embrace and transition to emerging and existing
Does the international community accept the risks of human failure to lives, ships and the very vulnerable marine environment? Does the international community
Frontex was established in 2004. Before that, ad-hoc centres administered border management. The reason for establishing Frontex was an increased focus
The world is currently experiencing a noticeable recovery in the petroleum and mineral resources sectors after suffering a major downturn for
It took 165 years, but Metro Ports is now operating a Great Lakes terminal. On July 1, 2017 the company took
During the last World Maritime Day on September 25, 2016, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon sent a message: “Maritime education
There is a frenzy of movement on deck as another loud explosion erupts from behind you, accelerating a raging chemical fire
Yilport’s journey started in 2004, when Chairman Robert Yuksel Yildirim envisioned bringing world-class terminal service to his hometown in Turkey. The
80% of maritime accidents. Recent high profile accidents in shipping have focused attention on the role of human factors in ensuring
The race towards developing technologies, systems and management models to support organization development, leadership and prosperity created a complexity hard to
For decades, the ability to control motor speed (frequency), direction and torque was limited to DC motors. Industries of all types
The ocean container shipping is now sailing through uncharted waters, with shipping line and terminal mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies and alliance
Dealing with unfamiliar situations is challenging. While over time people do adjust, this adjustment happens only through experience which helps turn
Commercial civilian aircraft were utilised to inflict maximum damage and perpetrate carnage in the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United
Today’s trainee is Rory, and it's his very first time operating a ship-to-shore crane. Yet, in gusting 40mph winds in a
As the mega ship era continues to unfold, the margin for error when large vessels approach and depart ports is nil.
As a long-time player in the simulation industry, we at GlobalSim have evaluated numerous VR technologies over the years. We never
When converting a manual container terminal to automation, the first thing that comes to mind is installing automated equipment and building
Decision-making in terminal operations is complex and intricate. Each decision has multiple flow-on decisions that, in turn, complicate future decisions. As
Ongoing trends such as global trade growth and the need to modernise port facilities are driving urgent investments in ports; not
With less than seventy five days left (at the time of writing) before the SOLAS amendments become effective on July 1,
It has been almost a month since the inception of the IMO’s SOLAS Amendment requiring shippers to verify the gross mass
What is often seen as a novelty has been used for decades. Virtual reality (VR), is increasingly making the headlines, due
EXPERIENCES WITH TRAINING Since 2008, we have been training staff of maritime terminals, ranging from truck drivers, dispatchers, and planners, to
There is nothing new in saying the world is in need of novel ways to save on carbon emissions. Since climate
One of the most pressing issues for all parties involved in container logistics is the new requirement from SOLAS that calls
This year, TBA is proudly celebrating ‘10 years CONTROLS’, TBA’s innovative and leading emulation tool. In a series of articles, The
With an influx of mega-vessels into the maritime industry, new challenges are now faced by ports and terminals, and in an
Automation when used in the context of container terminals is a broad term and means different things to different people. To
Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) have become an increasingly familiar – and spectacular – sight around the UK’s coast as vessels
The effect of mega-ships In the contemporary age it is impossible to open a container shipping or operator business magazine without
A terminal operating system (TOS) is the heart of any cargo terminal operation and a well-chosen, implemented and managed system can
