The Last Word

As global trade increases at an exponential rate, ports are in turn thriving. However, some aspects of ports are stuck in the past, with most container ports still operating gigantic container yards manually.

The growing increase of fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions around the world are causing concern among people and governments.

PwC has fully explained its vision to allow Australia's trade to be securely linked by data to all supply chain participants and between other supply chain platforms developing across the globe.

Blockchain in Supply Chains follows the supply chain eBook Path to Intelligence, but more of these digital publications, which feature many of the top #SPSC18 speakers, are yet to come

Load measurement specialist Strainstall articulate in detail all the major issues ports and terminals have to be aware of with the impending container weighing regulations in 2016

Joost Achterkamp, Terminal Area Project Manager for the Abu Dhabi Ports Company, explains ADPC's role in the Adu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, and the development of Khalifa Port.

The Port of Felixstowe is preparing for the vessels and cargo of the future, says David Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer, Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited.

“The Port Security Grant program provides needed federal help to harden security at U.S. ports. Most port areas have developed five-year plans to enhance security by ranking projects based on risk. By decreasing this funding, these five-year plans cannot be carried out, leaving critical security enhancements undone.

“The Port of Salalah is a little bit different from other ports because we’re a public-private partnership, and we’re kind of the Port Authority as well."