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4 December 2018

The Connected Supply Chain: Enhancing Risk Management in a Changing World

As supply chains become more global and interconnected, their exposure to risk increases. Higher demand volatility, unprecedented technologocial changes, and supply…

Dr. Agustina Calatayud, Transport Sr Specialist, Transport Division,…

Edition: Ports of the Future

4 December 2018

Statecraft in The Age of Connectivity: The Case of Kazakhstan’s Diversified Railways Diplomacy

In a world increasingly shaped by infrastructure initiatives – spearheaded by, but not limited to, the China-sponsored Belt and Road Initiative–…

Nicola P. Contessi, PH.D., Astana, Kazakhstan

Edition: Ports of the Future

4 December 2018

Ports in the New Manufacturing Landscape

The association between ports and manufacturing has constantly evolved through technological and economic changes. Prior to containerization, there were strong linkages…

Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies &…

Edition: Ports of the Future

3 December 2018

Eco-efficiency in Terminal Operations

Over the years, the cargo handling industry has made tremendous strides in developing the eco-efficiency of cargo and material handling through…

Peter Söderberg, Vice President, Offering Development, Kalmar, Sweden

Edition: Ports of the Future

3 December 2018

Making Vessel Visits More Efficient

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face.” This quote is attribute to former world heavyweight champion Mike…

Patrick Brehmer, Team Lead of Applied Innovation, Navis,…

Edition: Ports of the Future

3 December 2018

The Sky’s The Limit: Using Drones to Future-Proof the Seaport

Drones are transforming the way organisations operate across the world. While most are prevalent in the military and defence industry, seaports…

Chris Mason, Business Development, EMEA, Rajant, London, UK

Edition: Ports of the Future

3 December 2018

Building Smart Ports: Through Many Small Steps

Smart ports is a topical theme in the maritime industry as ports, terminals, shipping and the logistics chain seek to understand…

Nicola Clay, Smart Ports & Business Development Director,…

Edition: Ports of the Future

30 November 2018

Creating the Smart Port: The Quest for Interconnectivity

Representing some 170 ports in over ninety countries, member ports of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) handle about…

Dr. Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director, IAPH

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30 November 2018

Blockchain and Supply Chain Integration

There is much talk about the potential benefits of blockchain technology for the supply chain industry and many efforts are underway…

Nadia Hewett, World Economic Forum

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30 November 2018

Supply Chain Efficiencies: How Ports Facilitate Collaboration

Shipping line consolidation, rationalization and new alliances have introduced new levels of complexity to the global supply chain, and this paper…

Dr Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director/ COO, Port…

Edition: Ports of the Future

30 November 2018

Supply Chain Partnerships: Countering Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Long-standing trade routes are shifting and geopolitical events are driving economic uncertainty on a global scale.

Nichola Silveira, Supply Chain Director, DP World

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30 November 2018

Algeciras Next-Gen Port: The Smart Future

Algeciras Port is evolving from an infrastructure owner and port service regulator role to a business facilitator and port ecosystem orchestrator,…

Francisco de los Santos and Jesús Medina, Algeciras…

Edition: Ports of the Future