Shipping index falls to all-time low
The Baltic Dry Shipping Index, regarded as an insight into the state of world trade, has fallen to an all-time low.
Innovation underpins growth at Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port
Introduction of Master Terminal TOS has assisted with a 36.8% increase in volumes handled in the first half of this year.
Mexican port CICE strengthen their niche position in Gulf of Mexico
In a container-centric region, Mexican logistics firm CICE have managed to find an attractive niche. As the only company in Veracruz port that can handle mixed cargo, including bulk, break bulk, vehicles, machinery, project cargo, as well as containers, CICE have found a defendable position in the market.
Record roll-out of Master Terminal TOS at Abu Dhabi Ports
Jade has recently implemented three of seven all-new Master Terminal terminal operating systems for Abu Dhabi Ports. Zayed Port went live first on July 1 after a six month implementation phase, a record for a general cargo terminal of its size.
The Rise and Rise of Terminal Operating Systems
For growing and ambitious ports, challenging bigger competitors often requires investment in new information technology like terminal operating systems, but the potential risks of moving away from established systems can be a barrier. What are these perceived risks and how can they be addressed?
Master Terminal helps Abu Dhabi Ports increase cargo volumes by 19% in just 9 months
Abu Dhabi Ports – the master developer, operator and manager of ports and industrial zones in the emirate ― handled 19 per cent more general and bulk cargo in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.
Jade Master Terminal’s record growth makes headlines
Jade Master Terminal won 19 new terminals in a record quarter. International expansion makes news for the terminal operating system around the world.
Maximising terminal efficiency
Small and medium sized terminals are trying to find their niche in the market. To be competitive they need to think outside the box.
How safe is your port?
Ports are under constant pressure to compete, they need to work faster, turn ships around quicker, load and unload trucks faster, and generally do everything at speed. However while they need to work faster, they also need to work safely. Hazards are everywhere on a port, and accidents can happen at any time. Operators must take every step possible to ensure the health and safety of people on their port, both staff and visitors.
A port with no terminals?
While a port with no terminals is hard to envisage, there are opportunities for ports to be innovative by harnessing the power of information technology.