Canals

Hot Port News from GAP

Hot Port News from GAP

A vessel passing through the Panama Canal
Work on pipeline leak
16 Aug 2021, Es Sider Terminal, Libya
Maintenance work underway in the area of a leak in the Es Sider pipeline is expected to be completed tomorrow (17 August). 
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Restrictions extended to 23 August
16 Aug 2021, Indonesia
The closure of Indonesia’s borders to foreigners arriving by air and other emergency restrictions are due to end on 23 August. Disembarkation of foreign crew can still...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/16/hot-port-news-from-gap/

Join ABTO in Riga this October

Join ABTO in Riga this October

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED

  • Ian Adams – Technical Director, ABTO
  • Gundars Abols, Latvijas Dzelzceļš
  • Prof Mike Bradley, The Wolfson Centre
  • Basil M. Karatzas, CEO, Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co
  • Richard Morton, Secretary General, IPCSA
  • Gary O’Malley, Teesworks

SESSIONS CONFIRMED

  • Bulk markets
    The impact of covid-19
  • Streamlining and increasing the profitability of operations
  • Development opportunities
  • Driving efficiency through technology, digitalisation and automation
  • Keeping...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/11/join-abto-in-riga-this-october/

Be inspired at the new Watersports Zone at this year’s

Be inspired at the new Watersports Zone at this year’s

Southampton International Boat Show – discover the latest trends in fun and affordable activities that benefit your health and fitness

The phenomenal rise in watersports activities combined with staycations means more and more people are enjoying being in, on, or around the water.  Great for fitness and fun, research shows watersports also has a positive impact on wellbeing and mental health.

This year’s Southampton International Boat Show has...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/05/be-inspired-at-the-new-watersports-zone-at-this-years/

ESPO welcomes EP-TRAN report which stresses the role of and connection with seaports to boost IWT

ESPO welcomes EP-TRAN report which stresses the role of and connection with seaports to boost IWT

Caroline Nagtegaal (Renew)

30 June 2021 – The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the vote of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) to strengthen inland waterway transport. The adopted own-initiative report “Towards Future-proof Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) in Europe” complements very well the recently published Commission’s Communication “NAIADES III:...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/30/espo-welcomes-ep-tran-report-which-stresses-the-role-of-and-connection-with-seaports-to-boost-iwt/

The Canal Istanbul to Transform Turkey into a ‘Global Logistics Power’

The Canal Istanbul to Transform Turkey into a ‘Global Logistics Power’

Turkey will be the most important logistics centre of the world. (PRNewsfoto/The Canal Istanbul)

ISTANBUL, June 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Stating that the Canal Istanbul will leave its mark in history as a guarantee of the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Turkey, Adil Karaismailoğlu, the Minister of Transport said: “With the Canal, Turkey will be among the world’s leading logistics powers. 500 thousand people will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/26/the-canal-istanbul-to-transform-turkey-into-a-global-logistics-power/

Transport Infrastructure Financing course – 20-24 September 2021 – online

Transport Infrastructure Financing course – 20-24 September 2021 – online

20-24 September 2024 – online

Interested in a certified online training on financing and funding of transport infrastructure programmes, introducing a wide range of available tools and strategies? Then follow the Smart Transportation Alliance’s online Certified Programme in Transport Infrastructure Financing.

The programme is provided fully online, totalling 7.5 hours (1.5 hours over 5 days).

This course targets Transport...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/12/transport-infrastructure-financing-course-20-24-september-2021-online/

Liner shipping transformation – changing business models in the 2020s

Liner shipping transformation – changing business models in the 2020s

High angle view on Cargo container terminal in Hamburg port

The liner shipping business model is undergoing a profound change. This will not only bring about changes for the liner shipping companies but also for everyone else in the ocean supply chain ranging from cargo owners to ports, terminals and inland transportation providers. This means that every stakeholder in the chain need to re-assess their position within the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/18/liner-shipping-transformation-changing-business-models-in-the-2020s/

Renovation of Lisbon waterfront

Renovation of Lisbon waterfront

Lisbon Tourism Association (ATL) inaugurates the renovation of waterfront next to the iconic Praça do Comércio in Lisbon.

Lindley is proud to have been selected for this project, the supply of the new nautical infrastructure at Praça do Comércio, one of the most emblematic locations on the Lisbon waterfront.

Previously the location of the Kings palace, the area was rebuilt following the 1755 earthquake under the reconstruction plan laid out by the Marquês de Pombal...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/11/renovation-of-lisbon-waterfront/

“Never waste a good crisis”…

“Never waste a good crisis”…

to learn… as the saying goes and this is so true in the current situation.

In 2020 as well as in the first months of 2021, ports around the world have been hit by delays and backlogs caused by different factors including low schedule reliability and cancellations of calls, a surge in demand, a lack of empty containers, COVID-19 related restrictions such as mass quarantining, social distancing, and lockdowns and more recently the Suez incident.

Across different...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/30/never-waste-a-good-crisis/

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