Heavy lift, breakbulk, and project cargo volumes are robust for U.S. ports as the energy and industrial sectors drive demand. Ports are expanding facilities and working with customers in sectors like wind power, manufacturing, and mining to accommodate large and heavy cargoes. Growth is expected to continue for ports on the East, Gulf, and West Coasts as they pursue replacement cargo for slower container volumes and benefit from government incentives in industries like renewable energy.
New trends on MODERN Shipping & Transhipment Port (eng) danny diep to (f)Danny Diep To
The document discusses new trends in modern shipping and transhipment ports. It covers the rise of mega alliances between shipping companies, mega ships carrying over 18,000 containers, and the need for mega hub ports capable of handling these large vessels. Specific trends covered include increased automation, use of electronic documentation, and exploration of new shipping routes like the Arctic route. The document argues these mega trends are driven by desires for economies of scale and cost reduction amid intense industry competition.
Peculiarities of transportation by the Mississippi riverEugene Tkachenko
The document discusses the US Inland Waterway System, specifically focusing on the Mississippi River. It notes that the Mississippi River runs over 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and is the 4th longest river in the world. When combined with its tributaries, the inland waterway system covers over 12,000 miles across 38 US states. Over 500 million tons of cargo are transported annually on this system. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintenance and modernization of the locks, channels, and infrastructure. Barges are highly efficient for moving bulk commodities like grain, coal, petroleum, and steel over long distances.
The document discusses ocean freight mega alliances and their implications for the future. It summarizes that the major alliances have established operational agreements controlling over 97% of east-west container capacity. These alliances drive vessel and terminal consolidation to achieve scale economies, though freight rates remain low due to excess capacity. Continued growth of mega ships is stressing marine terminal operations, requiring terminal investment and consolidation. The alliances are expected to remain stable in the future with potential membership changes, driving ship sizes larger and placing more demands on port and terminal infrastructure to adapt.
Inland waterways transport accounts for 6.3% of freight volume in the EU, with some countries that have extensive waterway infrastructure having higher shares. Some of Europe's largest seaports use inland waterways to transport freight due to increasing congestion and lack of rail capacity, with 70% of EU trade going through seaports. The availability of waterways provides a competitive advantage, such as avoiding 100,000 truck movements daily in Rotterdam. Investing in inland waterway infrastructure can help absorb major freight flows between seaports and inland economic centers, making road traffic less congested and providing an efficient transportation option.
The document summarizes key findings from the SmartRivers 2006 international conference on inland waterways and the global supply chain. It finds that integrating waterways can cut landside transportation costs and that container-on-barge services in Europe have become an essential link between ports and inland markets. However, waterways still only account for 6-7% of goods transported in Europe. The document outlines the major waterways in Europe and factors for the successful development of container-on-barge services, such as reliable schedules and a large international gateway port.
The Panama Canal expansion project aims to address capacity constraints by constructing a new set of locks and widening the existing canal. This will allow the canal to accommodate larger "New Panamax" ships carrying up to 13,500 TEUs of cargo. The expansion is expected to double the canal's traffic capacity and revenues by facilitating more efficient transport of goods between Asia, North and South America, and Europe. While this will offer shipping lines and import/exporters lower costs, its impacts on routing choices and North American ports will be influenced by toll pricing and competitive responses from alternate routes. Benefits will mainly accrue to US East Coast ports, with some potential cargo diversion from West Coast ports.
New trends on MODERN Shipping & Transhipment Port (eng) danny diep to (f)Danny Diep To
The document discusses new trends in modern shipping and transhipment ports. It covers the rise of mega alliances between shipping companies, mega ships carrying over 18,000 containers, and the need for mega hub ports capable of handling these large vessels. Specific trends covered include increased automation, use of electronic documentation, and exploration of new shipping routes like the Arctic route. The document argues these mega trends are driven by desires for economies of scale and cost reduction amid intense industry competition.
Peculiarities of transportation by the Mississippi riverEugene Tkachenko
The document discusses the US Inland Waterway System, specifically focusing on the Mississippi River. It notes that the Mississippi River runs over 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and is the 4th longest river in the world. When combined with its tributaries, the inland waterway system covers over 12,000 miles across 38 US states. Over 500 million tons of cargo are transported annually on this system. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintenance and modernization of the locks, channels, and infrastructure. Barges are highly efficient for moving bulk commodities like grain, coal, petroleum, and steel over long distances.
The document discusses ocean freight mega alliances and their implications for the future. It summarizes that the major alliances have established operational agreements controlling over 97% of east-west container capacity. These alliances drive vessel and terminal consolidation to achieve scale economies, though freight rates remain low due to excess capacity. Continued growth of mega ships is stressing marine terminal operations, requiring terminal investment and consolidation. The alliances are expected to remain stable in the future with potential membership changes, driving ship sizes larger and placing more demands on port and terminal infrastructure to adapt.
Inland waterways transport accounts for 6.3% of freight volume in the EU, with some countries that have extensive waterway infrastructure having higher shares. Some of Europe's largest seaports use inland waterways to transport freight due to increasing congestion and lack of rail capacity, with 70% of EU trade going through seaports. The availability of waterways provides a competitive advantage, such as avoiding 100,000 truck movements daily in Rotterdam. Investing in inland waterway infrastructure can help absorb major freight flows between seaports and inland economic centers, making road traffic less congested and providing an efficient transportation option.
The document summarizes key findings from the SmartRivers 2006 international conference on inland waterways and the global supply chain. It finds that integrating waterways can cut landside transportation costs and that container-on-barge services in Europe have become an essential link between ports and inland markets. However, waterways still only account for 6-7% of goods transported in Europe. The document outlines the major waterways in Europe and factors for the successful development of container-on-barge services, such as reliable schedules and a large international gateway port.
The Panama Canal expansion project aims to address capacity constraints by constructing a new set of locks and widening the existing canal. This will allow the canal to accommodate larger "New Panamax" ships carrying up to 13,500 TEUs of cargo. The expansion is expected to double the canal's traffic capacity and revenues by facilitating more efficient transport of goods between Asia, North and South America, and Europe. While this will offer shipping lines and import/exporters lower costs, its impacts on routing choices and North American ports will be influenced by toll pricing and competitive responses from alternate routes. Benefits will mainly accrue to US East Coast ports, with some potential cargo diversion from West Coast ports.
The document discusses the importance and evolution of traffic through the Suez Canal. It notes that Suez Canal receipts are a key source of foreign currency for Egypt and have exceeded tourism and foreign investment receipts in recent years. Traffic through the canal has steadily increased since 1975 in terms of tonnage, though the number of vessels has slightly decreased. Around 25% of cargo tonnage passing through the canal is oil, oil products, and LNG. The depth of the canal has expanded over time and now exceeds that of the expanded Panama Canal, allowing it to accommodate all major vessel types.
Inland waterways provide an efficient mode of transport in Europe, with over 40,000 km of navigable rivers and canals. Inland ships emit far less carbon dioxide and use less fuel per tonne-km than trucks. Waterborne transport plays an important economic role, creating over 40,000 jobs and carrying around 500,000 tonnes of goods annually in the EU. Investments are being made to further develop waterway infrastructure and integrate inland shipping into multimodal transport networks to realize its potential for reducing emissions and congestion.
This document discusses business opportunities in the offshore oil and gas industry in the USA Gulf of Mexico region. It provides historical context on crude oil prices and offshore technology development. It also outlines US oil demand and consumption trends. The bulk of the document focuses on deepwater exploration and production trends in the Gulf of Mexico, including resource estimates, infrastructure requirements, project timelines and economics. It profiles some key offshore projects and provides an overview of opportunities across the offshore supply chain including drilling rigs, development facilities and service vessels.
The document summarizes opportunities for Finnish suppliers in the Norwegian maritime and offshore market. It describes Norway's world-leading offshore and maritime clusters. The Norwegian offshore sector remains strong despite lower investment levels in recent years, while the maritime sector includes large shipyards, engineering companies and offshore vessel operators. The document outlines opportunities for Finnish companies in supplying shipyards, engineering services, equipment and turnkey systems. Specific Norwegian companies and projects are mentioned as potential customers or partners.
1. Phaethon International operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels ranging from 20-170k DWT that transport cargo worldwide.
2. In 2014-2015, major cargo routes in the Black Sea region included grains from the Black Sea to Asia and fertilizers from the Baltic and Black Seas to the Persian Gulf and India.
3. Grain production and exports from the Black Sea region, especially from Ukraine and Russia, are expected to decline slightly in the 2015-2016 season compared to 2014-2015 levels.
Port Development, Review of Maritime Transport 2014Manas Tripathy
Container ports saw growth of 5.6% in 2013 with developing countries increasing their share. The top 20 ports accounted for 46% of throughput and all top 10 ports are in Asia. Terminal operations are still fragmented but the top 10 control 37% of throughput. Port development is important for developing countries' revenue but less so for developed countries. The Panama Canal expansion was completed in 2016 to accommodate larger ships. Future vessels will be bigger, requiring ports to deepen channels and strengthen infrastructure to handle increased cargo volumes while minimizing environmental impacts.
Aees summit 2014 transnet port terminals on africaAEES_AEEN
AEES will focus on how to create economic growth opportunities through a unique business platform that seeks to develop on-the-ground benefits including job creation, wealth creation and economic activity for Africa’s people.
Email: info@aees.co.za / info@aeen.co.za
Port arrastre, logistics and traffic managementGene Almelia
The document provides information on the origin and development of ports including:
1) Ports originated as natural shelters for ships and have since developed facilities for cargo transfer between ship and shore.
2) Ship sizes increased rapidly from the 1950s onward, requiring ports to adapt through deeper waters and larger berths.
3) The rise of containerization and larger ships led to hub-and-spoke systems where large "center ports" connect to smaller feeder ports.
4) Port development is ongoing to meet changing ship and cargo transport needs through new facilities, equipment, locations, and operational changes.
South Africa and Namibia_Maritime business seminar on 24.11.2016Business Finland
This document provides a maritime market snapshot of South Africa and Namibia. It discusses how the two countries are strategically located along major shipping routes and have extensive coastlines and maritime economic zones. It then summarizes the shipbuilding and shiprepair industries in South Africa, including the key companies and facilities involved. For Namibia, it notes the presentation will cover offshore opportunities but does not provide details. The document aims to inform attendees of the Maritime Business Opportunities Day conference.
Seaborn trade: cargo volumes and freight rates in the regionEugene Tkachenko
This document discusses seaborne trade cargo volumes and freight rates in the Black Sea region. It notes that over 470 million tons of cargo were handled in 2013 across 32 ports in the region. Ukrainian and Russian ports handle over 70% of total cargoes. Cargo flows have increased 3-9% annually over the last decade. The key drivers of supply and demand that impact freight rates are discussed, including political decisions, the global economy, regulations, and unexpected crises on the demand side, and scrapping, lay-ups, new deliveries, and financing on the supply side. The market is expected to remain volatile in the coming years due to fluctuations in oil prices, declining global steel demand, and China's economic growth
Germany_Shipbuilding Activities and Business Potential at North German Shipya...Business Finland
German shipbuilding has faced challenges from the global economy crisis but has adopted lessons learned. A new cruise industry giant is forming with the Lloyd Werft Group acquiring shipyards in Northern Germany. German shipyards specialize in niche vessels like cruise ships and megayachts using leading technologies. Industry 4.0 concepts are being applied to shipbuilding processes. Potential business opportunities exist for shipyards, turnkey providers, OEMs, and others in areas like design, manufacturing, interior fittings, machinery, and environmental technologies. Research and development is supported across various shipbuilding companies and projects.
Impact on trade on expansion of panama canal a dissertationHeisenberg26
The document discusses the proposed expansion of the Panama Canal and its potential impacts. Key points:
- The Panama Canal expansion aims to allow larger post-Panamax ships to pass through. This $5.2 billion project would address bottlenecks and growth in transpacific trade for ships carrying up to 12,000 containers.
- The expansion is expected to increase Asian freight transiting the canal and quantities of cargo delivered to Atlantic and North American ports. It could shift geographical patterns and increase cargo volumes in North American Atlantic ports.
- Panama hopes the expansion establishes the country as a regional logistics hub like Singapore and Dubai, attracting foreign investment and making Panama more competitive with other North American ports. The
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Role and means of river transportation in EuropeEugene Tkachenko
Inland waterways play an important role in transporting goods across Europe. Over 37,000 kilometers of waterways connect hundreds of cities and industrial regions across 13 European countries. Inland waterway transport accounts for around 7% of total transport modes in Europe. Countries with the highest density of inland waterways networks are the Netherlands and Belgium. The Rhine river accounts for 68% of total inland waterway transport across Europe and moves goods like metals, chemicals, and fuels between countries. Inland waterway transport is most competitive for distances of 200-300 km or over 400 km due to its low variable costs over large transport volumes. Reliable infrastructure, sufficient transport volumes and distances, and integrated transport services are necessary for further development
Germany_Current activities at Northern Germany shipyards 2016Business Finland
The document summarizes current activities at North German shipyards. It discusses the impact of the global economic crisis on the German shipbuilding industry and lessons learned. It provides an overview of the major German shipyard groups and unaffiliated shipyards. It also outlines government support for research and development projects. Current newbuild orders and projects at major yards are listed, including cruise ships, offshore vessels, and luxury yachts. Global challenges and opportunities for the industry are discussed, along with the German naval shipbuilding program.
This document discusses Float Inc.'s Pneumatically Stabilized Platform (PSP) technology for use as a deep ocean offshore floating platform. The PSP technology was validated through testing by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Office of Naval Research in the 1990s and 1990s. The PSP uses air buoyancy within cylinders to stabilize the platform and reduce wave motion by 50-94%, even with 20 meter incident waves. The modular PSP design allows for extension and reconfiguration. Float Inc. proposes an Offshore Ocean Energy System placed on a PSP that would incorporate offshore wind, wave, and current energy generation as well as potential energy storage and other applications like aquaculture. Preliminary estimates for a site off
African market_Maritime business seminar on 24.11.2016Business Finland
The document summarizes opportunities for growth in Africa's maritime sector. It notes that Africa has a young and growing population, as well as natural resources and infrastructure investments driving GDP growth above 5% annually. Key opportunities include building ships in Africa tailored to African conditions to serve demands in oil/gas exploration, port infrastructure, and fleet renewals. South Africa faces challenges like an aging fleet and lack of shipbuilding capabilities, but its Operation Phakisa initiative aims to unlock potential in marine transport, offshore energy, aquaculture, and governance to create 22,000 new jobs and over $20 billion in GDP by 2019 through public-private partnerships.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on ports and industry. It summarizes that climate change may impact demand, navigation, infrastructure, costs and more for major port operator ABP. ABP handles almost a quarter of the UK's sea trade and supports over 80,000 jobs. To mitigate risks, ABP is investing in reducing emissions, planning, and installing solar and wind power. The port of Immingham is provided as a case study, which experiences flooding risks that require resilience studies.
IEC is a management consulting firm based in San Jose, California that specializes in employee development, workforce performance, and change management services. They take a "human approach to consulting" to help companies address issues like resistance to change, attrition, and hesitation to adopt new technology. IEC has provided strategic, results-oriented consulting services to many companies including Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Harrah's Entertainment, and Xilinx. Their services include training needs analysis, curriculum design, performance planning, and change readiness assessment.
Are you deploying lean through your department or organization, but have hit some roadblocks?
Are you considering lean as the solution to your business challenge, but aren’t sure where to begin?
Are you just curious as to what lean is all about?
In this 1-hour webinar from LeanCor Training and Education, we’re break away from the traditional presentation format and host a live Q&A session on all things lean with our panel of Lean Deployment Executives.
The document discusses the importance and evolution of traffic through the Suez Canal. It notes that Suez Canal receipts are a key source of foreign currency for Egypt and have exceeded tourism and foreign investment receipts in recent years. Traffic through the canal has steadily increased since 1975 in terms of tonnage, though the number of vessels has slightly decreased. Around 25% of cargo tonnage passing through the canal is oil, oil products, and LNG. The depth of the canal has expanded over time and now exceeds that of the expanded Panama Canal, allowing it to accommodate all major vessel types.
Inland waterways provide an efficient mode of transport in Europe, with over 40,000 km of navigable rivers and canals. Inland ships emit far less carbon dioxide and use less fuel per tonne-km than trucks. Waterborne transport plays an important economic role, creating over 40,000 jobs and carrying around 500,000 tonnes of goods annually in the EU. Investments are being made to further develop waterway infrastructure and integrate inland shipping into multimodal transport networks to realize its potential for reducing emissions and congestion.
This document discusses business opportunities in the offshore oil and gas industry in the USA Gulf of Mexico region. It provides historical context on crude oil prices and offshore technology development. It also outlines US oil demand and consumption trends. The bulk of the document focuses on deepwater exploration and production trends in the Gulf of Mexico, including resource estimates, infrastructure requirements, project timelines and economics. It profiles some key offshore projects and provides an overview of opportunities across the offshore supply chain including drilling rigs, development facilities and service vessels.
The document summarizes opportunities for Finnish suppliers in the Norwegian maritime and offshore market. It describes Norway's world-leading offshore and maritime clusters. The Norwegian offshore sector remains strong despite lower investment levels in recent years, while the maritime sector includes large shipyards, engineering companies and offshore vessel operators. The document outlines opportunities for Finnish companies in supplying shipyards, engineering services, equipment and turnkey systems. Specific Norwegian companies and projects are mentioned as potential customers or partners.
1. Phaethon International operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels ranging from 20-170k DWT that transport cargo worldwide.
2. In 2014-2015, major cargo routes in the Black Sea region included grains from the Black Sea to Asia and fertilizers from the Baltic and Black Seas to the Persian Gulf and India.
3. Grain production and exports from the Black Sea region, especially from Ukraine and Russia, are expected to decline slightly in the 2015-2016 season compared to 2014-2015 levels.
Port Development, Review of Maritime Transport 2014Manas Tripathy
Container ports saw growth of 5.6% in 2013 with developing countries increasing their share. The top 20 ports accounted for 46% of throughput and all top 10 ports are in Asia. Terminal operations are still fragmented but the top 10 control 37% of throughput. Port development is important for developing countries' revenue but less so for developed countries. The Panama Canal expansion was completed in 2016 to accommodate larger ships. Future vessels will be bigger, requiring ports to deepen channels and strengthen infrastructure to handle increased cargo volumes while minimizing environmental impacts.
Aees summit 2014 transnet port terminals on africaAEES_AEEN
AEES will focus on how to create economic growth opportunities through a unique business platform that seeks to develop on-the-ground benefits including job creation, wealth creation and economic activity for Africa’s people.
Email: info@aees.co.za / info@aeen.co.za
Port arrastre, logistics and traffic managementGene Almelia
The document provides information on the origin and development of ports including:
1) Ports originated as natural shelters for ships and have since developed facilities for cargo transfer between ship and shore.
2) Ship sizes increased rapidly from the 1950s onward, requiring ports to adapt through deeper waters and larger berths.
3) The rise of containerization and larger ships led to hub-and-spoke systems where large "center ports" connect to smaller feeder ports.
4) Port development is ongoing to meet changing ship and cargo transport needs through new facilities, equipment, locations, and operational changes.
South Africa and Namibia_Maritime business seminar on 24.11.2016Business Finland
This document provides a maritime market snapshot of South Africa and Namibia. It discusses how the two countries are strategically located along major shipping routes and have extensive coastlines and maritime economic zones. It then summarizes the shipbuilding and shiprepair industries in South Africa, including the key companies and facilities involved. For Namibia, it notes the presentation will cover offshore opportunities but does not provide details. The document aims to inform attendees of the Maritime Business Opportunities Day conference.
Seaborn trade: cargo volumes and freight rates in the regionEugene Tkachenko
This document discusses seaborne trade cargo volumes and freight rates in the Black Sea region. It notes that over 470 million tons of cargo were handled in 2013 across 32 ports in the region. Ukrainian and Russian ports handle over 70% of total cargoes. Cargo flows have increased 3-9% annually over the last decade. The key drivers of supply and demand that impact freight rates are discussed, including political decisions, the global economy, regulations, and unexpected crises on the demand side, and scrapping, lay-ups, new deliveries, and financing on the supply side. The market is expected to remain volatile in the coming years due to fluctuations in oil prices, declining global steel demand, and China's economic growth
Germany_Shipbuilding Activities and Business Potential at North German Shipya...Business Finland
German shipbuilding has faced challenges from the global economy crisis but has adopted lessons learned. A new cruise industry giant is forming with the Lloyd Werft Group acquiring shipyards in Northern Germany. German shipyards specialize in niche vessels like cruise ships and megayachts using leading technologies. Industry 4.0 concepts are being applied to shipbuilding processes. Potential business opportunities exist for shipyards, turnkey providers, OEMs, and others in areas like design, manufacturing, interior fittings, machinery, and environmental technologies. Research and development is supported across various shipbuilding companies and projects.
Impact on trade on expansion of panama canal a dissertationHeisenberg26
The document discusses the proposed expansion of the Panama Canal and its potential impacts. Key points:
- The Panama Canal expansion aims to allow larger post-Panamax ships to pass through. This $5.2 billion project would address bottlenecks and growth in transpacific trade for ships carrying up to 12,000 containers.
- The expansion is expected to increase Asian freight transiting the canal and quantities of cargo delivered to Atlantic and North American ports. It could shift geographical patterns and increase cargo volumes in North American Atlantic ports.
- Panama hopes the expansion establishes the country as a regional logistics hub like Singapore and Dubai, attracting foreign investment and making Panama more competitive with other North American ports. The
Proton Training Solution (PTS) is a trusted Training Institute in Pune for MBA Entrance Exams (CAT | IIFT | XAT | SNAP | NMAT | CMAT | TISS | MH CET | MAT | ATMA and many others), BBA Entrance Exams (IPM-AT | DUJAT | SET | NPAT | BMCC | MIT and many others). Proton is also associated with many institutes as knowledge partner & provides Aptitude Training for Placement Preparation.
for more information please visit to
https://protons.in
Role and means of river transportation in EuropeEugene Tkachenko
Inland waterways play an important role in transporting goods across Europe. Over 37,000 kilometers of waterways connect hundreds of cities and industrial regions across 13 European countries. Inland waterway transport accounts for around 7% of total transport modes in Europe. Countries with the highest density of inland waterways networks are the Netherlands and Belgium. The Rhine river accounts for 68% of total inland waterway transport across Europe and moves goods like metals, chemicals, and fuels between countries. Inland waterway transport is most competitive for distances of 200-300 km or over 400 km due to its low variable costs over large transport volumes. Reliable infrastructure, sufficient transport volumes and distances, and integrated transport services are necessary for further development
Germany_Current activities at Northern Germany shipyards 2016Business Finland
The document summarizes current activities at North German shipyards. It discusses the impact of the global economic crisis on the German shipbuilding industry and lessons learned. It provides an overview of the major German shipyard groups and unaffiliated shipyards. It also outlines government support for research and development projects. Current newbuild orders and projects at major yards are listed, including cruise ships, offshore vessels, and luxury yachts. Global challenges and opportunities for the industry are discussed, along with the German naval shipbuilding program.
This document discusses Float Inc.'s Pneumatically Stabilized Platform (PSP) technology for use as a deep ocean offshore floating platform. The PSP technology was validated through testing by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Office of Naval Research in the 1990s and 1990s. The PSP uses air buoyancy within cylinders to stabilize the platform and reduce wave motion by 50-94%, even with 20 meter incident waves. The modular PSP design allows for extension and reconfiguration. Float Inc. proposes an Offshore Ocean Energy System placed on a PSP that would incorporate offshore wind, wave, and current energy generation as well as potential energy storage and other applications like aquaculture. Preliminary estimates for a site off
African market_Maritime business seminar on 24.11.2016Business Finland
The document summarizes opportunities for growth in Africa's maritime sector. It notes that Africa has a young and growing population, as well as natural resources and infrastructure investments driving GDP growth above 5% annually. Key opportunities include building ships in Africa tailored to African conditions to serve demands in oil/gas exploration, port infrastructure, and fleet renewals. South Africa faces challenges like an aging fleet and lack of shipbuilding capabilities, but its Operation Phakisa initiative aims to unlock potential in marine transport, offshore energy, aquaculture, and governance to create 22,000 new jobs and over $20 billion in GDP by 2019 through public-private partnerships.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on ports and industry. It summarizes that climate change may impact demand, navigation, infrastructure, costs and more for major port operator ABP. ABP handles almost a quarter of the UK's sea trade and supports over 80,000 jobs. To mitigate risks, ABP is investing in reducing emissions, planning, and installing solar and wind power. The port of Immingham is provided as a case study, which experiences flooding risks that require resilience studies.
IEC is a management consulting firm based in San Jose, California that specializes in employee development, workforce performance, and change management services. They take a "human approach to consulting" to help companies address issues like resistance to change, attrition, and hesitation to adopt new technology. IEC has provided strategic, results-oriented consulting services to many companies including Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Harrah's Entertainment, and Xilinx. Their services include training needs analysis, curriculum design, performance planning, and change readiness assessment.
Are you deploying lean through your department or organization, but have hit some roadblocks?
Are you considering lean as the solution to your business challenge, but aren’t sure where to begin?
Are you just curious as to what lean is all about?
In this 1-hour webinar from LeanCor Training and Education, we’re break away from the traditional presentation format and host a live Q&A session on all things lean with our panel of Lean Deployment Executives.
Heidisign Graphics offers 25 years of experience in graphic design, marketing, project management, and related services. They emphasize effective and efficient strategies to meet client needs and deadlines. Services include branding, print and digital design, website development, and event planning. The company focuses on strong client relationships and quality work.
The document introduces a collection of papers that were presented at a conference on medieval attitudes toward the future. The papers seek to examine conceptions of the future beyond just eschatological and prophetic views, exploring how medieval people tried to predict, plan for, and provide for the future in more mundane ways. Different views of the future are analyzed in relation to social groups, intellectual developments, and cultural shifts during the Middle Ages.
This document provides an introduction to adaptive optics, including active and adaptive components used for wavefront measurement and correction. It discusses deformable mirrors that can be adjusted to compensate for aberrations, as well as wavefront sensors that measure a wavefront and provide feedback for a closed-loop adaptive optical system. The guide includes technical specifications and performance data for OKO Technologies' line of micromachined deformable mirrors, piezoelectric deformable mirrors, liquid crystal adaptive lenses, and Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors.
A survey of 717 likely Michigan voters found:
- Democrat Gary Peters leads Republican Terri Lynn Land 45% to 40% in the race for US Senate. Third party candidates polled lower.
- Peters' support declined 5 points since June while Land's declined 1 point.
- Land leads Peters by 1 point among men but Peters leads by 9 points among women. Land leads Peters by 7 points among independents.
»Roter Stern über Russland« ist eine fesselnde visuelle Geschichte der UdSSR von 1917 bis zum Tode Stalins. Der aufrüttelnde, dem Cinéma Vérité ähnliche Stil versetzt den Betrachter mitten hinein in die umwälzenden Ereignisse, die für die Bürger des ersten Arbeiterstaates der Welt mit Hoffnungen, Chaos, Heroismus und Schrecken verbunden waren. Revolutionären Erschütterungen folgen Bürgerkrieg und Hungersnot; Stalins Großem Terror der 1930er Jahre die brutale Invasion der Nazis. Mit dem Intrigenspiel, das den Tod des Diktators 1953 umgab, schließt der Bildband.
Mehr als 550 Plakate, Fotografien und Zeichnungen sind hier in höchster Qualität wiedergegeben, begleitet von kenntnisreichen und informativen Texten. Viele der Bilder sind hier zum ersten Mal zu sehen. Ausgehend von den großen historischen Ereignissen, richtet der Autor den Fokus auf einzelne Ereignisse und Schicksale. So entreißt er, gestützt auf das Wirken der hervorragendsten sowjetischen Designer, Künstler und Fotografen des 20. Jahrhunderts viele vergessene Helden und auch Verbrecher der Vergessenheit.
David King ist Herausgeber von »Stalins Retuschen« und »The Victims of Stalin« (2003) sowie zahlreicher weiterer Bücher über die Sowjetunion. Er war Leiter des Kunstressorts bei der Sunday Times von 1965 bis 1975 und besitzt eine der bedeutendsten Sammlungen russischer revolutionärer Kunst.
Vigo Venture Accelerators is a new acceleration program in Finland designed to support high-potential startups. It assigns selected accelerators to provide experience, funding opportunities, and business development support to Finnish startups. The key objectives are to help startups grow into successful companies, ensure early funding, increase company value, and attract venture capital investments. The program is governed by the Ministry of Employment and Economy and coordinated by Tekes. Accelerators invest time and money in portfolio companies and take an active role in operations. Initial results show over 40 startups supported, 70 million euros raised, international investments, job growth, and acquisition of one startup.
Work is defined as the product of the force applied and the displacement of the body in the direction of the force. For a constant force, work is equal to the force multiplied by the distance. Work can be positive, negative or zero depending on whether the force acts in the same direction, opposite direction or perpendicular to displacement. Work done by a variable force is calculated as the area under the force-displacement graph between the initial and final positions.
This document describes TALX's I-9 management service, which allows employers to complete I-9 forms electronically. Key features include secure online completion of I-9 forms, electronic storage to replace paper forms, automatic notifications of expiring work authorizations, and reporting capabilities. The service aims to help employers maintain immigration compliance and eliminate paper processes.
This was a presentation at Tangible Ireland in NYC on May 3, 2012. The topic was "If you can make it here, you can..." so this presentation is a non-lawyer\'s guide to different ways to set up a US business as a non-resident.
1) The document provides tips for staying positive in a tough work environment, including dealing with negative coworkers, constant change, and past experiences.
2) It emphasizes choosing a positive attitude by taking responsibility for one's thoughts and behaviors from the inside out.
3) Specific tips include focusing on the good, practicing empathy, spreading smiles, keeping promises, and having a forgiving view of others. Choosing positivity can influence one's environment for the better.
Tough times can make getting an eMBA degree all the more valuable _ Crain's David A. Dieter, PE, PMP
Tough economic times are driving more experienced professionals to pursue executive MBAs. With companies downsizing and demanding more from fewer employees, an eMBA provides critical skills in areas like finances, leadership, and change management. However, fewer employers are helping cover tuition, which can exceed $100,000 at top programs. Some students choose schools based on cost, pursuing degrees that will help them adapt and advance in a challenging business environment.
Juwai.com is a leading online real estate platform for Chinese consumers searching for international property. It has over 2.5 million property listings from 89 countries displayed on its website and mobile app. Each month, 2.6 million Chinese consumers from over 165 countries and 403 cities in China visit the site. Juwai connects Chinese buyers with international brokers and agents, facilitating property purchases globally. It aims to bridge the China and international real estate markets through its online and offline services.
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The document discusses several topics related to ports, offshore wind energy, and sustainability:
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The document discusses several industrial harbours and ports located along the St. Lawrence Seaway in Eastern Ontario, Canada that are well-suited for freight transportation and short sea shipping. Specifically, it mentions the Cornwall Harbour and Taylor Kidd Industrial Park harbours near Cornwall, and the Port of Prescott. These locations provide opportunities for warehousing, have deep water access, and are strategically located along major road and rail networks halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes.
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The Port of Baltimore generates over 40,000 jobs and $3 billion in salaries annually for Maryland. It handles a variety of cargo, including being the top US port for vehicles and coal. The Port has over 45 miles of marine terminals and facilities. Major expansion projects are underway at the Panama and Suez Canals that will allow much larger ships to pass through. The Port of Baltimore is well-positioned to handle these larger vessels with its 50 foot shipping channels and cranes able to service ships carrying up to 14,000 containers. It aims to promote sustainability and recently partnered with retailer REI based on its green initiatives.
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The document provides information about major ports, non-major ports, and the Indian maritime coastline and ports. It notes that India has 12 major ports, over 200 non-major ports, 111 notified ports, and a total coastline of over 7,500 km. It also discusses various types of berths at ports, including Ro/Ro berths, passenger berths, dry bulk carrier berths, and tanker berths.
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Rates of illness, injury and death among
male seafarers have been documented
at 11.5 times higher than those of
similar male workforces onshore.
Berth 23 on the north side of the Port of New
York and New Jersey’s Port Newark Channel
provides on-dock rail and direct access for
trucks without height restrictions. Its weight-bearing
capacity has been fortified to handle 1,000 pounds per
square foot, twice that of a typical container berth. The
capabilities at Berth 23 represent a growing trend in
many ports that serve the needs of those shipping bulk,
heavy and large cargoes such as wind turbines, large-
capacity power plant generators, yachts, boats, and
other non-containerized cargo. For such cargo, things
are looking up.
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complete the heavy-lift offloading of windmill equipment.
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“Movement of out-of-gauge, oversized,
and over-dimensional project cargo, pri-
marily connected to the energy business,
will continue to grow at ports as authori-
ties pursue this cargo as a replacement for
the slowdown in container movements,”
explains Hagood Morrison, Principal
with Colliers International in Charleston,
South Carolina. “Existing terminals have
the shore-side storage space to accommo-
date this cargo for the time being.”
Like the Port of New York and New
Jersey, other East Coast ports are build-
ing their heavy-lift cargo volume as well
by working closely with customers who
need large capital equipment moved from
origins such as Europe.
For example, the Port of Baltimore
is working with Bucyrus International,
which supplies heavy equipment to the
mining industry from its plants in Ger-
many. “Their surface and underground
mining machinery offers challenges that
we are uniquely capable of handling,”
notes Lew Vrinios, Midwest Business
Development Manager for the Mary-
land Port Administration. “The Port of
Baltimore handles their containers, over-
dimensional breakbulk and heavy-lift
cargoes. We have provided heavy lifts on
various occasions for freight weighing in
excess of 190,000 lbs.”
Morrison adds that Mitsubishi re-
cently established a large manufacturing
facility in Savannah, Georgia. “The com-
prehensive manufacturing and service
facility will provide critical components
and services for some of the largest, most
advanced gas and steam turbines in the
world. This facility will likely drive more
export project cargo through the Port of
Savannah.”
Wind and Gas Turbines
The Port of Baltimore’s embrace of Euro-
pean technology exemplifies a new spurt
of shipments from the power industry.
“European countries have embraced
the natural gas-powered steam turbine
industry, which has led to growth in this
line of business for GE, Westinghouse
and Siemens,” says Morrison. “Coal-pow-
ered domestic power plants are closing,
and we should see more of the natural gas
plants coming online to replace them.”
Europe also has an earlier start in
wind farm construction. Both shippers
and ports stand to benefit from their
demand. For example, in 2010 Maersk
leased about 100,000 square meters of its
facility on the Danish island of Funen to
a manufacturer of wind turbine towers to
facilitate its supply chain operations. And
Maersk – the world’s biggest container
line – continues to develop its fleet to
carry heavy lift as well as project and
breakbulk cargo out of many different
ports around the world.
The Maersk Illinois, a newer, multi-
purpose heavy-lift vessel, is one of two
sister vessels the company acquired
in September 2011 and recently re-
flagged to U.S. registry. It will provide
breakbulk and project cargo service for
shippers requiring U.S.-flag service. The
19,600 dwt ship is 148 meters long and
can carry 20,000 cubic meters of cargo.
With two onboard cargo cranes with a
combined maximum lift of 480 metric
tons, she is ideally suited for handling a
wide variety of heavy and bulky cargo
such as generators, locomotives, wind
and gas turbines, hazardous materials
and the like. The newly reflagged vessel
sailed on her maiden voyage from Mo-
bile, Alabama to Ghana.
UNITED STATES
PORT 2012 2011
Albany 52,940
Baltimore 3,296,976 3,009,558
Beaumont 485,991 285,675
Boston 49,344 44,690
Brunswick 1,162,215 1,138,340
Canaveral 19,673 128,342
Charleston 1,031,248 788,288
Cleveland 391,838
Corpus Christi 391,040 306,631
Duluth 49,206 24,407
Eastport 453,687 453,687
Everett 360,982 35,778
Fernandina 324,115 544,105
Freeport 444,027 385,535
Galveston 819,429 692,680
Georgetown 532,472 408,744
Grays Harbor 251,810 347,882
Greater Baton Rouge 20,778
Hampton Roads 347,558
Hilo (fy) 112,065
Honolulu (fy) 807,360
Hueneme 448,965 653,553
Houston 7,625,930 5,651,755
Jacksonville (FY) 816,036 894,366
Kahului (HI) (fy) 617,244
Kalaeloa Barbers Point (HI) (fy) 1,509,216
Kaumalapau (HI) (fy) 21,673
Kaunakakai (HI) (fy) 34,962
Kawaihae (HI) (fy) 95,265
Lake Charles 573,004 589,180
Long Beach 1,105,852
Longview 665,375 1,039,074
Milwaukee 156,345 105,404
Mobile 5,875,895 5,968,853
Morehead City 251,296 201,331
Nawiliwili (fy) 114,799
Palm Beach 71,043 67,341
Panama City 477,672 756,922
Pascagoula 376,381
Pensobscot Bay, Maine 429,059 330,104
Philadelphia 1,096,714 1,157,335
Port Arthur 362,245 293,474
Port Everglades 94,921
Port Lavaca/Point Comfort 208,753
Port Manatee 422,095 434,042
Portland(ME) 428,627 409,457
Portland(OR) 985,259 941,120
Saint Bernard 561,697 372,761
San Diego 360,509 260,255
San Francisco 28,117 42,902
San Juan (fy) 663,218 596,637
Savannah 1,318,346 1,188,563
Seattle 74,732 69,835
Stockton 75,048 52,573
Tacoma 259,915 154,378
Tampa (FY) 899,859 989,094
Toledo 73,476 55,678
Vancouver(WA) 864,734 956,015
Wilmington(DE) 491,275 392,903
Wilmington(NC) 303,498 291,713
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PORT 2012 2011
Halifax 148,757 143,174
Montreal 61,339 54,180
Port Metro Vancouver(BC) 18,402,918 17,698,380
Quebec 48,335
Saint John 149,603 180,315
Heavy lift, breakbulk, and project cargo
volumes are robust for U.S. ports as the
energy and industrial sectors drive demand.
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Breakbulk and heavy lift cargoes are an important part of the
volume in many Gulf Coast ports as well. In 2012 Alabama Ports
generated some $34.2 million in revenues from iron, steel and
forest products, with steel representing its largest volume at 3.9
million tons – a 26 percent increase over the previous year.
The Port of New Orleans saw a 38 percent surge in imported
steel among its breakbulk cargo gains. New Orleans
is certified by the London Metals Exchange to
handle and store non-ferrous metals and steel billets
traded on the exchange. It operates some 13,511
feet of berthing space at six facilities tailored to
breakbulk cargo and 1.6 million square feet of tran-
sit shed area for temporary storage. The facilities
allow cargo to be loaded to or from barge and rail.
On the West Coast, several ports handle heavy
lift and project cargo. The Port of Long Beach can
handle some cargoes no other ports are capable of
accommodating. For example, windmill towers
come through here because of the capability to di-
rectly discharge the cargo onto rail cars next to the
vessel. “Long Beach also enjoys ample rail height
clearance to Midwest destinations, so large ma-
chinery can be transported out of the area without
any hindrance,” says Brett Mascaro, a spokesper-
son for the port. “In addition, Long Beach is closer
to Asia, so fuel cost is lower compared to Gulf and
East Coast ports.”
Much of the project cargo Long Beach handles is related to
large-scale projects funded either privately or publicly. “As more
money has been made available for these projects, we will see
more components coming through here,” says Mascaro. “A good
example of this is the recent surge of windmill towers heading to
the Midwest.”
Windmill turbine parts are transported by rail directly from the dock in Long Beach.
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California’s Port Hueneme, north of Los Angeles, handles a vari-
ety of high and heavy cargoes. Stevedoring companies at the port
utilize special-purpose cranes, including a Liebherr LHM 320
mobile harbor crane owned by Ports America. The skilled steve-
dores, labor force and flexible facilities found at Port Hueneme
combine to ensure rapid load-outs and discharges of all oceango-
ing project cargoes.
The Port of Stockton, California continues
to develop its niche as a seaport specializing in
non-traditional cargo. “Breakbulk, project cargo
and heavy lift have always been accommodated,
and the Port of Stockton has developed facilities
over the years specifically to handle these types of
cargoes that are not readily handled in the larger
seaports situated on the U.S. West Coast,” explains
Mark Tollini, Deputy Port Director. “With our
proximity to Interstate 5, service by the Union Pa-
cific and BNSF railroads, and 15 deepwater berths
with on-dock rail, the Port of Stockton provides
shippers with optimal overland transport choices
to fulfill their needs.”
Tollini explains that the recession that began
in 2007 brought a downturn in breakbulk and
project cargo, but it was short-lived: “The good
news is we are seeing a recovery with a resumption
of imports of steel products such as steel beams,
rebar, large- and small-diameter pipe, coils and wire rod that is a
clear indicator that new construction is either planned or under-
way. We expect the trend to continue into the foreseeable future.”
The Port of Vancouver USA handles project cargo specifically
tied to the import of wind energy components. Its infrastructure
is built to facilitate it, and the port gives preference to vessels
loading and unloading project cargo. “In 2011, 106,182 metric
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tons of wind cargo crossed Port of Vancouver docks, making it
the port’s best year ever in terms of wind turbine components,”
explains Alastair Smith, Senior Director of Marketing and Op-
erations. “This topped the port’s previous record of 101,104 metric
tons in 2009, which was also the year the Port of Vancouver USA
was identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as the top U.S. port for
handling wind energy cargo.”
The demand for shipments, Smith explains, has been tied to
government incentives offered to energy. Last
year the port experienced a precipitous 55 percent
decline in wind energy cargo, which can be traced
directly to delays in extending the federal produc-
tion tax credit (PTC) for renewable energy. The
first half of 2013 continues to be slow in regard
to wind energy imports, but there are signs such
imports are picking up. Thanks to the renewal of
the PTC, the port anticipates that 2014 will be a
very good year for wind energy.
“The port’s niche is bulk and breakbulk cargo –
specifically heavy lift,” adds Smith. “And fortu-
nately, thanks to infrastructure investments and
innovative marketing efforts at the Port of Van-
couver, our overall import trends have remained
relatively steady.”
Steady Growth
As the energy industry and other sectors experi-
ence good development prospects and incentives, the demand for
heavy and bulk cargo shipments should benefit ports on all three
U.S. coasts, and on the Great Lakes as well. “Ports can expect the
momentum of breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo movements
to continue,” concludes Hagood Morrison of Colliers.
Jim Romeo is a freelance writer based in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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