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Transport & Logistics
10th IHMA Congress 30 May – 2 Jun 2016: Report of proceedings
Commander David Phillips MVO - previously a Royal Navy submarine captain, Immediate Past Chief Harbour Master, Port of London Authority & now Marine Consultant with Marico Marine, an active member of IHMA and longterm supporter of the IHMA biennial Congress. Commander Phillips gave an insightful presentation at the 10th IHMA Congress covering 'The Maritime Security Conundrum'. His personal insights…
20 May 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Collaborative Decision Making and the Port Common Operating Picture – an insight from SAAB
We are lucky enough to have the support of some of the major partners to the Canadian Maritime industry for the 10th IHMA Congress taking place in Vancouver at the end of May. Saab Canada, part of the global Saab group, modifies and delivers Saab's portfolio to the Canadian market and will be giving attendees…
19 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
IHMA Congress Summary – 7 weeks to go!
Our friends at BC Shipping News recently gave us the opportunity to submit a summary article on our upcoming 10th International Harbour Masters' Association Congress taking place in Vancouver later this year. For those of you that are not familiar with the event or would like a quick overview of what will be happening during…
8 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Global Trends for Online Retail and the Increase in Supply Chain Automation
We are delighted to have Apex Supply Chain Technologies come on board as Platinum Sponsor for our Online Retail Logistics Conference taking place at the Grace Hotel Sydney on the 28th and 29th of this month. We had the opportunity to discuss online retail, supply chain automation and Apex as a company with David…
1 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
‘Port Expansion – The Challenges’ and the changing role of the Harbour Master
'Port Expansion - The Challenges' is the central focus of the 10th International Harbour Masters Association Congress which will take place in Vancouver in May this year. The changing role of the Harbour Master is one of the key themes to be discussed over this three day conference. Presentations will focus on both the challenges and…
23 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
RISSB’s top priorities for 2016
The countdown is on for RISSB's Rail Safety Conference which is taking place in Adelaide on the 4th and 5th April. In preparation for the event we spent a few moments with RISSB's CEO Paul Daly and gained some insight into RISSB's priorities, what he sees as the next generation of standards and what some…
23 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
SIGNALIS – ‘Masters of Maritime Safety and Security’
As Senior Business Development and Services Manager for Signalis in Germany, Stephen Furness puts his VTS expertise and experience to use helping the business to develop specialised software and systems for civilian and military port surveillance. With 210 systems installed in 55 countries around the globe Signalis are the ‘Masters of Maritime Safety and Security’. Stephen will be…
22 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
An insight into Online Retail Logistics with Kim Winter
Online retail continues to boom in Australia with an estimated worth of $22.1 billion last year, an increase of 7% on the year before. Australians spent over $2.3 billion in purchases on the 2015 Boxing Day Sale – up 4% on last year’s figures*. With this growth also comes constant change. Suppliers are racing to keep…
8 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Light Rail Project In Jerusalem: Opportunities & Challenges
The popularity of light rail in Australia shows no sign of waning as we step into 2016. In NSW alone we have seen the recent extension to the Inner West line, works begin on the line from Circular Quay to Randwick, and plans released for Parramatta and Newcastle. Practically the first thing Malcolm Turnbull did upon becoming…
20 Jan 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Infrastructure | Transport & Logistics
Port Productivity – how to do more for less
Productivity and efficiency are two things high on the priority lists of most companies. It is no different when we consider port operations. Dr Eva Savelsberg is Vice President Logistics Division, INFORM GmbH Germany and maintains they have the key to doing more for less when it comes to investment in port productivity. Eva was kind…
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