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The Analyst: investing in innovation stimulation
"What drives the competitiveness of ports? Is it sufficient draft to accommodate ever larger vessels, productivity, high quality hinterland infrastructure or well-functioning port community systems, asks Peter de Langen, co-director of PortEconomics in his viewpoint- published in his Port Strategy column as 'The Analyst'. Peter discusses how the different elements make up an innovation ecosystem, including an entrepreneurial culture, the availability of venture capital, education institutions, incubators and regulation that encourages...
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The Caribbean: one port geography, many markets, different expectations
To be able to understand the current and future challenges in container port capacity in the Caribbean, it is essential to take into account the geographical setting of the region as a ‘conglomerate’ of countries in a discontinuous geography, where any port development strategy will be challenged by regional competitors. Furthermore the position of the Caribbean within the global container shipping network is influenced by two contrasting situations: its immediacy to main global shipping routes and its embeddedness to serve the...
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European cruise ports respond to challenges
Which is the strategy of cruise ports in Europe? How do they advance their interest and promote cruise activities in Europe? Is China and the development of cruise shipping a challenge? Porteconomics co-director Thanos Pallis answers these questions in an interview to Antonis Tsimplakis, hosted in Naftemporiki, the 90 years old daily economic newspaper. The interview (in Greek) might be downloaded @ PortEconomics.
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The Analyst: value of schedule reliability
The value of schedule reliability for shippers is clear and widely understood; recent congestion concerns in North European ports, especially Hamburg and Rotterdam, have now highlighted the value of schedule reliability for terminal operators as well, comments Peter de Langen, co-director of PortEconomics in his viewpoint- published in his Port Strategy column as 'The Analyst'. The current congestion in Northern European ports has led to barge and feeder operators charging congestion fees, to be paid by the shippers cocludes Peter. Read the...
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The ukrainian crisis impact on regional port system
After the referendum in Crimea on March 16, 2014, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea became a part of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2014. This event incurred a complete change of legislative and regulatory institutions for ports and railways which previously were a part of the Ukrainian state-owned and centrally regulated transport network. Moreover the tensions in the eastern and southern part of Ukraine are threatening the present integrity of the state. The Ukrainian port system is feeling the full impact of the crisis....
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The Analyst: concession challenges apply worldwide
I recently had the opportunity to discuss the challenges in granting concessions with a large number of port authorities in West and Central Africa, writes Peter de Langen in his viewpoint- published in his Port Strategy column as 'The Analyst'. The conclusion from Peter's conversations in West and Central Africa was that there is not a standard model or approach, every concession requires a tailor made approach. However, it is possible to think upfront about the attitude of the port authority with regard to potential concessionaires. Read...
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How can cruise ports associations represent the sector best?
When the issue of "How ports and cruise line associations can best serve the sector" is the focal point of many involved in the cruise sector, PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis intervenes in the debate, under his capacity as Secretary General of MedCruise, in an article co-authored by Stavros Hatzakos, ΜedCruise President. The viewpoint is included in the latest Cruise & Ferries "Itinerary Planning" special report - and might be downloaded @ PortEconomics....
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Mediterranean cruise ports: changing times, key issues, game changers
The latest trends in cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas were the theme of a study presented at the scientific conference "Regulation and Management in Naples Cruise Port" by PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis in the context of the Naples Shipping Week (NSW), was held in the Italian port city from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June. Thanos presented a study containing a region analysis of developments in different cruise regions of the Med, a comparative analysis of major ports in the region under examination, as...
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