Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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December 5, 2012
It’s that time of year again. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe over the front door and great expectations or the holiday season to come. What’s not to like? On the other hand, and with the strike by clerical workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach…
Posted to Martin Rushmere
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Martin Rushmere)
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November 30, 2012
Union shenanigans at Los Angeles/Long Beach serve up yet another depressing tale of the growing gap in efficiency and dedication between US and foreign ports. Having just toured the Port of Singapore, I can vouch for this firsthand. The best…
Posted to Far East Maritime
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Greg Knowler)
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November 28, 2012
Way back in the mists of 2004, the government of Hong Kong released its Port Masterplan: 2020. The plan, compiled by consultants GHK, took a comprehensive look at the port and its needs over the next couple of decades. Naturally the government watered down the first draft…
Posted to Martin Rushmere
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Martin Rushmere)
on
July 30, 2012
Northern California’s commercial maritime operations continue to send mixed signals about the state of business. While Oakland is taking a downbeat perspective, nearby Redwood City is doing better and the Washington port of Longview is living up to its name with a new strategic plan.
Posted to Maritime Transportation Security News and Views
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John C.W. Bennett)
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June 25, 2012
As previously scheduled, on June 19, the TSA published the official Notice (which will formally exempt many TWIC holders from their card’s normal expiration provisions) in volume 77 of the Federal Register, starting at page 36406. The details…
Posted to Maritime Training Issues with Murray Goldberg
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Murray Goldberg)
on
June 25, 2012
Blog Notifications: For the latest maritime training articles, visit our company blog here. You can receive notifications of new articles on our company blog by following the blog.Maritime Mentoring: International Maritime Mentoring Community - Find a Mentor…
Posted to Martin Rushmere
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Martin Rushmere)
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December 30, 2010
Speculation on the forthcoming year has become remarkably sparse in the last couple of years because of the tumultuous events in liner shipping and uncertainty over the international economic situation. But a year-end port-related takeover is…
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