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    5.0 THE PORT USER NEED 5.1 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) The development of containerization in world trade took place in the 1960s and 1970s when computerization was well established in commerce and was developing very quickly into other areas. The newly emerging container ports and terminals were ideal for the development of inventory and logistics control type computer systems and those systems have been continually updated as the container trade became more sophisticated and as the capability

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    supply chain management

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    Report on Case Study “Empty Container Logistics: Hamburg–Baltic Sea Region” Hamburg University of Technology Institute for Transport Planning and Logistics This report is part of Work Package 5.2 of the TransBaltic Project funded as part of the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013. Authors: Jutta Wolff‚ Nico Herz‚ Heike Flämig‚ Institute for Transport Planning and Logistics‚ Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Contact: jutta.wolff@tuhh.de Version: Final Date: August 2012 Empty

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    and stevedores shall provide security to cargoes‚ port equipment‚ structures and facilities. However‚ that in port of entry‚ physical security to import and export cargoes shall be exercised jointly within the Bureau of Customs. They shall report to the PPA all the dangerous cargoes because they are the one who make regulations for the conveyance‚ loading‚ discharging and storage of dangerous cargoes within any port district and approaches to the port. (Presidential Decree 857) Arrastre and stevedoring

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    in 25 transport and logistics sectors. Then there are the University of Liege and several colleges that train specialists in integrated logistics‚ packing and transport and supply chain management. ©MET Liege’s port infrastructures‚ including those of the autonomous Port of Liège‚ are located at the heart of the navigable network of the Rhine-Schelde-Meuse basin. ©MET ©SPI+ Over the years‚ Liege has become a recognized leader in the world of transport and logistics. Its advantages

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    Port Economics Port Economics is the study of the economic decisions (and their consequences) of the users and providers of port services. A port is an “engine” for economic development by providing employment‚ worker incomes‚ business earnings‚ and taxes for its region. The book provides a detailed discussion of types of carriers that use ports‚ the operation of cargo and passenger ports‚ as well as the operation of such specific ports as Hong Kong‚ Hamburg‚ Le Havre‚ Savannah‚ Miami‚ and Panama

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    if the Dutch continued to occupy more areas in the Archipelago. Furthermore‚ the British were prohibited from operating in Dutch-controlled ports‚ with the exception of Batavia‚ where unfavourable prices were imposed. So‚ Sir Stamford Raffles‚ the Lieutenant Governor of the British colony at Bencoolen‚ reasoned that to compete with the Dutch‚ a new trading port in the region was needed. Singapore was chosen by the British as their new trading settlement because of its good position for trade.

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    Even with time restrictions while in ports of call‚ cruiseship vacations are fun and educational because you can visit four countries in seven days. From weekend getaways to world cruises‚ there is a cruise available that will fit within your vacation schedule. Although the three and four day “getaway cruises” are very popular‚ the average cruise is seven days. You can book a romantic getaway cruise to the Bahamas or Mexico from ports such as Port Canaveral‚ Florida‚ Fort Lauderdale‚ Florida

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    Agile Ports

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    Agile Ports Agile Ports Functional ports over the world handle different cargos of varied quantities and size to complete the international transport chain (Konings‚ Priemus & Nijkamp‚ 2008). The capacity of such ports needs enhancement to minimize operational interruption of their terminals as the containers move in and out the ports. Technological advancements and application of best business practices ensure the operations in the ports are efficient enough to handle the capacities

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    Port Security

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    Port and Container Ship Security by Jennifer L. Rodriguez TLMT605 July 15‚ 2012 Table of Contents Abstract Literature Review Body of Content 1. Economic Impact 2. High Visibility/High Causalities 3. Ease of Attack 4. Conclusion References Abstract Since the 9/11 attacks‚ the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased security measures

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    Gwadar Port

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    GWADAR PORT Gwadar Port is the third port of Pakistan - Karachi and Port Qasim being the other two. Gwadar borders on Arabian Sea and lies in the Balochistan Province. It is about 533 km from Karachi and 120 km from the Iranian border. Gwadar Port is located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and outside the Straits of Hormuz. It is near the key shipping routes used by the mainline vessels in the region with connections to Africa‚ Asia and Europe and enjoys high commercial and strategic significance

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