The European Union and the United Kingdom are getting ready for a post-Brexit scenario that will affect the flow of trade. Apart from the major unknowns in terms of when... read more →
Petroleum and fuel oil transport is a delicate process prone to commercial and environmental disaster. If there is a spill near ports, there is also an imminent danger that it... read more →
Cranes are a vital element for loading and unloading goods in a port. While this is precise machinery, it is open to the risk of collision with ships or to... read more →
Shipping is a traditional activity where man has overcome multiple barriers to make sea transport safer and more efficient. However, there has always been one obstacle associated with shipping that... read more →
Berthing is one of the maneuvers with the highest risk of accidents in a ship's routine. While it is true that there are mechanisms, such as fenders, to prevent damages... read more →
With this article, we are rounding off with a section on berthing-aid systems, within our series on the port equipment necessary for LNG terminals. Last, but not least, is the... read more →
When something works, there's no need to change it. This is the case with the alliance between Prosertek and the Port of Marseille-Fos. For the third year in a row,... read more →
When speaking of reducing risks in the maritime industry, it might be natural to think that these risks take place on the high seas, due to violent weather conditions and... read more →
This August saw the visit of Chinese press at Bilbao port. An entourage of 17 journalists from the Asian giant, representing eight media outlets, visited the Bilbao port facilities to... read more →
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is an authority in charge of regulating safety and improving the efficiency of international sea transport. This entity reconciles different legislative systems and obtains a... read more →