According to Accenture, port productivity is based on two main factors: terminal infrastructure, and processes and governance mechanisms. It says while terminal infrastructure challenges can be resolved through automation and […]
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Automation could give African ports an edge
According to Accenture, there is an opportunity to invest in automation in a significant manner in Africa, especially in terms of sea-side and land-side handling equipment. It says this would […]
African ports – challenges and opportunities
What does Accenture see in the development of port infrastructure projects in Africa? Developing economies accounted for 61% of all world sea-borne trade (all forms of cargo) from 2006 to […]
SA’s ports are gearing up for the 2015/16 cruise season
With at least eight luxury cruise lines and over ten passenger vessels set to ferry both domestic and international tourists across the country’s port cities, South Africa’s ports are ramping […]
Maritime skills development in Africa
A presentation by Theresa Williams, director, SOS Maritime and Engineering Services, South Africa delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015, held in Durban, South Africa.
Intertidal habitat creation as compensation for the impacts of dredging associated with the London Gateway Port development
A presentation by David Alexander, consultancy manager, Marine Ecological Surveys Limited, United kKngdom during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
Djibouti ports: infrastructure & investments
A presentation by Ibrahim Djama, commercial director, port of Djibouti, delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
Mobile phone technology enhancing trade facilitation
A presentation by Kenneth Mwige, CEO, ISCOS secretariat, Kenya. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa. Attendees of the event can follow this link and use the […]
Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone
A presentation by Laura Peinke, lead business development, SBIDZ, South Africa. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa. Attendees of the event can follow this link and […]
Driving port productivity and value proposition leveraging technology
A presentation by Robert Jessing, maritime industry leader, Accenture, Singapore. Presented during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa. Attendees of the event can follow this link and use […]