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GMD UPFRONT MESSAGE
Despite continuing uncertainty in global trade and volatile geo-political circumstances, we are moving ahead to further develop our global ports network and to also expand our logistics footprint in strategic locations. The keynote agreement with... |
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SHIPPING GETS READY AS IMO 2020 LOOMS
From 1 January 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce a new 0.5 per cent global sulphur cap on fuel content and has announced a 50 per cent reduction in green-house gas emissions from ships by 2050. This new cap is in response to environmental concerns, specifically the emissions generated by the shipping industry. |
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MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RISK IN A TURBULENT WORLD
As the global supply chain faces new risks such as extreme weather, escalating cargo crime, environmental damage and political turmoil, there are calls for logistics professionals to take a new approach to manage this volatility. |
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SHIPPERS URGED TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT CARGO INSURANCE
A fundamental misconception of risk is causing many shippers of ocean freight to completely overlook the need for cargo insurance of any kind and to cover against a multitude of eventualities. Many industry professionals fear the endemic perception that insurance is unnecessary or not worth the expense is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. |
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CHALLENGES OF TRAINING IN THE LOGISTICS MULTIVERSE
As the logistics sector embraces digitisation and automation, a major challenge faces the industry as there is a pressing need to take a fresh look at the necessary skills required to ensure that training for employees and new recruits is available.
New employees to the logistics sector will need to be adaptive to change and flexible in their approach to new technology. |
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UBI EXTENDS REACH TO NEW PORTS
Hutchison Ports ubi (or “ubi”), the cloud-based customer-facing apps powered by nGen, which integrates waterside, yard and landside operations, allows customer to receive the latest updates and information and terminal access on their smart phones and smart devices at any time. |
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NEW VENTURES AND OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD
Hutchison Ports latest development and projects around the world. |
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GEC LAUNCHES BOLD NEW GREEN VISION FOR THE FUTURE
The newly formed Hutchison Ports Group Environmental Committee (GEC) held its first meeting at its Hong Kong Headquarters this summer. Both GEC Co-chairmen, Clemence Cheng and Stephen Ashworth have volunteered to co-chair the GEC because they strongly believe in protecting and improving the environment. |
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