In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, exportAbstract: In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, export Abstract: In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, expor and shifting containers. These operations must respect a set of rules and constraints in order…
Diverse new antifouling agents are being used as replacements for the organotin compounds that are currently being banned. A comprehensive study on Korea’s major seaports was conducted between 2006 and 2009 to assess the concentrations of butyltin compounds and new antifouling agents (chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid, Irgarol 1051). The constituents of the pollution due to antifouling agents in …
The provision of port services is an important link in international logistics. Historically, ports have constituted a bottleneck in maritime transport. Moreover, the quality of port services has been compromised by the complex internal port organisation and the considerable number of bodies that participate in the transfer of goods between ships and inland transport vehicles. The efficiency of…
Describes a study undertaken for a major Scottish drinks company. The company believed that the quality of service to its customers had declined in the course of merger and rationalization. Presents the background of the company and describes relevant company procedures in outline. Also describes the recommendations made and presents top management reports with measures of customer service. D…