Could disruptive technologies in container ports and terminals be a game changer?
The container ports and terminals sector is witnessing increased adoption of innovative technologies such as automation and digitalisation. Higher automation reduces labour costs, which in turn lowers operating leverage and can make operating profit more resilient. However, this may lead to strained relations with the trade union. Currently, terminal operators are opting for varying degrees of automation, depending on their financial and technical resources. We are optimistic about the current automation drive and believe that even though little automation adds to financial and operational resilience, a more integrated solution, could prove to be a game changer for the port industry.China Merchants Port Holding is an investment holding company. Co.'s business operations includes: ports operation, which is comprised of container terminal operation, bulk and general cargo terminal operation; bonded logistics and cold chain operations, which is comprised of logistic park operation, ports transportation, cold storage and logistics operation and airport cargo handling; port-related manufacturing operation, which is comprised of container manufacturing; and other operations, which is comprised of property development and investment and construction of modular housing.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust is a container port business trust. Co. is engaged in investing in, developing, operating and managing deep-water container ports in the Guangdong Province of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau. Co. may also invest in other types of port assets including river ports, which are complementary to the deep-water container ports owned by Co., as well as undertake certain port ancillary services including, trucking, feedering, freight-forwarding, supply chain management, warehousing and distribution services. As of Dec 31 2014, Co. owned interests in four deep-water container ports located in Kwai Tsing in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in China.
ICT Automatisering is an independent Dutch software developer active in the information and communication technology solutions market. Co. offers its clients the secondment of educated staff in dedicated fields of expertise, the realization of system solutions on a project basis and the maintenance and management of Information Technology (IT)Depreciation costsand insurance premium systems. Co is also active in Traffic & Transport and Testing through its participations in the companies: InTraffic and Improve Quality Services. Co focuses its business activities on the following six market verticals: Automotive, Industrial Automation, Logistics, Energy, Healthcare, and Machinery & Systems.
Drewry, since 1970, has been providing research and advisory services on the global Maritime and Shipping industries and has established itself as a firm with long history of credibility and expertise on various aspects of the maritime industry. Leveraging this in-depth market knowledge and understanding, we have extended our offering to deliver a unique, independent investment research service on globally listed companies operating in the maritime industry. Under the brand Drewry Maritime Equity Research and in accordance with the FCA, DMER led by Rahul Kapoor and his team, offers fundamental analysis on listed companies. DMER analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. By combining these market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise and commercial awareness, we are able to offer a highly differentiated and comprehensive investment research service to prospective investors in listed maritime companies. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.
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