The risk of pollution through accidental spillage is
a real possibility for ports. Because the cargo and
carrying vehicles (for example, truck, reach stacker
or straddle carrier) are all manoeuvred in a restricted
space, accidents are bound to happen at some
point. Therefore, a risk assessment with plans drawn
up for rapid response and mitigation measures is a
necessary element in port strategic planning.
In addition, it’s not just the port itself that may be
polluting but also the ancillary services it attracts
to settle nearby, for example, ship/container repair