James Baker

In the highly competitive world of liquid food and drink production, efficiency and sustainability are not just buzzwords—they are critical components of a company's success. However, one often overlooked aspect of this equation is production waste. To shed light on the profound impact waste can have on a company's reputation, we spoke with Peter Elgar, Executive Chairman at HPS, a leading provider of pigging systems and liquid transfer solutions.

Most industry sectors face an urgent yet overlooked problem: invisibility. For many sectors, particularly those in specialised or niche fields, there is a growing disconnect between their existence and the awareness of the next generation — especially students. The result? A pipeline of young talent that runs out before it even begins.

James Baker outlines what employers need to think about when introducing guidelines for disclosing information

James Baker outlines what employers need to think about when introducing guidelines for disclosing information

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a potentially debilitating condition caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage through dural tears, leaking meningeal diverticula, or CSF-venous fistulae. This case report describes two yoga-induced dural tears leading to spontaneous SIH. Diagnosing SIH due to dural tears and CSF leaks can be challenging, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aids in confirmation. A woman in her 30s presented to the Emergency Department with a three-week history of sudden, right-sided orthostatic headache following a yoga session, accompanied by tinnitus, visual disturbances, and vomiting. A head and C-spine MRI, including a high-resolution constructive interference in steady state sequence, revealed pachymeningeal enhancement and dural tear at the C4/C5 interspinous process region. Despite conservative management and epidural blood patches, surgical intervention was required to treat the CSF leaks. This report underscores the importance of clinician awareness regarding yoga-associated SIH. Prompt diagnosis and accurate radiological assessment are crucial, and educating patients about the risks during yoga can aid in early detection and treatment.

Carrier giant favours direct port pairings over hub-and-spoke model As supply chains become more diversified, direct port calls allow more agility, says Søren Toft.

Port community systems and single windows serve the internal purposes of port stakeholders. But cargo owners rarely have the insight they require

Carbon pricing mechanism needs to factor in higher costs faced by developing nations and their port infrastructure

Regulation, geopolitics and a decarbonised economy could change the way shipping operates Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity.

James Baker explains what businesses should consider when managing those absent because of serious illness or injury, and how to minimise the impact