Mr. Ramage joined IRI’s London office in March 2002 and was appointed Managing Director in January 2003. He was instrumental in the establishment of offices in Hamburg (2007), Roosendaal (2008), Mumbai (2008), and Dubai (2009) where he continues to have a management role. In 2009 Mr. Ramage accepted the title of Director, Worldwide Business Operations whereby he was responsible for IRI’s global network of offices. A resident of the
United Kingdom, Mr. Ramage was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IRI in April of 2011 and continues to be responsible for operations of all worldwide offices, including IRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC/Reston. Mr. Ramage has an extensive background at sea having sailed with BP Tankers, Mobil Shipping, and Maersk Line. He spent 14 years in the ship management industry, predominantly in Hong Kong with Denholm Ship Management and Eurasia Ship Management where he rose to Vice President, managing a fleet of 50 vessels. Mr. Ramage holds a Master Mariners Certificate and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh as well as a Bachelor of Science Honours in Nautical Studies from Liverpool Polytechnic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
“Indian Ocean port updates” refer to the latest news, developments and reports from ports around the Indian Ocean region — including cargo volume changes, infrastructure upgrades, shipping traffic data and port-related policies. Following these updates helps shipping companies, import/export businesses and maritime stakeholders stay informed about regional trade dynamics, emerging opportunities and potential bottlenecks.
A “new port project” involves planning, building or launching a completely new seaport facility — which may include dredging, constructing terminals, berths, container yards or supporting logistics infrastructure. When a new port project is announced or completed, it can shift shipping routes, create new trade gateways, reduce congestion at existing ports and stimulate economic growth — making “port development news” especially relevant for industry watchers and investors.
“Port operations news” focuses specifically on day-to-day functioning of ports — such as cargo handling efficiency, berth occupancy rates, labour and staffing updates, shipping schedules, customs operations, and turnaround times. This differs from broader maritime news by zeroing in on the operational health and performance of ports, giving businesses and shippers actionable insight into which ports are running smoothly and which may face delays.
“Port expansion updates” cover announcements or progress reports related to extending port infrastructure — like additional container terminals, deeper berths, larger storage yards or supporting rail/road links. “Port automation news” details technological upgrades at ports — such as automated cranes, AI-based cargo tracking, robotics, automated gate systems or digital scheduling platforms. These developments are important because they can significantly improve efficiency, reduce turnaround times and boost capacity — which affects shipping costs, trade flow reliability and overall competitiveness of ports.
“Green ports initiatives” refer to efforts by port authorities and stakeholders to make port operations more environmentally friendly — for example by using cleaner energy for port equipment, reducing emissions, managing waste and ballast water, implementing shore-power for docked ships or supporting eco-friendly cargo handling. Such initiatives often appear in “port development news” and “port expansion updates,” reflecting global trends toward sustainable maritime infrastructure. For maritime companies and shippers, green ports developments can influence choices of port calls, environmental compliance and corporate responsibility planning.