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The Effects of Global Warming on Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

The once-tranquil seas are undergoing noticeable transformations, with the impacts of rising temperatures affecting maritime operations. This imminent danger hits the core of maritime operations, namely the ports. In a world confronting the unyielding advance of global warming, the ocean shipping sector stands at a critical juncture.

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Large Shipping Losses Have Declined 38% over Past 10 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

and China conducting naval exercises. Losses in Asia rose year-on-year with incidents in South China, Indochina, Indonesia and Philippine maritime regions rising 25% making it the top area worldwide for major shipping incidents in the past decade, leading it to be dubbed the "new Bermuda Triangle.". naval ships and commercial vessels.

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The Effects of Cultural Differences on Transportation and Logistics

MTS Logistics

Customs and Export Procedures Logistics companies need to exercise caution in navigating the varied customs procedures of different countries. Cultural Protocols and Business Habits Collaborating with companies from different cultural backgrounds requires sensitivity to business protocols, ceremonies, and cultural nuances.

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The Biggest Shipping Challenge in 2022: Securing Market Capacity & Pricing

MTS Logistics

The Russian Navy has already encircled Ukraine’s ports and warned-off civilian commercial traffic so they could engage in live-fire exercises. Bunker surcharges may get affected by this. Even though this may not directly affect Asia-U.S. and Asia-E.U.

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Container Lines Ordered to Explain their Detention and Demurrage Process

ShipLilly

Federal Maritime Regulators intervened, demanding that marine terminal operators and container lines explain how they are assessing detention and demurrage. Rebecca Dye is the Federal Maritime Commissioner (FMC) and has led an investigation and fact-finding exercise concerning the management of detention and demurrage.

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Mitigating the risk of quarantine and COVID-19 testing for seafarers

Shipping and Freight Resource

Towards this objective, the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) has reviewed the current evidence and is in the process of obtaining additional information on current practices around the world, along with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Periods of planned outdoor exercise are essential and must be facilitated.

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The fight for logistics and survival in #highintensitywar

Logistics in War

Exercises undertaken to simulate high-intensity war such as US Pacific Command’s Exercise Pacific Sentry 17-03 highlighted significant force posture challenges that might constrain air (and other) operations against a peer adversary. The best both can do is be adaptable. [i] 2, Routledge, USA, 2006.