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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

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Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades. Take a look at 8 shipping challenges in the maritime, or ocean, mode.

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MTS Logistics Teaches and Trains the Young Generation to Make a Difference for the World’s Oceans and Environment

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MTS Logistics recently held an educational environmental training and cleanup event on the beach in Izmir, Turkey. Our first aim was to include more children into our Clean Oceans Project and training this year as we are passing the torch to Gen Z and Millennials, the caretakers of our future.

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Potential Strike Risk Looms Again as Automation Threatens Contract Negotiations

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To illustrate, an automated gantry crane is capable of both stacking and transporting containers to a truck or train. Automated gantry cranes may be operated either by software or by a worker situated in a remote location, who is responsible for guiding containers onto a truck chassis or train.

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U.S. Senator Floats New Legislation for Boosting Commercial Shipping

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Speaking at a maritime/defense industry event, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), said that revitalizing the commercial maritime industry is going to be key in 21st-century efforts to counter China in the world’s oceans. ” So, what will Senator Kelly propose exactly to revitalize the commercial maritime industry?

Maritime 101
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Chaos on the Don River: Russian Cargo Ship Smashes Vital Crimean Rail Bridge

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Thankfully, at the time of the incident, there were no trains on the bridge or scheduled to be on the bridge. Of course, like the Baltimore bridge collapse two months ago, this latest collision involving a shipping vessel brings the topic of maritime safety and infrastructure to the forefront as 2024 progresses.

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Unveiling the Truth: New Ever Given Report Showcases Role of Suez Canal Pilots in 2021 Blockage

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Efforts to refloat the ship failed, causing a major disruption in maritime shipping. The Panama Maritime Authority released the accident report, revealing crucial details about the incident. Recommendations include crew training, improved communication during pilotage, and internal auditing.

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What is Multimodal Transport?

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Goods are loaded on a truck at the point-of-origin and transported to a terminal such as a train yard or port. At the terminal, goods are transferred to a train or ship for the next leg of the journey. The railroad-ship method refers to the transportation of goods by a train and ship combination. Truck-Ship. Multimodal.