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Supply Chain Data Visibility Paramount as Industry Lurches into Next Chapter

IoT World Today

Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk.

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A Real-World Example of Wind Power in Shipping Comes to Fruition

MTS Logistics

For the first time, there is real-world data that shows that wind power could be a viable source of energy to power container ships in the near future. Encouraging data has been released on using wind power for powering a cargo ship, according to the BBC. What did the results of the months-long test show?

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Types of Risks Impacting Supply Chains in 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

For example, an analysis carried out by AIR on the potential impact of Hurricane Harvey on regional manufacturing found that, based on percentage of the total potential revenue loss, the top three subsectors are petroleum and coal products manufacturing (37%), chemical manufacturing (13%), and oil and gas extraction (12%).

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Navigating the Future of Automation: Using AI to Alleviate Port Congestion

MTS Logistics

Port congestion poses significant challenges to global supply chains, maritime trade, and overall economic efficiency. AI-Powered Optimization for Port Operations Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI algorithms analyze historical data, real-time information, and external factors to optimize port operations.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) is defined as a ship which, to a varying degree, can operate independently of human interaction. They also provide the vessel with access to real-time data, such as maps, charts, and weather forecasts.

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The Federal Maritime Commission needs your inputs on demurrage and detention

Shipping and Freight Resource

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), seeking comments from the trade (public) whether they should require common carriers and marine terminal operators to include certain minimum information with regards to demurrage and detention billings. Container availability date.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

To take the damaging effects of marine vessels into account, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reduced their allowable sulphur fuel emissions to just 0.5% Maritime traffic. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. from originally 3.5% Weather conditions.