MTS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2024

The shipping industry for thousands of years has been male-dominated. In recent decades, women have made more progress than ever to challenge the status-quo in the maritime industry. Over the past twenty years, the shipping industry has seen itself transformed with a much-larger percentage of its workforce being filled by women.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 31, 2024

The world of ocean shipping, freight, maritime, logistics, supply chain, and trade is a complex world with stakeholders having to navigate a quagmire (always wanted to use this word in a sentence ) of processes, documents, regulations, and standards.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this article, we take a closer look at maritime competition in Asia by examining the maritime picture for 2021-2024, using indicators such as maritime connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size. As expected, this analysis reveals why China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a significant margin.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The progress report follows Ship It Zero’s 2023 Report Card , where the campaign graded more than two dozen retailers and shipping carriers on their efforts to decarbonize and develop zero-emission fuels for maritime shipping. I KEA earned a B+ in our 2023 Decarbonization Report Card and was the highest scoring company overall.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry. Fishtail is venture backed and already servicing and partnering with some of the biggest names in the industry.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

West Coast port terminal operators and shipping companies represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the dockworkers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). ” Contract negotiations play a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of various industries, and the maritime sector is no exception.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

BIMCO says it continues to add to its portfolio of carbon clauses to support the industry, as the shipping industry faces an increase in decarbonization regulations.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The demand for action on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the last few years, due to its negative effects on marine creatures and the environment.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. We take a deeper look at some of the ways to decarbonise the shipping industry. Alternative Fuels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Perez has established a strong leadership presence in the logistics industry. Mr. Perez’s commitment to the industry extends to active roles on the board of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and as President of the Board of Directors of GS1 Panama.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

ESG is an emerging concern for the maritime industry. For the maritime industry, the S is many … Continue reading → And often the focus is on the E for environment. But the S for social good is equally important, and demands more attention.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government, through the Federal Maritime Commission, has designated a Chinese government-affiliated shipping carrier as a controlled carrier. In its latest update on February 27th, the Federal Maritime Commission published an update to its Controlled Carrier List.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good. The good news is that the shipping industry is doing better than expected.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

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. Autonomous shipping is an emerging and promising field that can transform the maritime industry.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Shipping from Asia is delayed by weeks given soft demand for apparel and other products, and some suppliers are turning to the airline industry — with air travel down by 95% — to reduce delays. The maritime industry — 90% of world trade travels by sea — is notoriously manual. Sign up for virtual event updates here. ].

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He is a globally experienced leader in the maritime industry with extensive operational experience and a proven track record of growing businesses and creating long-term value for customers and stakeholders. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Global Container Terminals. Learn More About The Port of Virginia. Stephen’s LinkedIn.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. However, here is my take in terms of what to expect for ocean shipping and in the broader shipping industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Geographically it is well-positioned for the maritime industry of the Baltic Sea. Klaipeda is in Lithuania, the only substantial port in that country. A map is instructive. Lithuania is close to Russia on the east, and Sweden on the west, … Continue reading →

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

A lot can happen throughout the year, but I have listed our biggest predictions for ocean shipping and the broader shipping industry in 2023 below. This is in parallel with overall expectations from other industries, as the status quo will be the same for many different sectors. Lower freight rates. Increased regulatory involvements.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JANUARY 1, 2024

The collective industries of shipping, freight, maritime, and logistics are the backbone of international commerce enabling global trade. A look at the Gordian Knot the shipping industry has to unravel. appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

A Broader Shift in the Maritime Industry Autonomous ships are part of a broader transformation in the maritime industry aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and addressing crew shortages. The Road Ahead While regulatory and technological hurdles remain, the momentum behind autonomous ships is undeniable.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Using wind energy for ships would free up decarbonized energy sources for other industrial sectors, says the International Windship Association.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A game-changing infrastructure project in the world of maritime transportation, the Stad Ship Tunnel is a planned canal and tunnel that will bypass the Stad peninsula in Stad Municipality, Vestland County, Norway. Once completed, the tunnel will provide a safe and efficient passage for the maritime industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

With the official departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, followed by subsequent negotiations and agreements, the impacts continue to reverberate throughout the industry, raising questions about its future trajectory.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2024

The program is designed to give women- and minority-owned small businesses the chance to learn the skills needed to work and grow within the maritime industry.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

As trade has dramatically increased, the need to reduce emissions from burning fuel has become a leading global problem for the maritime shipping industry. For energy efficiency and cutting the emissions, new types of ships being worked on in the industry. There are many solutions at hand to reduce emissions from ships.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) new ruling on detention and demurrage (D&D) charges , effective May 28, is welcomed by the trucking industry, particularly for those involved in international container transport.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The main objectives of the bill, according to Klochubar and Thune, is to update federal regulations for the global shipping industry, adding that the bill “would level the playing field for American exporters by making it harder for ocean carriers to unreasonably refuse goods ready to export at ports, and it would give the Federal Maritime Commission (..)

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Join us as we embark on a journey through the vast seas of trends, opinions, and innovations that shape the shipping industry today. Whether you’re a seasoned maritime professional or a curious enthusiast, this series will keep you anchored to the forefront of this dynamic and vital global business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

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. Simon Shore is Managing Director for Supply Chain Modelling and Maritime solutions globally at Korber Supply Chain. from originally 3.5%

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2022

This article gives both sides of a discussion on the importance and readiness of the maritime and shipping industries for an electronic bill of lading. One point made in the article by forwarders is that in the present market, changes … Continue reading →

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 29, 2022

While still high, this number is the lowest since 1994 thanks to the efforts of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) who have played a pivotal role in raising awareness to make navigating the global waters safer. Source : ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). Alerting CSOs and vessel managers of incidents via email.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Although we are unable to accurately predict the future, we are able to pinpoint some potential problems that the shipping industry may experience in the coming years based on current trends and difficulties. Also, automated and autonomous technologies have the potential to change the shipping industry and displace workers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 20, 2023

It makes very clear how the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS) will work for the maritime industry. I found this article very informative. It’s from Bureau Veritas, a classification society based in the EU. It’s part of the Fit for … Continue reading →

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