How the maritime industry can compete in the age of Amazon
DC Velocity
APRIL 16, 2018
Port of Long Beach head says ecosystem must adopt "24/7 thinking" and a range of operational improvements to meet businesses' need for speed.
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Impact of War on Maritime Trade Flows – AMICIE Webinar
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 2, 2022
The risk of war is nothing new to the shipping, freight and maritime industry, having navigated through many of these situations. AMICIE is organizing a webinar on the subject on the 5th of March 2022 to discuss the impact of war and war-like situations on maritime trade flows. Title: Impact of War on Maritime Trade Flows.
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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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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Shipping Emissions in Focus: Ship It Zero Reveals Amazon, LG, Samsung and Home Depot’s Stalled Progress
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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Decarbonization Efforts in Maritime Transportation are Speeding Up
MTS Logistics
JUNE 27, 2022
Let’s take a look at the maritime industry’s game plan to reduce CO2 emissions. Global shipping accounts for about 3% of carbon emissions with 100,000 ships using about 300 million metric tons of fuel annually, and the percentage is expected to rise as other industries address climate change emissions in the coming years.
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4 ways to decarbonise shipping industry
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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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry
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.
IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices
Shipping and Freight Resource
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Referring to the crew change crisis, Yrhen Balinis argued that the industry and seafarers themselves need to “stop romanticising resilience” and remember that seafarers are human beings. To read the profiles of the seafarers on the webinar, please visit IMO’s World Maritime Day page.
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Groups Recommit to Meeting IMO Climate Targets by 2050 with Latest Talks
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A prominent climate conference has led to new progress on shipping industry climate regulations. Now, it has been announced that over 60 private and public maritime organizations, as well as various governments at the national and regional levels have banded together to make a bold commitment.
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P&O Maritime Logistics Aids Offshore Wind Farms
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of maritime services globally, today announced plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV’s) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). Martin Helweg, CEO of P&O Maritime Logistics said: “The conversion of our vessel is a real step change.
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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 12, 2024
Autonomous supply chains can help businesses to meet the demands of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, by enabling more efficient and effective order fulfillment, reducing delivery time and cost, increasing customer loyalty and retention, and providing more visibility and control over the supply chain.
Tiger supplies 100 curtainsiders to Maritime
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail solutions, has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders, based on the manufacturer’s reputation for high quality products, efficiency, and a customer-focussed approach. Maritime Transport’s one hundred 13.6m
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Shipping off track to meet 5% Zero-emission Fuel Target
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a goal of ensuring that zero- or near-zero emission fuels make up 5% to 10% of all shipping fuels by 2030.
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Shipping CEOs to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The CEOs of leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global regulator, to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels and maritime decarbonization.
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IMO Agrees on New Plan to Fight Shipping Emissions After Meeting
MTS Logistics
JULY 12, 2023
We previously reported that last week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was meeting to see if they could agree on updated greenhouse gas emission reduction rules as climate change accelerates. By 2030, the shipping industry has a target to achieve 5% to 10% of energy from non-fossil fuel sources.
Brexit’s Impact on the UK Logistics Industry
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.
Support for 2050 Climate Goals Increases in Shipping Industry
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As discussed over the past eight months on More Than Shipping, support to reach a carbon neutral future for the shipping industry by the year 2050 has grown. Last week in London, Nigeria, Chile, and Vietnam were among countries calling for a net zero, or carbon neutral, goal for the shipping industry by the year 2050. In Conclusion.
Key Potential Issues in the Shipping Industry Over the Next Few Years
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.
World Port Community Sets Priorities
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Heads of the world's leading associations for the world port community met recently in London at the Baltic Exchange to establish a stronger, unified voice of the port sector in the maritime industry as a whole. "It IBIA - International Bunker Industry Association. Navigating a Changing Climate.
Flag States and their performance – 2020/2021
Shipping and Freight Resource
JANUARY 25, 2021
600(15) of The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) became mandatory on 1st January 1996. The International Chamber of Shipping has released the Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table for 2020/2021. Ratification of major international maritime treaties. Meeting of reporting requirements. Resolution A.600(15)
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Carbon Capture for ships – current state
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Some people think carbon capture onboard is going to be important in meeting emissions goals for ships. There is some entrepreneurship, and some interest by large oil producers and purveyors. However, many problems remain to be solved. There is essentially … Continue reading →
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The Port of Chancay, Under Construction in Peru, Hopes to Be a Game-Changer for Asia Trade
MTS Logistics
APRIL 26, 2024
The port aims to enhance South America’s trade potential and meet the vast population needs of China. Located in the northwest part of the project area, it includes the Punta Chancay massif, the surrounding maritime area, the bay extending eastwards, and the maritime zone extending south of Punta Chancay.
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Nine Killer Digital Tools for Logistics Professionals
Freightos
OCTOBER 11, 2015
1: Live ocean schedules and maritime news. CargoSmart nailed it with BigSchedule , a big-data portal that provides a bird’s-eye view on global maritime activity. Information is power…but despite best efforts, it’s hard to get in-depth professional news about the freight industry. Free for 200 emails/months.
World Shipping Body Toughens Their Emissions Targets
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 10, 2023
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted tougher greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping industry on Friday. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry. The member states have agreed to tougher standards.
Maersk Launches an Online Air Freight Tool Aimed at Changing the Industry
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Maersk, one of the biggest ocean carriers and global leaders in integrated container logistics, has just launched a brand new innovative online air freight tool tailored to meet the needs of Indian shippers/customers. The power of technology growing into this industry will only continue from this point forward.
The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 5, 2020
However there are still several incidents of such cargo misdeclaration including hazardous goods which have caused several maritime disasters. The guide is intended to provide an overview of the key practical duties under the IMDG Code for each stakeholder, while not seeking to meet the mandatory training requirements.
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TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward
Freightos
MARCH 23, 2023
This year’s recent TPM – the annual transpacific maritime conference hosted by the Journal of Commerce in Long Beach, CA at the end of February – was a combination of post-pandemic debrief, projections for the rest of the year and beyond, and lessons learned. The post TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward appeared first on Freightos.
Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components
MTS Logistics
MARCH 25, 2024
Important Components of Contracts for Ocean Freight The negotiation of rates and prices is a fundamental component of maritime freight contracts. Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements.
Analysis on 2021 Container Shipping Delays
ShipLilly
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The coming months are going to be a real test of the shipping industry in terms of how it can manage capacity and coordinate to meet the needs of customers. Chinese factories are facing challenges of meeting excessive orders that are way beyond their current capacity. The statistics are startling. Contract Extensions.
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Industry View: Adapting to Survive
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2020
Keeping the economy moving – of which the retail industry plays a big part – has been of the upmost importance since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, not just for the country’s recovery, but also to save thousands of jobs across the country. Behind the scenes, the supply chain infrastructure had to move quickly to support the retail industry.
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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2021
A coalition of countries is pitching a plan to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to require global shipping companies to raise funds for an effort to deploy widescale fleets of zero-carbon emission cargo ships within a decade. That forecast only includes the US and Europe.
Record-Breaking Demand for Container Shipping in 2024
MTS Logistics
JULY 15, 2024
Companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and other online retailers are importing vast quantities of goods to meet consumer demand. Responses from the Shipping Industry In response to these challenges, the shipping industry is making significant adjustments: 1. West Coast reached $8,000 in May 2024, up from $1,500 in early 2020.
Corporate governance in shipping
Supply Chain and Logistics
JULY 30, 2023
Meet Michael Webber: Unmasking the Secrets of Corporate Governance in Ocean Shipping since 2016. His Annual Scorecard Reveals All - Good, Bad, and Ugly. Discover How Investors Are Reacting to Low Ratings and Why IPOS are Failing. Unraveling the Tangled Web of Related Party Transactions for Shareholder's Benefit.
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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition
MTS Logistics
MAY 27, 2022
inventories and consumer behavior, and reconciling them with maritime supply/demand dynamics is getting harder each day. One further major indicator we need to take into consideration was the final session of the 2022 FIATA HQ meeting in Geneva last week. The shipping ecosystem is ever-changing.
Containers falling off ships while at sea – who is responsible.??
Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 26, 2020
2019 was quite the year for maritime disasters with ships on fire , containers falling off ships etc. 2020 seems to be hitting the industry in other ways which could also be considered a kind of maritime disaster. This information has been passed on to NSW Maritime.
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Preliminary findings of Fact Finding 29 identifies key measures to improve efficient cargo movement in US Ports
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 4, 2021
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent federal agency responsible for regulating the international ocean transportation system of the United States of America for the benefit of US exporters, importers, and the US consumer. Regional supply chain innovation teams working fine. I continue to encourage all U.S.
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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 5, 2023
And I have been willingly (and unwillingly) subjected to meetings with never-ending discussions about PLCs. maritime regulators that Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line pursued “brazen price gouging and profiteering” that cost Bed Bath & Beyond $31.7 Come on – not a chance! And now on to this week’s logistics news.
Decarbonisation of shipping could create up to four million green jobs
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Decarbonisation of the global maritime industry could support the creation of up to four million green jobs by 2050. Based on Green Jobs and Maritime Decarbonisation , new analysis by the Global Maritime Forum and Arup. trillion of infrastructure investment.
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DCSA Publishes Implementation Guide for IMO Cyber Security Mandate
Logistics Manager
MARCH 27, 2020
428(98) on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems. The best practices outlined by DCSA provide all shipping companies with a common language and a manageable, task-based approach for meeting the IMO’s January 2021implementation timeframe.
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Report Reflects Good News on CO2 Reduction Efforts
ShipLilly
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Industry leaders in ocean shipping are looking for ways to reduce the global footprint per container. One of such ways they are looking to change the industry is by implementing a zero-carbon fuel. Industry standards. While it amounts for 80% of the industry, it does not cover 100%.
Sustainability and Decarbonization of Shipping
MTS Logistics
APRIL 29, 2022
With all the issues with international supply chains and ocean shipping in particular, the main priority of all involved now is getting the goods to their warehouses with reasonable cost levels and being stocked up to meet the customer demands while keeping everyone’s sanity. Around 80% of global trade by volume is carried by the ocean.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) Joins the Asia-Mexico Trade Lane
MTS Logistics
JULY 17, 2024
Container trade between China and Mexico continues to grow, forcing carriers to introduce new services to meet increasing demand. This progress shows the shipping industry’s ability to adapt in response to evolving market conditions and trade flows. Factors such as geopolitical and economic continue to shape global commerce.
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Add-On AI Solutions and Intermodal TOS
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 17, 2023
INFORM, a leading provider of intelligent AI and optimization software solutions, will showcase its proven optimization add-on solutions for maritime and intermodal terminal operators at the upcoming TOC Europe conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Shipping Trends for 2025: What Will Change and How to Adapt
3PL Links
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Image source: Pexels | Shipping Trends for 2025: What Will Change and How to Adapt The logistics industry is continuously evolving, and as we move closer to 2025, businesses will face a range of transformative changes. Companies that adapt to these trends will meet client expectations and maintain a competitive edge.
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