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 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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The logistics industry is taking on a different shape and approach every day. The change is constant, and changes in the logistics industry come from multiple directions. The logistics industry controls and contributes to the economy of any country as they bring in foreign currency.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

policy is over, and all industry stakeholders are positioning themselves according to the potential disruptive policies in the horizon. From large retailers to small to midsize importers, based on our conversations and meetings with our clients, the overall sentiment is clear: bring shipments now and store them in U.S. Now, the U.S.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

” In a recent video message to union members, shared during the September meeting, Dennis Daggett, executive vice president of the ILA and son of Harold Daggett, described automation as a “cancer” in the port industry. He also called semi-automation a “back-avenue into automation.”

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

The largest 21 century challenge humanity faces is greenhouse gas emissions, and the simple idea of sailing may have the ability to limit the damage the shipping industry does to our oceans. The pressure to move and act now is being felt,” Christopher Palsson, managing director of Maritime Insight, recently told Bloomberg.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Maritime trade has always had its ups and downs due to product cycles throughout history. Since the shipping industry contradicts Soy’s Law, which states supply generates demand, building ships is a risky decision and a volatile, cycle-based market that adds significant risk. We can split the shipping market into four categories: 1.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

Department of Transportation Maritime Administrator Admiral Ann Philips and U.S. The new project’s completion is very important for meeting future capacity, as the post-Covid era showed that major global supply chain woes can arise at anytime from “black swan events” and additional capacity is critical.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Some new IMO regulations in the shipping industry went into effect earlier this year. January 1st, 2023 marked the starting date of some new regulations drafted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a branch of NATO, to significantly reduce carbon emissions by large oceanic shipping vessels over time.

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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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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.

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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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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

They ordered 12 ships that are being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. We know they are building partnerships with multiple suppliers to meet this demand. So, while we often write about pies in the sky when it comes to reducing emissions in the shipping industry, there are sustainable steps being taken today for a better future.

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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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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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