Supply Chain and Logistics

APRIL 23, 2023

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a US-based classification society, has announced that it is developing simulations of potential green maritime shipping corridors. Such a tool will allow users to determine if a particular corridor is feasible, and what the costs … Continue reading →

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The coalition is hoping to have zero or near-zero emission technologies make up 5-10% of the maritime industry's fuel and energy sources by 2030.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2024

From decarbonizing fishing vessels to supporting cutting-edge maritime research, the ocean carrier says it wants to contribute to "a cleaner tomorrow for oceans."

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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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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2024

In recent decades, women have made more progress than ever to challenge the status-quo in the maritime industry. First granted formal consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2018, WISTA uses its unique role to promote diversity, inclusion, and women’s empowerment in the area of maritime shipping.

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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The highest reported here, by Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis, is Maersk at 46%. Ocean carriers are running a business in which their reliability of completing voyages planned in advance ranges around 30% to 40%. How can you run a business with … Continue reading →

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Shippers relying on maritime operators to get their goods to market have been slammed in recent months. Meanwhile container carriers are looking at 50%-plus percentage gains in revenue.

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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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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Most recently, his company ODYN (inventory optimization platform for large CPG companies) was acquired by Turvo and his company before that (Weft, maritime intelligence platform – funded by a16z, social + capital, SV Angel, and other tier-1 VCs) was acquired by DMGT-owned Genscape.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

UMAS is an acronym for University Maritime Advisory Service, a commercial advisory service, or consulting firm, focusing on the maritime segment. It makes use of the University College London shipping team as subject matter experts, and takes on relevant projects … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Military ships in the region have been attempting to thwart missile strikes on merchant vessels over the past few weeks, but the Houthis have continued their attacks.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 20, 2024

Drewry promotes port call optimization to reduce maritime emissions effectively. Continue reading →

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 22, 2024

The renovated building will house 15,000 square feet of new work spaces, as well as areas that can be reserved for meetings, seminars, and classes.

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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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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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Logistics Management

JULY 22, 2021

According to leading maritime economist John Martin, Ph.D., the broad scope and “systemic nature” of the cargo congestion that continues to hamper goods movement throughout the country, including at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Chinese military has held major military drills around Taiwan twice since August 2022 because President Tsai Ing-wen met senior U.S. lawmakers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 23, 2024

Increased dark trade warrants improved enforcement from maritime authorities. Bribery allows vessels to bypass detentions for violating sanctions, particularly for Russian and Iranian entities. Word count: 32] Continue reading →

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

A return to normalcy, as it relates to import levels, is expected in 2022, following a 2021, which ostensibly saw new United States-bound import numbers on a near monthly basis, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker Report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates. (..)

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

United States retail container import levels are expected to remain elevated through the balance of 2021, amid going port congestion and related supply chain issues, according to the most recent issue of the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Consultants.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Panama’s history as a distribution and shipping center dates back to the Spanish colonization, leading to the construction of the Panama Canal, a vital global maritime trade route.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2024

Neptune's robot cleans up biofouling: the algae, seaweed, barnacles and other organisms that accumulate on hulls, adding drag and reducing fuel efficiency.

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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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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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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The Copenhagen-based Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has completed a study that concludes ammonia-powered gas carriers could compete effectively as soon as 2026. The findings are based on a route from the US Gulf Coast to northwestern Europe. The route has … Continue reading →

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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Beijing’s global maritime operations double as intelligence-gathering outposts. I was not aware that Chinese interests have installed operating software at quite a few ports around the world. Coupled with the Chinese Government’s mandate to share all information with the Chinese … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 12, 2023

The European Union (EU) has proposed an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) including maritime emissions. The hope is to reduce maritime pollution from greenhouse gas emissions by forcing emitters to buy emission certificates. The current cost of the certificates is about … Continue reading →

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JUNE 19, 2023

There’s big news in the maritime shipping world: a tentative agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) as of last week. The agreement, should it hold, ends a two-week port worker strike and associated port slowdowns.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Federal Maritime Commission stronger oversight of how ocean carriers and marine terminals treat shippers. The recently enacted Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 gave the U.S. Now, FMC is being called on to wield some of that power.

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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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