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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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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 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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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. But just data alone is not going to assist. But just data alone is not going to assist.

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Improve Data Quality in Air and Sea Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

Nevertheless, there is still a lack of transparency in logistics, as data volumes are often insufficiently filtered and processed. BlueBox Systems is the first tracking platform in the air freight sector to deliver real-time visibility of the location of air cargo shipments with highest quality data.

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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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More Turmoil for Shipping?

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, Transporeon data shows that container shipping prices from Asia to Europe have recently spiked by 300%. But geopolitical upheaval is just one of many sources of disruption facing the European maritime transportation sector, with two important legislative changes coming into force.