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The Effects of Global Warming on Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

The once-tranquil seas are undergoing noticeable transformations, with the impacts of rising temperatures affecting maritime operations. This imminent danger hits the core of maritime operations, namely the ports. In a world confronting the unyielding advance of global warming, the ocean shipping sector stands at a critical juncture.

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Charting a course for GHG emissions and the shipping sector

The Logistics Academy

When the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets in London this week (9 April 2018), the stakes are high. For many years, maritime GHG emissions have not been discussed prominently in international climate negotiations. Setting a common course? Who’s in command on the open sea?

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Saudi Ports Record 13% Rise in Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

The Kingdom’s maritime Saudi ports trade hubs have seen a yearly increase of 13% in cargo throughput during the year 2022, handling an estimated 237 million tons compared to 210 million tons in the preceding year. The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.3 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The Hanseatic League: Maritime Mastery During the Middle Ages, the Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds, became a driving force in European trade. Their extensive network of ports, warehouses, and trading posts revolutionized maritime logistics. Cengage Learning. Christopher, M. Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

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TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward

Freightos

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. What just happened??? What happens next?

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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

According to Maritime Executive , “Eight international carriers split into three different alliances control 80% of the market today. Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Now, the industry is changing yet again. And those increases are likely to remain forever.

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Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor. About Squall Strategies. About The Maritime Professor.

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