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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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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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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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Ports Help in Reducing Shipping Emissions

Logistics Business Magazine

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has long been committed to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, aiming for a minimum 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050 through stricter regulations and improved energy efficiency. This calls for a re-evaluation of strategies.

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Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. Tracking devices from Nexxiot and ORBCOMM are being installed that will provide location data based on GPS, measure temperature, and monitor any sudden shocks to the container. It has so many data points.”.

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Trade Groups Come Together Over Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

The coming together of five organisations with shared visions for the safety and security of global trade will take advantage of unified information and data sources to bring greater awareness and understanding of issues with the goal of producing preventative output.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

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. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. from originally 3.5% Weather conditions.