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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Red Sea Attacks – Maersk/BP Pausing Shipments

Logistics Business Magazine

For example , the Danish shipping company Maersk has said it is pausing all journeys through the Red Sea. The maritime industry often operates on extended timelines due to the nature of shipping contracts and the time it takes for vessels to move across oceans.

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Swain plans distribution facility at London Gateway

Logistics Business Magazine

acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub. At DP World we think ahead and create smarter trade solutions and this lease is an outstanding example of the benefits of port-centric logistics. “We The post Swain plans distribution facility at London Gateway appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain disruption: how to navigate ‘never normal’ distribution networks, by Andy Grygiel (pictured), CMO at project44. Modern multi-tier logistics networks are spread between hundreds of suppliers across multiple continents—under this globalised model, businesses enjoy maximised distribution efficiency when all is well.

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Maritime Cyber Attacks “Up by 900% in Three Years”

Logistics Business Magazine

Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end. The post Maritime Cyber Attacks “Up by 900% in Three Years” appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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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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Investors pouring millions into maritime startups

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For example, many retailers are battling low margin and are seeking to optimize their supply chains to save money and increase their bottom lines. The post Investors pouring millions into maritime startups appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.