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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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Trade Groups Come Together Over Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

A fundamental part of the group’s output will be publications, an aim that is close to the heart of Deputy Chair of CINS, Dirk Van de Velde: “As an example of where immediate attention is required, container ship fires are high on the list,” he said. CHIRP Maritime is delighted to be part of the MOU,” added CHIRP’s David Watkins.

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CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety

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The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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4 ways to decarbonise shipping industry

Shipping and Freight Resource

For example, some ships have optimized water cooling systems consisting of pipes, coolers, and pumps that decrease water flow resistance. A recent study from Nature Energy found using electric maritime vessels on international shipping routes less than 1,500 kilometers is an economically viable option.

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Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic

Logistics Business Magazine

With an annual cargo flow of around 15 million tonnes, the UK is the third-largest maritime trading partner for the Port of Antwerp. In fact, Irish importers and exporters are increasingly abandoning the land bridge over the UK and are instead opting for a direct maritime connection. Brexit: growth in declining market.

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Transportation costs drive regional divide

Logistics Business Magazine

The study, conducted by Economist Impact, surveyed executive-level participants representing businesses in 26 major countries across the globe. For example, 42.5% The post Transportation costs drive regional divide appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. This compared to 19.9% for those in China, 27.5%

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Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2022

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Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. South China, Indochina, Indonesia, and the Philippines maritime region is the global loss hotspot, both over the past year and decade (204 total losses). Thirty years ago, the global fleet was losing 200+ vessels a year.