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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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4 ways to decarbonise shipping industry

Shipping and Freight Resource

International shipping companies are exploring various decarbonization strategies and emerging technologies to reduce environmental impacts. Transitioning from petroleum-based marine fuel to alternative fuels is a key decarbonization strategy shipping companies must consider. Potential Ways to Decarbonize the Shipping Industry.

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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.

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Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation

Logistics Viewpoints

For this reason, supply chain solutions have become an integral part of business strategies to cope with these ever-increasing complexities. Examples of use. For example, you can compare fixed automation with the use of autonomous mobile robots. So, how can you tackle this task? Driving performance.

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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

According to a study by the Business Continuity Institute and Zurich Insurance Group, 85% of companies experienced a financial impact from supply chain disruptions in 2020, with an average cost of $1.9 Statistics and Examples 1. million per incident.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Orca AI is a developer of safety software platforms designed specifically for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018, The Kroger Co.