Looming Christmas crisis due to ongoing congestion chaos
Global supply chain issues are threatening Christmas deliveries to retailers, as we’ve seen sustained port congestion in the US, and now parts of the...
NVOCC, the underrated service provider in global logistics
Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC or NVO) or sometimes called Box Operators are those carriers who offer port to port services similar to...
Unblocking the paper-jam
When Malcolm McLean laid the foundations for what’s now become the global containerisation phenomenon, his vision was for standardisation across the entire supply chain....
Warehousing: The crucial link in modern supply chains
For any economy, it is imperative that the goods produced are managed optimally to avoid unnecessary losses during their journey from production to consumption....
Pay rises and apprenticeship schemes first steps on the road to plugging the gap as driver shortage in UK continues
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Why holistic screening technology is a necessity for banks and the whole trade ecosystem
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Reliability Challenges in Ocean Transportation is not only about vessels departing and arriving on time and Capacity Challenges are not only about number of...
Hardly a day goes by where we are not bombarded with industry news about vessel schedule reliability – or rather lack thereof. It certainly...
Access to preferential trade finance will require real-time ESG compliance monitoring
The maritime sector’s 3% contribution to global greenhouse emissions is always in the spotlight whenever a series of extreme weather events leads to calls...
Current logistics situation under Covid-19 in terms of container shortage and survival of NVOCCs
Gone are the days when being an non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) or shipper owned container (SOC) box operator you could buy containers in...
How the IMO can develop effective GHG reduction measures
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) intends to develop comprehensive measures to reduce greenhouse (GHG) emissions. Besides reducing the emissions associated with current shipping practices,...
Acceleration in port capacity investment insufficient to support cargo demand growth
Surging container shipping cargo demand in the wake of the pandemic has resulted in a significant improvement in the global terminal capacity outlook, but...
Containers continue to triumph
The container market continues to impress with record-breaking rates and ordering never seen before. Olivia Watkins, Head Cargo Analyst of VesselsValue, an online valuation and...
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Chinese shipyards win giant container ship order
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MSC Rosa M damages Mumbai crane
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Taking the personal view for crew working on container shipping
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