Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports

More ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) are likely to be diverted from UK ports as Felixstowe and Southampton struggle to cope with the annual peak season surge, impacting the working programmes at other North European container hubs.
One carrier source that services both ports told The Loadstar all its UK calls would be “under the microscope” this month, due to the worsening quay and landside congestion.
“We can’t afford to have our ships sitting at anchor for …

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Information sharing can improve maritime logistics sector

According to a new report by the International Transport Forum, information sharing presents a huge potential to the maritime logistics sector. To enhance logistics processes, the maritime sector is harnessing data through digital technologies for greater insights into the logistics chain.

New technologies will be able to transform logistics processes. A number of digital logistics applications already exist for digital innovations. These range from complicated sensors that collect data or...

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