maintenance

Evolving Beyond Reactive Maintenance Models to Predictive Success

Fleet maintenance has long been an area where outdated practices collide with modern technology, creating a divide between those who embrace data-driven efficiency and those who remain stuck in the reactive, break-fix, put-out-fires mentality. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires preventive maintenance programs, compliance doesn’t always mean a fleet operates safely or cost-effectively. The real difference is how fleets approach maintenance, whether reactive,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/evolving-beyond-reactive-maintenance-models-to-predictive-success

NMDC signs up seven dredges for Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement https://www.marinelog.com/?s=%22lifecycle+agreement%22with Abu Dhabi, UAE-headquartered NMDC Group (NMDC), one of the largest dredging and marine contractors in the Middle East.

This comprehensive agreement covers seven of NMDC’s dredges, with the potential to expand this to additional vessels in the future. The scope includes a customized maintenance program for the engine and propulsion equipment onboard the vessels, as well as digital...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/nmdc-signs-up-seven-dredges-for-wartsila-lifecycle-agreement/

MyMechanic exec looks to streamline maintenance for small fleets

The trucking industry faces mounting challenges in maintenance and roadside repair as operational costs soar and technician shortages persist.

According to an American Transportation Research Institute report, maintenance costs increased by 12% from 2021 to 2022, reaching 19.6 cents per mile, contributing to a record-high operational cost of $2.251 per mile. Adding to this strain are delays caused by parts shortages and extended truck trade cycles, with Class 8 trucks averaging over 6.35 years...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mymechanic-exec-looks-to-streamline-maintenance-for-small-fleets

Capital Gas signs up seven for Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement

Evangelos Marinakis’ Capital Gas Ship Management has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä. It covers seven 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier vessels.

Wärtsilä’ says that, using its operational support and performance optimization services, the agreement will deliver enhanced reliability, greater efficiency, minimized climate impact, and operational certainty for the vessels.

The seven ships are powered by WinGD X-DF two-stroke, dual-fuel main engines.

In today’s legislative and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/capital-gas-signs-up-seven-for-wartsila-lifecycle-agreement/

Wärtsilä and Royal Caribbean Group in 37-ship lifecyle agreement

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement contract with Royal Caribbean Group covering 37 of the group’s cruise ships. The agreement is designed to optimize the performance, reliability and availability of the ships’ engines to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency to support and accelerate Royal Caribbean’s sustainability goals.

“This agreement is a testament to the mutual efforts and dedication of both the Royal Caribbean Group and Wärtsilä teams,” said Roger Holm,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/wartsila-and-royal-caribbean-group-in-37-ship-lifecyle-agreement/

Pre-trip inspections, fleet maintenance pave way for safer roads

When people think about compromised fleet safety, they often imagine dangerous driving behaviors like speeding or distracted driving. What drivers do behind the wheel, however, is only one part of a much broader safety equation. 

Regular fleet maintenance and thorough pre-trip inspections are cornerstones of safer fleets – and safer roadways. At the same time, overlooked maintenance and rough inspections can lead to costly consequences for trucking companies, drivers and the entire motoring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/pre-trip-inspections-fleet-maintenance-pave-way-for-safer-roads

DHL Express to add aircraft maintenance center in Spain

DHL Express announced plans last week to invest more than $43.4 million to develop a new European aircraft maintenance hangar at Vitoria Airport, reinforcing Spain’s role in the company’s global strategy. Expected to be operational by mid-2027, the new facility will be DHL Express’ second major maintenance center in Europe and will alleviate pressure on DHL’s primary facility in Leipzig, Germany, as parcel business grows.

The hangar will initially employ about 50 people and focus on maintenance...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-express-to-add-aircraft-maintenance-center-in-spain

Regular truck maintenance can save time and money for fleets

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Maintaining Maintenance on the Road with Tyler Harden

DETAILS: TTN Fleet Solutions’ Tyler Harden and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the best practices for brake maintenance timing, the evolving landscape of roadside maintenance, and CVSA Brake week impact on maintenance schedules.

KEY QUOTES FROM HARDEN: “[For brake checks,] an 88.4% success ratio leaves a lot to be desired. So you...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/regular-truck-maintenance-can-save-time-and-money-for-fleets

226 International Antifouling Conference 2023

Hull performance

Shipowners and ship managers are seeking solutions to manage hull performance more effectively. Why is that? It’s because they want to make their fleet more sustainable, and they also want to save money. Les effective hull performance > more fuel and more emissions. 
Listen to

  • Jennifer Arden, Marketing, Brand & Relations Manager at i-tech and organiser of the International Antifouling Conference in Gothenburg 2023.
  • José Gonzalez, Energy Conservation Manager, Stolt Tankers 
  • Martin...

https://shippingpodcast.com/226-international-antifouling-conference-2023/

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