What is the Purpose of DG Shipping?

Directorate General of ShippingWhat is DG Shipping?

The Directorate General of Shipping, India, or DG Shipping, is an office of the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

As you might understand from its name, this government agency deals with all matters related to the shipping/maritime industry in India, whether it be passing & implementing shipping policies, rules and regulations, training seafarers/ merchant navy officers per IMO guidelines, issuing certifications, ensuring seafarers’ welfare, safeguarding...

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What are Logistics Risks?

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Transportation, warehousing, and inventory management are fraught with risks at all levels. For a successful buy-sell transaction or vice versa, all risk factors must be considered, managed, and countermeasures executed, leaving no room for error.

However, logistics management and execution of its various functions are not easy tasks. Each step has to be handled with care. Achieving zero-error performance might not always be possible, but every step should be taken to aim for this.

Supply chain...

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How Port and Terminal Operators Can Control Emissions?

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While the maritime industry has, in the past few years, been the subject of intense scrutiny for its GHG emissions, most of the regulatory focus has been on the shipping sector.

While this is not unusual given that it is the maritime transport leg of the supply chain that accounts for the bulk of emissions (primarily through its bunker consumption), there are other stakeholders that also contribute to emissions (albeit not of the same magnitude as shipping). 

This set of stakeholders includes...

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17 Benefits Of Using Logistics Technology Solutions To Customers And Supply Chains

Logistics Technology Increasing Popularity And Benefits To Customers And Supply Chains

Whilst the growth of most industries has been underpinned by the rapid adoption of new technology, the shipping and logistics industry has been a notable exception in this regard. 

Still adhering to processes and customs in vogue for decades, the shipping and logistics industry has been a laggard when it comes to implementing new technological solutions for automating workflows and digitising documentation.

This is, to a great extent, due to the global nature of the industry, spanning diverse...

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