ABB, experts in automation and logistics technology, have signed a landmark with Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology (KMDTech), to develop autonomous vessels and retrofit a 32-meter harbor tugboat with leading-edge digital solutions for the Port of Singapore.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/abb-to-develop-autonomous-vessels-in-singapore/
Finally, there is movement among logistics companies to make changes to meet the target for the transport sector to cut emissions by 90% in the next 30 years.
But there are still significant hurdles, mostly around cost.
Gebrüder Weiss has implemented changes that saves 25,000 tonnes of CO2 each year, through initiatives such as a wind park and using LNG trucks.
“We can also provide information on your CO2 emissions for a shipment, …
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DHL has published a comprehensive white paper on sustainable fuels for logistics. And, with the new EC president planning a ‘Green Deal’, which will see transport emissions need to be cut by 90% in the next 30 years, it comes at a useful juncture. The paper explores the benefits of “alternative fuels”, although it notes that electric is “the technology choice of the transport sector” but is currently restricted to …
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Global Container Terminals (GCT) has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform, underpinned by blockchain technology.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/gct-terminals-joins-tradelens/
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced it unveiled its AR Navigation System at the ENOC Marine Conference and OCIMF Middle East Regional Marine Forum in Dubai in September.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/mol-to-lead-the-world-in-ar-navigation/
The adoption of online quoting and booking platforms by freight forwarders is becoming more mainstream by the day. The promise of increased efficiencies to free up the workforce to focus on other value-add tasks is a compelling argument.
But how do you go about this in practise? As old patterns of work are rendered obsolete how should freight forwarders plot the development of their companies and their industry?
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It’s officially DSV against DSV in the integration of Panalpina. Acting at the speed of light, the Danes are fighting against time to deliver value to their shareholders and I’m sorry for the bears, but their commitment and modus operandi have been outstanding in just under 60 days since the deal settled.
Now, according to sources, even in places such as Canada where staff overlaps were not expected to be meaningful …
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Robert Schena, CEO of wireless technology leaders Rajant, compares 3G, 4G and 5G.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/pti-exclusive-rajant-on-3g-vs-4g-vs-5g/
When you ask logistics companies why they have so few senior (or even junior) female staff, you tend to get the same response: “Women don’t apply for jobs here. What can we do?”
Well, the answer is not, in fact, ‘nothing’; many companies seem to think that a lack of applications means they don’t have to try.
But a new white paper from Bis Henderson on gender diversity in logistics shows companies how …
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Hong Kong-based port operator Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has committed an investment of US$240 million for the development of Pakistan’s Karachi port, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/imran-khan-welcomes-hph-karachi-plans/