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The 20th century witnessed a revolution in supply chain management. Innovations like the automobile, airplane and computer transformed how goods moved, fueling globalization and the rise of multinational corporations. Complex, interconnected supply chains, spanning continents and involving countless stakeholders, became the norm. The latter half...
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a series of safety enforcement initiatives to identify unsafe vehicles and drivers, reduce crashes, and promote compliance with federal regulations. These blitzes, which occur across the United States, Canada and Mexico, involve thousands of inspectors conducting roadside inspections, reviewing driver records and assessing vehicle conditions.
For fleets, these initiatives can be a make-or-break moment. Failing an inspection can lead...
Fuel is among trucking fleets’ biggest operational expenses, accounting for between 15% and 30% of total costs. With fluctuating diesel prices and increasing concerns over fuel fraud and inefficiencies, fleet owners must implement more innovative strategies to manage consumption without compromising productivity. Effective fuel conservation improves fleet efficiency, enhances driver accountability, and extends vehicle life while reducing environmental impact.
As technology advances, data-driven...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-conservation-strategies-for-fleets
President and CEO of Japanese shipping giant says ammonia has the strongest potential for mass production
Viewpoint: At the start of Singapore Maritime Week, Eldine Glees calls on Singapore to show leadership in backing a strong global fuel levy at IMO
Predict Marine, KOTUG, and ProAnalytics have joined forces to launch a pioneering feasibility study on smart maintenance in the maritime industry. This one-year project, kicking off this week, aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce OPEX (Operational Expenditure), and minimize environmental impact.
The Shift from Traditional to Smart MaintenanceConventional maintenance strategies often follow fixed schedules without considering the real-time condition of ship systems. This can lead to...
https://mfame.guru/smart-maintenance-in-the-maritime-industry-a-feasibility-study/
AET strengthens decarbonization roadmap with DNV
| Pursuing ambitious decarbonization goals, shipowner AET uses DNV expertise to select the best optimization options for each ship. Utilizing DNV’s Decarbonization Plan service and computational fluid dynamics analyses performed in Hamburg, DNV worked with AET to optimize its decarbonization strategy by developing tailored plans for each vessel class. This is brought to life through an intuitive digital dashboard, which gives users a... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/ship-specific-decarbonization-plans-keep-aet-on-target/
Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a strategic partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan. The solution is slated to start with Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan’s expressways and includes support from a Japanese government-led initiative to expedite the development of autonomous driving...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plus-and-tier-iv-partner-to-tackle-autonomy-2-0-in-japan
Details of new name filters out but bigger reveal that will see historic ‘MAN’ prefix retired is planned for June
Vinssen Co. Ltd., a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on hydrogen fuel cells and supporting systems, has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the Korean Register for Korea’s first tugboat featuring a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system.
This certification marks a significant milestone in the development of eco-friendly technologies, initiated through an MoU with KRE, leader in ship design, retrofit engineering, and maritime infrastructure...