Technology

New developments from Jiangnan Shipyard gain ABS AIPs

ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai: a new insulation system and a design for an ultra large ethane carrier (ULEC).

The ULEC design is the first equipped with the next-generation BrilliancE II Type-B cargo containment system, a modern cryogenic liquefied gas containment system designed to optimize ship performance. The second AIP was awarded for Jiangnan’s patented insulation system, PnFCOMBi, which can be used for type B tank...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/new-developments-from-jiangnan-shipyard-gain-abs-aips/

Using telematics data and reporting to improve fleet safety and culture

An evergreen challenge for fleets is developing trust between not only drivers and fleets but between fleet operations and safety departments. The rise in technology and innovations in fleetwide telematics capabilities is creating new possibilities for fleets that historically have been reactive when it comes to developing safety programs. 

Erin Baucum, director of client intelligence and analytics at Lytx®, spoke with FreightWaves about what fleets should consider when pairing safety with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/using-telematics-data-and-reporting-to-improve-fleet-safety-and-culture

PIL Boosts Efficiency With WaveBL’s Electronic Bill Of Lading

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is partnering with WaveBL, a leading provider of digital trade solutions, to provide a wider range of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solutions to its customers source PIL

Improved Trade Documentation

With a user-friendly interface, the proven eBL solution will significantly enhance the ease, security, efficiency, and sustainability of PIL’s trade documentation process. The system provides a seamless experience for customers without requiring pre-registration,...

https://mfame.guru/pil-boosts-efficiency-with-wavebls-electronic-bill-of-lading/

The Lost Bills Of Lading: A Cautionary Tale

BIMCO, in a recent incident, reports of the loss of paper bills of lading led to significant complications, costs and delays that could easily have been avoided if electronic bills of lading had been used.

The Lost Bills of Lading

Typically, when paper bills are lost, parties accept a Letter of Indemnity (LOI) to reissue new bills. However, in this case, the ship owners insisted on a more stringent process. They required the bill of lading title holder to file an application in court at the port...

https://mfame.guru/the-lost-bills-of-lading-a-cautionary-tale/

 FMCSA kicks 4 ELDs off registered list

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has kicked four ELDs off the agency’s registry due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements. 

The agency announced Tuesday that ELDs from CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, Powertrucks ELD and TFM ELD were placed on the revoked devices list. Motor carriers should stop using those devices.

Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ones. They are encouraged by the FMCSA to use paper logs or logging software in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-kicks-4-elds-off-registered-list

How freight fraud became the perfect crime

Freight fraud has become an all-too-familiar term in the transportation and logistics sectors in recent years. Although fraud has long been a challenge in the field, industry experts observe that these criminals have evolved alongside FreightTech, leaving supply chain participants uncertain about who will bear the burden of finding solutions.

Recently, FreightWaves has received numerous reports of sophisticated freight fraud schemes. 

There is the classic double-brokering scheme, in which a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-freight-fraud-became-the-perfect-crime

AI Revolutionizing Maritime Industry with Fuel Efficiency And Sustainability

The maritime industry is in crucial need to optimize fuel consumption and transition toward more fuel-efficient operations. First and foremost, fuel consumption has direct environmental consequences. Navigating at sea with optimized fuel consumption reduces carbon emissions and harmful pollutants, helping the shipping industry come closer to meeting the IMO’s 2050 net-zero strategy. Significant fuel efficiency adheres to warnings detailed in a 2024 report by the Sea Cargo Charter (SCC), which...

https://mfame.guru/ai-revolutionizing-maritime-industry-with-fuel-efficiency-and-sustainability/

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