Europe pledges backing for research and development of small low-carbon energy schemes, with some funding earmarked for zero-emission shipping
Technology
Thefts on the rise: How camera technology acts as security system
Statistically speaking, summertime has the highest frequency of vehicle theft, which is why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declared July as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Not only do drivers need to consider shifts in behavior but also the technology solutions available to bolster safety and theft prevention.
2020 holds the record for the highest number of vehicle thefts in the last decade, increasing 9.2% year-over-year to 873,080 thefts. These thefts ranged from entire...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/thefts-on-the-rise-how-camera-technology-acts-as-security-system
Beyond the buzzword: Culture fit promotes successful tech partnerships
“Culture” has become a buzzword synonymous with impassioned mission statements and quirky office perks. In reality, culture goes far beyond ping pong tables and casual Fridays. When a company defines their culture, they are defining their values. That is why cultural fit is so important when partnerships are formed – companies with polar opposite value systems do not often play well together or share common goals.
“I think it is important to define culture because I see culture as being...
Methanol gains traction as future marine fuel as newbuilding orders emerge
Low-emission fuel receives backing from stakeholders like Maersk and Proman
TextLocate offers a complimentary communication experience to established FreightTech
Not every technological solution solves every problem that supply chain actors are experiencing within their position.
Some platforms excel in load execution, but fail to provide proper back office automation. Some applications provide visibility into available truckload capacity, but lack in less-than-truckload management.
These small, yet key gaps in automation open up the FreightTech market for companies looking to solve these specific problems by providing complimentary technology to large...
Purify Fuel Grabs Silver Medal for Emission Reducing Diesel Product at CleanEquity Event
Purify Fuel Grabs Silver Medal for Emission Reducing Diesel Product at CleanEquity Event
July 27, 2021– Purify Fuel received the silver medal for its nanO2 ESG combustion catalyst technology at CleanEquity® Monaco 2021 which took place last week. CleanEquity® is an annual invitation-only event hosted by Innovator Capital, the London based specialist investment bank. The event attracts investors from around the world to hear pitches from emerging technologies...
Methanol gains traction as ships’ fuel
Methanol gains traction as ships’ fuel
METHANOL-FUELLED SHIPS LESS COSTLY TO BUILD AND OPERATE THAN THOSE BURNING LNG
Methanol as a commercially and technically viable marine fuel is gaining greater traction over other alternative bunkers, including LNG, as more shipowners adopt the clean burning fuel as price spreads narrow and production ramps up.
Speaking at a virtual...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/27/methanol-gains-traction-as-ships-fuel/
Interest in parcel lockers grows for online shopping-addicted Americans
Nearly 14% of Americans reported being victims of a package theft in the past 12 months, according to a December survey from Finder. That equals 35.5 million Americans and an average package theft value of $156.82.
A new survey released Tuesday morning on package theft and security solutions from Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) found that 30% of Americans are willing to pay more to have their package delivered to a package locker, and 53% remain concerned about packages being stolen from their doorstep.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/interest-in-parcel-lockers-grows-for-e-commerce-addicted-americans
Inmarsat puts crew welfare and digitalisation centre stage at London International Shipping Week
Inmarsat puts crew welfare and digitalisation centre stage at London International Shipping Week
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Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released details of its programme for London International Shipping Week 2021, the biennial week-long global shipping and maritime event in London, United Kingdom from 13...
Greek marine technology firm buys US peer, adding to expansion drive
Erma First buys ballast water treatment system maker oneTank, completing its third corporate acquisition since 2019