Technology

How CFOs can cut costs through innovative logistics solutions

As businesses grow and expand, one of the many critical responsibilities of CFOs is managing capital expenditures (Capex) and operational expenditures (OpEx) efficiently. Real estate, warehousing and logistics are significant areas of concern for CFOs, as they represent a substantial portion of a company’s ongoing expenses. 

With shifting market dynamics and e-commerce demand on the rise, it’s crucial for CFOs to explore alternatives that minimize these costs while maintaining operational...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-cfos-can-cut-costs-through-innovative-logistics-solutions

Why cross-border trade will boom even with tariffs

As geopolitical tensions rise and tariffs continue to fluctuate, one might expect a slowdown in international trade, especially in discretionary consumer goods. Despite these pressures, cross-border e-commerce is booming, signaling a profound shift in the way consumers shop and brands sell across the globe.​

According to Statista, global cross-border e-commerce sales are expected to reach $7.9 trillion by 2030, up from just over $785 Billion in 2021. That represents a significant portion of all...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-cross-border-trade-will-boom-even-with-tariffs

The future of autonomy in physical operations

Because of both the pressing challenges driving adoption and the promising solutions emerging through innovation, autonomous technology is changing the business landscape in striking ways.

A recent panel discussion hosted by Samsara brought together leading experts in autonomous technology to explore how automation is transforming physical operations across industries. 

“At Samsara, we work with the world of physical operations, from construction to logistics to food and beverage distribution,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-future-of-autonomy-in-physical-operations

Webinar: The benefits of retrofitting your fleet

Join LR’s experts on May 27, and learn how to make your fleet operate more efficiently and compliantly by retrofitting, with examples from recent case studies. 

Date: 27th May 2025 
Time: 09:00 am – 10:00 am (BST) or 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (BST) 
Location: virtual GoTo Webinar 

This webinar will cover: 
– How retrofitting benefits your fleet 
– Whether your retrofit decisions are robust and valid 
– What fuel savings retrofits can make, and how to validate those...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/webinar-the-benefits-of-retrofitting-your-fleet/

Omnitracs files motion for retrial over Motive copyright case

Omnitracs has filed a motion for a retrial after a federal jury found competitor Motive not guilty of copyright infringement.

The fleet tech provider sued Motive in October 2023 alleging it violated several patents related to fleet management systems and technologies. After a nearly two-year legal fight, the jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding Motive not guilty of these charges on April 25.

On Thursday, Omnitracs filed a 33-page motion in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/omnitracs-files-motion-for-retrial-over-motive-copyright-case

DEFEA 2025 Opens Tomorrow in Athens!

We are just one day away from the grand opening of DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens, which takes place from 6 to 8 May 2025 at Metropolitan Expo.

DEFEA 2025 is set to welcome hundreds of leading defence and security companies from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, systems, and solutions across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.

This year’s edition features:

– 436 exhibitors from 37 countries
– 18 international pavilions from key global players
– 98 Official delegations from...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/defea-2025-opens-tomorrow-in-athens/

Uni-Tankers vessel fitted with first of its kind soot particle emissions sensor

Danish tanker operator Uni-Tankers has fitted its 2006-built, 6,882 dwt oil and chemica; tanker M/T Falstria Swan with an advanced flue gas sensor that can measure soot particle emissions in real time. The first of its kind installation has been achieved in a collaboration between the Danish Technological Institute, Uni-Tankers and Green Instruments, which developed the sensor.

This type of equipment will be of increasing importance to the shipping industry as new requirements are introduced to...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/uni-tankers-vessel-fitted-with-first-of-its-kind-soot-particle-emissions-sensor/

The Switch to supply single drives for tanker newbuild quartet in China

The Switch, a leading provider of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has won a contract to deliver the single drives for shaft generators that will be installed on four tankers under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry in Fujian Province.

The Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI)-designed, 113,600-dwt LNG dual-fuel Aframax vessels are being built for UK-based shipowner Union Maritime and are slated for delivery in the first half of 2027.

Optimising energy...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/the-switch-to-supply-single-drives-for-tanker-newbuild-quartet-in-china/

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