Recent industrial action has presented considerable challenges to maintaining the efficiency and low costs of the supply chain. There are a number of adverse consequences including, unfortunately, campaigns of disinformation.
Lingering effects of congestion
As previously explained, the lingering effects of industrial action has caused extensive congestion for ships coming into Port Botany. Ships and shipping companies have a lot of daily...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought seismic changes to the logistics industry as the need for improved operational efficiency has reinforced the importance of supply chain visibility. FedEx has responded by introducing SenseAware ID, a lightweight sensor that will help the company significantly improve its precision in parcel tracking.
“Package tracking and visibility are more important now than ever, as businesses have become increasingly reliant on timely deliveries,” said Robert B. Carter,...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/fedex-introducing-precision-tracking-sensors-on-packages
In episode 139 you meet Giovanni Colotto, Managing Director, De Poli Tankers BV, a 32-year-old Italian who lives in the Netherlands nowadays. Giovanni wrote me an email asking to become a guest since he wanted to contribute with his knowledge and is ambitious to be part of the change the maritime industry needs.
We discussed a lot about change, NextGen, diversity, visibility, sustainability and leadership, the things I find most interesting to discuss. What are your views on these topics? Do...
https://shippingpodcast.com/139-giovanni-colotto-managing-director-de-poli-tankers-bv/
ESPO winner award
ESPO award jury puts the ports of Dublin, Dover, Stockholm and Union des Ports de France (UPF) in final competition for the Award 2019
The projects of the ports of Dublin, Dover, Stockholm and Union des Ports de France (UPF) have been shortlisted for the 11th European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports. The jury selected these four applications from a total of nine submissions. The theme of this year’s edition is “Transparency and the role of...
Sparks fly from the forward decks: A group of men protected by robust protective clothing, helmets and safety glasses are using oxy-fuel torches to cut through the thick steal piece by piece down to the keel area of the ship. After about four months of dissection, there will be nothing left to remind us of the once-mighty container ship. This is what happens when a ship is recycled in an environmentally friendly way. However, ships are often disassembled on beaches by people who don’t wear any...