Big data technology predicts realized vessel performance over five years

International Marine Coatings has published a new white paper that shows that its predictive Intertrac Vision tool, which uses big data technology, has a high degree of accuracy in correlating to the speed loss of a globally trading VLCC vessel over a five-year docking period, in line with the principles of the ISO 19030 standard.

International used the big data forecasting tool to project a 1.4% speed loss over a 60-month in-service period which proved to be in line with actual vessel...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/big-data-technology-predicts-realized-vessel-performance-over-five-years/

Argus Releases Whitepaper on Biofuels Bunker Demand

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Argus Media has released a white paper titled NW Europe biofuels bunker demand from ships without scrubbers to rise in 2024on biofuel demand from vessels without scrubbers in EU territorial waters when they will have to pay for their CO2 emissions starting next year.

Argus said as a result of the move, demand for biofuels for bunkering from vessels without scrubbers could increase in northwest Europe. By contrast, vessels with scrubbers could continue to burn...

https://mfame.guru/argus-releases-whitepaper-on-biofuels-bunker-demand/

White Paper: How Can Carriers Protect Profits in a Soft Market?

Properly maintaining a truck can cost over $15,000 per year, and that is if nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately, something often goes wrong. When roadside maintenance, costly tows and late loads are added into the equation, costs can skyrocket.

An early 2021 report from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council found that the frequency of “unscheduled roadside maintenance” was increasing, with the average number of miles a truck traveled between breakdowns falling...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uptake-white-paper

Discover How Daily Operations Take Less Time With a Modern TMS

We did a deep dive into the workflows of a legacy transportation management system to learn how these older systems perform vs. modern cloud-based solutions. Our main focus was the time it takes to do everyday tasks from the perspective of a freight brokerage. What we found out will leave you questioning why you’re still using an old TMS.

Our investigation covers three main areas of the load life cycle:

  • Pre-pick-up
  • In-transit
  • After-delivery

Complete the form below to download your complimentary...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/discover-how-daily-operations-take-less-time-with-a-modern-tms

Turning Chaos into Control: Strategies for Sourcing Excellence in a Volatile Supply Chain Market

Restoring business stability is high on the agenda for companies that produce, move and sell goods. But there’s still a long road ahead for procurement professionals managing their supply chains.

This white paper explores the complexities engulfing the logistics procurement industry and the solutions that best-in-class teams use to achieve sourcing excellence.

Download the white paper and gain insights into how:

  • Businesses with supply chains are taking rapid action backed by data-driven insights...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/turning-chaos-into-control-strategies-for-sourcing-excellence-in-a-volatile-supply-chain-market

White Paper: Logistics Tech in Chicago 2022

The World Business Chicago (WBC) report, Logistics Tech in Chicago 2022, is available for download. Chicago has a long history of being at the crossroads of transportation, distribution and logistics.

Today, central location, diverse talent pipeline, and legacy infrastructure—coupled with tech and innovation— are rapidly driving expansion and growth.

Download the report and read why Chicago continues to be the leading hub of movement— transporting people, goods, and new technologies across the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-logistics-tech-in-chicago-2022

White Paper: The Annual Driver Feedback Report

Recruiting drivers is tough. Keeping them is tougher. That’s why we’re excited to announce the top trends in driver wants and needs from anonymous driver feedback from 2021 in order to help recruiting and retention leaders do their best work. Read this report to understand how to retain more money, time, and drivers in 2021. 

The results in this report capture the real-time, honest insights of nearly 70,000 drivers across North America.

Our research has indicated there is a lot going right in the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-the-workhound-report

White Paper: 2022 Automation Trends for CargoWise Freight Forwarders

CargoWise has risen to a position of dominance in the transport management system market.

In 2020, it gained the top 25 freight forwarders as customers, as well as continued partnerships with 17,000 logistics providers. As a result of the pandemic, more enterprise and midmarket freight forwarders transitioned to remote work environments and partnered with CargoWise in global or branch-specific rollouts. While the freight forwarding industry has historically relied on paper documents, this...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-2022-automation-trends-for-cargowise-freight-forwarders

New shipper survey tests compatibility of clean energy and profit

Supply chains sustainability trends continue despite the pandemic, according to a report.

Across the globe, companies are under increasing pressure to pursue social responsibility and clean energy initiatives. All the upheaval that came along with 2020 only accelerated this trend. The COVID-19 pandemic, California wildfires, Midwestern floods, and movements for racial justice gave consumers time and space to evaluate their priorities when selecting brands. However, as these non-financial factors take hold of corporate operations, companies must reevaluate and adapt their existing...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-shipper-survey-tests-compatibility-of-clean-energy-and-profit

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