The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)’s new S-100 universal hydrographic data model promises to bring a range of benefits to the shipping industry, including improvements in navigation, operations and decarbonisation. Born...
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Decarbonizing The Global Container Fleet With HeatPower
As capacity grows year-on-year, the race is on to decarbonize the global container fleet. Container shipping remains one of the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to transport goods internationally,...
Navigating Cyber Risk in Ports and Terminals: The Role of Specialized Insurance
Last year was exceedingly busy for ports, terminals and maritime-related operations of all types—but in some very unwelcome ways. Early in the year, for example, a ransomware attack forced a...
Panama Canal Expects New Water Reservoir for Ship Crossings in 6 Years
The Panama Canal expects to complete a billion-dollar construction of a new water reservoir within six years that will help ensure the passage of 36 ships a day, the administrator of the global waterway said on...
20 of world’s biggest companies collaborate to modernize bar code
Bar code turns 50 but lacks efficiency for today’s supply chainIt’s hard to believe the bar code is turning 50. Anyone who was a cashier in the ’80s knows how...