Global Logistics

Hacking GPS: How to Steal a Ship

June 8, 2017

In 2013, professor Todd Humphries of the University of Texas made news by demonstrating how he could take over navigation of a large yacht by co-opting its navigation system with false GPS signals. Even though the captain and crew knew what was going to happen, the vessel was out of sight of land - and the changes in course were too subtle for them to detect.

New Scrubber Design Better Suits Container Ships

June 6, 2017

Maritime Executive

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems have jointly developed a rectangular scrubber designed to suit to the space limitations of container ships.

Study: Airports Remain Weak Link in Preventing Illegal Animal Trafficking

June 6, 2017

Air Cargo World

Criminal organizations that smuggle endangered animals and animal products are exploiting security vulnerabilities at large hub airports, according to a new study conducted in collaboration with the U.S. government, the transportation sector and more than 20 other partners.

Environmental Policy Will Shift From Land to Sea As Demand for Shipping Doubles

June 5, 2017

Environmental Leader

Environmental policy will see a clear shift from land to sea, as shipping is (and will remain) the most efficient way to transport vast amounts of goods long-distance, according to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association chief executive Sturla Henriksen.

Why Asia Is Accounting for Most of the Growth in Logistics Outsourcing

June 5, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics outsourcing may be on the rise everywhere, but Asia is where the action is.

Orchestrating a Massive Move - Heavy Haul Ocean Transport

June 1, 2017

Challenge: The Liebherr LR11350 is one of the most powerful cranes in existence. To ship this 1,488 ton load from the factory door in Germany, through the Port of Hamburg and to the Port of Mobile, Alabama, every piece had to move together - which ultimately meant a heavy-haul ocean transport.

Drewry Price Index Indicates Ongoing Airfreight Recovery

June 1, 2017

Air Cargo World

Consider the airfreight recovery to be still alive and kicking.

Asia's First Fully Automated Container Terminal Is Up and Running

June 1, 2017

Maritime Executive

Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal in China has become Asia's first fully automated container terminal after servicing the 13,386 TEU Cosco France in May.

Preparing Your Logistics Strategy for Today's Advanced Manufacturing Practices

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

The ABC's of CBP's Single Window Initiative

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

Global Logistics

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