Ocean Transportation

Europe Research Center Tests Autopilot System for Autonomous Ships

June 23, 2017

VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland has developed an autopilot system for remotely monitored, autonomous ships that is capable of taking evasive action according to International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS).

Made in China: The Heavy Lifter

June 20, 2017

Maritime Executive

As payloads get bigger, the ships carrying them across the world have to follow suit.

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

June 16, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Logistics providers discuss how they're adjusting to major changes brought about by concerns over the economy, shifts in trade policy, the complexities of the omnichannel, rising customer service demands, and the arrival of a new generation of supply-chain managers.

'Enforce' Safety Rules for Dangerous Goods Shipment

June 15, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Regulations are on the books for safe shipment of containerized dangerous goods, advocacy group says, but compliance and enforcement often are lax.

Ocean Transportation and Its Role in Supply Chain Optimization

June 13, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Shippers who have experienced disruptions in their international freight shipments know that ocean transportation, inland rail and intermodal are highly complex, maybe overly so. In any event, complexity in global freight transportation is the new normal. Adrienne Bailey, chief strategy officer for Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., took a moment to speak with SupplyChainBrain editors about that situation.

Mining Giant BHP Eyes Autonomous Cargo Ships

June 12, 2017

Bloomberg

BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, is studying the introduction of giant, automated cargo ships to carry everything from iron ore to coal as part of a strategic shift that may disrupt the $334bn global shipping industry.

Hacking GPS: How to Steal a Ship

June 8, 2017

Maritime Executive

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.

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.

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.

Ocean Transportation

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding ocean transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As ocean cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using ocean shipping solutions to power their supply chains.