Ocean Transportation

Wind, Solar Are Cheapest Power Source in Most Places, Research Shows

October 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Wind and solar power are the cheapest form of new electricity in most of the world today.

Shippers Near Global Deal to Cut Greenhouse Gas Pollution

October 19, 2020

Bloomberg

After two years of talks, almost 200 countries are nearing a legally-binding agreement to reduce pollution from the world’s cargo ships.

U.K.’s First Free Port Since 2012 to Open Next Year

October 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Britain will open its first free port since 2012 in an effort to boost growth after Brexit, says U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

October 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

ZIM Introduces the New Levant - Black Sea Express Service

October 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

ZIM has recently announced an upgrade of its East Mediterranean & Black Sea Network, with the introduction of the Levant - Black Sea Express, planned to commence October 6th.

COVID and the case for digital standards

COVID-19 and the Case for Digital Standards

September 29, 2020

DCSA

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious.

Jet Fuel Is Now So Cheap It’s Being Blended for Use by Ships

September 21, 2020

Bloomberg

The fuel that powers passenger planes is normally among the most expensive oil products, but in a sign of the times the coronavirus has turned it into a blending component for typically cheaper shipping fuel.

Germany Is Re-Engineering Europe’s Most Important River

September 18, 2020

Bloomberg

In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.

The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

September 11, 2020

Jon Fath, SCB Contributor

With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.

Port of Los Angeles Introduces ‘The Signal,’ a New Data Tool

September 3, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

The Port of Los Angeles will begin distributing and publishing key dashboard data from Wabtec’s Port Optimizer so that all supply chain stakeholders have easy access and can use the forward-looking information to better plan and prepare for inbound cargo.

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.