Ocean Transportation

Ocean Transportation and Its Role in Supply Chain Optimization

June 13, 2017

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.

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.

SeaHorse Wants to Revolutionize Container Shipping With Submersible Vessels

May 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

SeaHorse Shipping in the U.S. has touted a plan aimed at revolutionizing container shipping and freeing shippers from the constraints and congestion caused by mega container ships and mega ports.

International Chamber of Commerce Has Concerns Over Return-Refill Packaging

May 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

Shipping goods across borders with reusable containers and tracking systems is better for the environment, consumers and companies, yet differential treatment by customs authorities can be detrimental for business, says the International Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber of Shipping Makes Push for CO2 Reductions

May 19, 2017

Maritime Executive

At its annual general meeting in Istanbul last week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has agreed to urge the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives - on behalf of the international shipping sector as a whole - in order to match the ambition of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

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.