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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways. Crews also account for approximately 44 percent of shipping expenses, and crews also take up space that could be utilized for cargo and add weight to the vessel.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Maersk would split into two divisions – a Transport & Logistics division, and an energy division. Meanwhile, the golden child – Transport & Logistics – charted three pillars for growth: Product offering and customer experience. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. Efficiency by unifying entities.

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

Supply Chain Brain

This includes the ongoing project on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (SENSREC Project), established with financial support from the Government of Norway. Port Fees for Chinese Ships Ocean Transportation Canada Sets Deadline to Hike Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Against U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 24-28, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Next Leap for Robots: Picking Out and Boxing Your Online Order (WSJ – sub. ATA Opposes Efforts to Delay ELD Deadline.