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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

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Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) is defined as a ship which, to a varying degree, can operate independently of human interaction.

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Xeneta Roundtable: Ocean Freight Strategies for an Uncertain Market

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We welcome Shippers to join Emily Stausbll, Xeneta Senior Shipping Analyst, for a roundtable discussion to unpack: Global market insights and trends for Ocean Freight Impact of the new alliances on capacity, schedule reliability and freight Geopolitics and other on-going global events and their impact on supply chain including how new U.S.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

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Suez Canal News Update The Suez Canal is a crucial lane for global shipping, with 50-60 vessels of all types transiting each day for about 19,000 per year, including about 30% of global container traffic and more than a million barrels of crude oil per day. What to expect from shipping in the Suez Canal & Red Sea?

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. Retailers in the U.S. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb. That’s down 28.4%

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

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Additionally, new shipping lanes are opening up, and Russia has a grand plan to become the biggest beneficiary of climate change in the region. Despite its efficiency, the volume of shipping along this route is negligible compared to the other two options.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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The US, Norway, and Britain joined forces with companies including Amazon and Nestle to launch a project aimed at protecting the world’s tropical forests. The agreement will help businesses that sell on Adobe’s platform offer free two-day shipping and other services, such as easy returns.