If a ship communicates relevant information in advance before arriving in port, it can achieve a reduction of 23% in vessel emissions. That’s according to an International Maritime Organization (IMO) led desktop trial conducted last month in the Port o…
Just-In-Time shipping reduces shipping’s carbon footprint Read More »
Container shipping is rediscovering the potential of enhancing service by providing guarantees, thanks to technology. Container shipping seems to be embracing the trend towards enforcing commitments from contract stakeholders, whether carriers, forward…
Should you believe in guaranteed ocean services? Read More »
The containerised supply chain is well-known for its complexity. TT Club is seeking to ‘call out’ any practice that may undermine safety and preclude certain of outcome within its ‘Cargo Integrity’ / #Fit4Freight campaign. Key targets inevitably relate…
TT Talk – Calling for ports/terminals to engage with Hazcheck Restrictions Portal Read More »
The invention of the steamship at the end of the 18th century revolutionised the entire shipping industry, and there are some parallels with the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in container shipping today. For example, to operate using this fuel, in…
A first in liner shipping: Hapag-Lloyd to convert ship to LNG Read More »
The trade war has brought increased attention to the soya bean trade between the US and China with 2019 offering conflicting narratives. On one hand, soya bean exports to China in the first six months of 2019 are up 10.9% compared with the first half o…
US soya bean exports, up or down? Read More »