Maritime technology applied to the entire industry has allowed not only shipping lines to become digital but also that ports, terminals, ship manufacturers, freight forwarders and even port cities change the way they see, act and cope with the issue of sustainability. On land or sea, maritime operations have become a digital business but are […]
The freight forwarder of the future will be the one that is already preparing to conquer it. The future of the maritime industry and global trade, while not predictable, can be projected as the largest user of digital technology and innovations, because it is growing and modernizing voraciously. So what are the opportunity areas that […]
The shipping companies’ digital ecosystem is growing very fast since they committed to taking the lead on the maritime industry’s digital transformation some time ago. Through this process, they have created digital ecosystems based on the use of blockchain technology that allows all players related to the global supply chain to participate. But, what benefits […]
Are there now smart containers? In 1956, the transport entrepreneur Malcom McLean and the mechanical engineer Keith Tantlinger created the first container, but perhaps they never imagined how much it would be changed, although more in its function than in shape. Nowadays, containers do not only serve to move merchandise around but also to provide […]
Digital freight forwarders vs. digital shipping lines, rather than showing how they compete with each other, let’s see what they have to offer, how these two branches of the business complement each other, and which are the customer benefits of using new technologies in maritime freight transport. Digital shipping lines and digital freight forwarders […]
One of the world’s top carriers, Hapag-Lloyd, is foreseeing a major increase in online sales in shipping industry. This is no surprise since we have watched how companies in this business are now adapting to this new digital era. This carrier has big plans for 2023 and is going all for it. Online sales […]
The international logistics industry is one of the most complex but interesting ones. It is thriving and now becoming more attractive to new generations of graduates. This is a sector that covers almost every field and that continues to always grow because of its relevance to the world’s functioning. But, why pursue a career in […]
Shipping lines are part of one of the most traditional industries in the global business. Nevertheless, they have gradually started to pay more attention to new technologies in order to keep up with the market’s needs. Now, they have gotten to the point where three of the world’s top carriers are joining forces to speed […]
The maritime industry is evolving by leaps and bounds with the use of new technologies and custom innovations. Its most recent discovery is the use of autonomous navigation systems. It only remains to be defined: when will the maritime shipping take full advantage of it in the global trade? It is already a tangible […]
According to the World Shipping Council, the main shipping route across the world is Asia – North America. China and the United States are the main exporter and importer respectively, so they play main roles in terms of shipments movement in global maritime trade. But, with the current commercial tension between them, how is the […]
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