UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme increases women’s participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry. Ports are dominated by men. Globally, women’s […]
Training opens new horizons for women in ports
Why Smart Container?
Supply chain requirements have changed in recent years. Today, to satisfy higher demands, better track the movement of cargo and respond to issues, supply chain stakeholders […]
Seafarers: Where would we be without you?
On June 25, we celebrated the Day of the Seafarer. What many believe to be basic human rights are still being fought for at sea by […]
ICS at 100: Shaping the Future of Shipping
In 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping celebrated its 100th anniversary. Following excerpt adapted from the commemorative book charts the history of the organisation from 1921 […]
Containerships can cut emissions by 14 per cent through Just In Time arrivals
by Fotini Tseroni Containerships can reduce fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions by 14 per cent on a per voyage, a new study has found. […]
New data shows future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables
Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ report released today. Investment in green […]
Shining the spotlight on shipping’s busiest routes
by Alex Wood Shipping makes the world go round. An incredible 90% of world trade is reliant on the transport of goods by sea. According to […]
Why ports are at the heart of sustainable development
Port management has implications for economic growth, crisis response efforts, environmental protection and gender equality. If you’ve never lived near a port or worked in one, […]
How to build a sustainable ocean economy
UN Oceans Forum identifies ways to sustainably change course for the benefit of marine resources and the people who depend on them. Trade in ocean-based goods […]
The 5 new startups entering the Maritime Analytics market
What are some of the new players in the maritime analytics market? by Fotini Tseroni The maritime industry has long understood the value of using data […]