by Heike Deggim, Director, Maritime Safety Division, IMO Secretariat “What maximum winds are expected in the storm area?” That is one of Standard Marine Communication Phrases […]
The IMO and WMO – Providing weather information to support safe navigation
SLPA Launches a New Documentary Series on Global Ports
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of video documentaries on global ports. Named Global Ports Outlook, this […]
How emerging technologies can help ports tide over operational challenges
The dynamics of port logistics have seen seismic shifts over the past few years. The days are passé when the efficiency and competitiveness of a port […]
Here’s how we can resolve the global supply chain crisis
The supply chain crisis was caused by backlogs across major supply chain hubs. It will almost certainly continue into 2022, negatively affecting trade and reshaping trade […]
Wind energy: propelling shipping to zero emissions
The humble sail has evolved into a truly green technology for a sustainable maritime industry by Penny Thomas Shipping’s decarbonisation drive has seen the industry look […]
A day in the life of a MarineTraffic QA Automation Engineer
We sat down with Chris Kouvaras to learn more about the role and what it’s like being a critical part of the development process of a […]
How AI and Blockchain Could Fix Broken Supply Chains
Supply chain problems have a knock-on financial effect known as trade credit contagion. This is where firms delay payments to suppliers because their customers delay payments […]
Ammonia-Ready Ships Are On The Way
As the industry works to curb its environmental impact and reduce emissions, many companies are investing in the use of alternative, ‘green’ fuels. Although boasting green […]
Global Shipping Container Shortage
The Covid-19 pandemic caused a dramatic stir in the shipping industry when it came to container availability, leaving many companies unable to ship products and others […]
Fighting Fuel Fraud With AI
Start-up company FuelTrust has been using blockchain and AI technology to assist the industry when it comes to tracing the source point of marine fuels. The […]