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NYK Invests in AI Company for Autonomous Shipping and Applications
Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is becoming the latest large shipping company to invest in the development and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for applications in shipping and more broadly in a range of industries. The shipping giant is investing in and will partner with a five-year-old Japanese company, Ghelia,…
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Improving the Speed of Cyberdefense: Seven Key Metrics
You are a bridge officer on a 12,000 TEU container vessel in the Kill Van Kull Channel, heading west towards the Bayonne Bridge with a pilot on board. It’s a cloudless sunny day. As you pass Constable Hook Reach, you feel the ship veer hard to port and your speed appears…
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Indian Government Plans Strict Age Restrictions on Cargo Vessels
India’s government is preparing to impose a remarkable set of vessel age restrictions on all ships handling Indian cargo, according to The Economic Times. The restrictions would prevent Indian owners from buying and registering any ship over 20 years of age and would require deregistration after 25 years. Passenger vessels would…
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The quantum revolution in the maritime logistics
By Marek Grzybowski Maritime transport has recently experienced great turmoil. The new mutations of the coronavirus pandemic and the sanctions imposed on Russia after that country invaded Ukraine have caused disruptions in global logistics. Congestion at the last mile in a port, logistics center or container terminal causes global turmoil…
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Port of Salalah : Successes and Achievements Vision of Oman 2040
SALALAH is a Large-sized Port. The types of vessels regularly calling at SALALAH are Container Ship (41%), Bulk Carrier (15%), Cargo (10%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (5%), General Cargo (4%). The last vessel called at this port was HARI KRIPA 2, 41m and 13s ago. The maximum length of the vessels recorded…
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Vanessa Howlison appointed to the Port of London Authority Board
Vanessa Howlison has been appointed a non-executive Board director of the Port of London Authority (PLA). Vanessa is chief financial officer at National Highways, a post she took up in June 2016. Before joining National Highways, Vanessa was group finance director at the Department for Transport. She has previously been…
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Port Houston Import Dwell Fee to now go into effect from Feb 1
A Sustained Import Dwell Fee will go into effect at Port Houston on February 1, 2023, to help maintain fluidity at the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals and address long-term dwell, according to the company’s release. The $45 fee will be charged per unit per day starting on the…
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MSC Experts Share Industry Knowledge at Agro Belgrade 2023
As the export of fruit from Serbia worldwide is increasing every year, MSC’s experts are making every effort to bring our global services, port coverage and expertise closer to local clients. As part of its ongoing commitment to the regions’ agricultural importers and exporters, MSC Serbia will be showcasing its…
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Agreement between ministers Salvini and Giorgetti: 41 million for Italian ports
There are 41 million euros earmarked for Italian ports for the construction of infrastructural works as well as for the upgrading of services and road and rail connections. This was established by the decree signed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini in agreement with the Minister of…
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Port of Oakland November container volume declines
Full imports down 17.4%, full exports down 12.3%, but port congestion eases Oakland, Calif. – The Port of Oakland’s container volume dropped in the month of November. Both full imports and full exports are down compared to November 2021, as well as below October 2022 volumes. Total loaded container volume…
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