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• 08 June 18 Digitalisation more important than automation The chief executive of Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has described digitalisation as “even more important than automation”. Speaking at container supply chain event TOC Asia, Marco Neelsen said: “I honestly believe that... Read more ›
• 20 April 18 iContainers Blog: Why Digitizing Forms 90% of Our IT Plan Much has been made of digitalizing the process of ocean freight shipping. And, given the potential that this massive industry holds, it’s certainly worth the time and effort to gain an early foothold in... Read more ›
• 17 April 18 Autonomous Container Truck Deployed at Zhuhai Port Westwell, a Chinese technology start-up, has created the world’s first AI-controlled container transporter. The autonomous container truck was launched at China’s Zhuhai Port in January, utilizing the latest in AI and driverless vehicle technology to... Read more ›
• 22 January 18 Everything You Should Know About Reefer Shipping We round up the key facts you need to know about the reefer shipping industry, including developments over time, the top manufacturers, and where the sector is heading next.  The term ‘reefer’ is used... Read more ›
• 07 December 17 Global Container Shipping to Pass 200 Million TEU in 2017 This year’s global loaded container traffic figures are on track to top 200 million TEU — the first time the milestone will have been achieved, according to Drewry’s Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review... Read more ›
• 28 November 17 Maersk-CMA CGM Move in on Updated BoxTech Shipping giants Maersk and CMA CGM have been quick to utilize the new functions of BoxTech that aims to help shippers save time and enable equipment owners to register container sales and flag units... Read more ›
• 08 November 17 Maersk Reports $1 Billion Underlying Profit in Q3 Guidance The Danish conglomerate stated in its interim report that it also expected to reach an underlying profit of around $1 billion for Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, after it secured a majority of A.P. Møller... Read more ›
• 02 November 17 From European Union green light to the Ferrobonus Genoa – Brussels has decided to give its ok to the extension of two years, until December 31 2019, regarding the scheme adopted in December of last year and with a duration of just... Read more ›
• 22 September 17 European Ports Make $893 Billion Fund Plea The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) in a coalition of thirty European transport bodies has asked the EU for renewed infrastructure funding. Campaign signatories included not only ESPO, which lobbies for European Seaports interests, but... Read more ›
• 11 September 17 VLCC Floating Storage Nearing its End VLCC floating storage has been an important feature of our industry in recent years. However, in these past few months, it seems that the market dynamics don’t seem to favor this development. In its... Read more ›