Engine Manufacturers Get Ready for the Green Transition
More than anyone else in the maritime world, engine OEMs have to prepare for a future without fossil fuels, and they are working hard to build diesel power systems that are future-proof and ready to make the leap. Since the future fuel mix is not yet known for certain, one solution is in building flexibility […]
China: Exporters gain from lower sea freight rates
Lower sea freight rates will benefit China’s export-oriented companies in the fourth quarter, which can be a practical driver to stimulate demand in the global market, said analysts and exporters. These comments came after spot rates for container shipments from Shanghai plunged 10.6 percent to $2,399 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) on Sept 30, which […]
What does KPI mean in logistics?
There’s a lot to shipping and getting it right for client satisfaction and company profitability. One way to ensure success is to monitor key performance indicators for the shipping industry. A key performance indicator (KPI) is a measure used to track and understand the shipment process and supply chain metrics. KPIs allow the shipping managers to develop improvements within the customer order cycle. […]
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Middle East container ports most efficient globally in 2021: index Ports in the Middle East were the most efficient in the world in 2021 amid widespread disruption stemming from a pandemic-induced spike in volumes flowing from Asia to North America and Europe, according to the second edition of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), […]
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Chinese measures against COVID-19 impact logistics Cargo flows at China’s largest ports continue to face disruption as a new wave of coronavirus infections across the country poses a threat to the global supply chain. Key port cities, including Shanghai and Ningbo, are facing logistics bottlenecks as China is grappling with its worst spate of infections. China is blocking more […]
China ports move 142 million TEU in H1 2022
China ports move 142 million TEU in H1 2022 Ports across China moved a total of 142.3 million TEU over the first half of 2022, a 3 per cent year-on-year increase. During the same period, the cargo volume of Chinese ports stood at 7580 million tons, a slight decline of 0.8 per cent year-on-year. The […]
How long does it take to build a shipping container?
How long does it take to build a container? The short answer is: The time is insignificant, a matter of hours including the automated process of putting the steel walls together and drying the paint. Containers are built at highly efficient and highly automated factories, virtually all of which are in China. Eight out of every […]
