Category: Industry trends

Supply chains, simplified

Businesses are turning to 3PL leaders, for customised solutions that simplify their supply chain needs with efficient turnaround times and scalability to match market dynamics,...

Life at sea

A sea change for mariners The seafaring industry has witnessed tremendous change over the last half century or so Robin Lee Graham, an American sailor...

Mega ports are anchoring global trade

Reshaping Shipping Ships are growing in size to yield greater economies of scale and ports across the world are keeping pace to ensure smooth movement...

Air and sea rescue operations

SOS— Save our Souls The skies and the seas have been conquered by man, and thousands of ships and aircrafts criss-cross the planet daily. Yet...

Specialised cargo-flying aircrafts

Faster freightThe growth of the air cargo industry has led to the development of specialised aircraft that carry millions of tonnes of freight around the...

Putting the brakes on piracy

Putting the brakes on piracy Rampant around the globe since the 14th century BC, sea piracy has declined sharply in recent months to reach a...

Safety at sea

Solas convention New rules have kicked in from July 1, 2016 to make container vessels safer Modern ships, including bulk carriers, tankers and containers, are...

Ballast water management

Sailing through rough seas The implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention, a significant move by the shipping industry to protect marine ecology, has reached...