“DIGITALISATION NEEDS TO HAPPEN”: MSC’s ANDRÉ SIMHA
GENEVA : There are millions of paper bills of lading sent around the world every year. But physically moving these important trade documents between exporters, shipping agents, banks,
Open Logistics Foundation established to drive digitalization of processes and standards
A variety of different digital processes and standards is still widespread in the logistics industry. Almost every logistics service provider has its own software solutions for individual operations,
Middlemen worried as box lines, terminal operators offer door-to-door service
Global terminal operators and container shipping lines are exploring end-to-end freight management, a move that will drastically curtail the role of freight forwarders. Recently, Dubai-based DP World launched
DP World’s freight-rate marketplace soars by 1759%
A whopping 1,759% growth since SeaRates’ acquisition in 2020 DUBAI : Freight-rate marketplace SeaRates By DP World is seeing rapid revenue growth of 1,759% eighteen months after its acquisition by
Digital trends: Here’s a look at what India is consuming online
MUMBAI : Like its global counterparts, consumers in India are spending more time on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, short video sharing platforms, and live streaming. India has become the top
Kuwait Govt to launch first forum for digital transformation in a strategic partnership with Agility
KUWAIT : Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Rana Abdullah Al-Faris, Kuwait announced the launch of the first forum for
Spotlight on the state of the sector
LONDON : It has been immensely challenging year for the ports and terminals industry so far. Supply chain disruptions have put a spotlight on the importance of digital
Fujitsu and NYK Streamline Stowage Planning for Car Carriers by Leveraging Quantum-Inspired ‘Digit
TOKYO : Fujitsu Limited and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), a major global shipping company, yesterday announced the introduction of Fujitsu’s quantum-inspired Digital Annealer technology to significantly streamline
Online booking platforms, another step towards the shipping digitalisation
The shipping companies are forced to change the traditional way of receiving their orders and selling their products, as technology has already become a crucial and almost necessary
“Accelerated digitalisation is key to buttressing Maritime Supply Chain resilience” : Va
Advancements in technology will certainly be a driver of enhanced customer experience and subsequently, provide a multiplier effect on manufacturing processes and consumption behaviour. The maritime trade industry