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Tanker Vessel Clearance Process Automation In One Step
Terminals need to look at automation and technology to improve the ship/shore interface and tanker vessel clearance process. Terminal planning is complicated because all activities are highly connected, including the arrivals and…
17th April 2022 -
Tanker Ship/Shore Interface: What Are The Challenges?
As the logistics manager of an oil and petrochemical major earlier in my career, I was responsible for chartering parcel tankers and contracting tank terminals. With health & safety being my top…
17th April 2022 -
Seven Actions To Business Success in 2022 And Beyond
A lot is changing globally, but I see great opportunities for individuals and companies in our industry. There is no better way to start the year than to give you seven actions…
20th February 2022 -
A Carbon Neutral World: What Are The Opportunities For Shipping And Tank Storage?
The energy transition will create new opportunities for shipping and tank storage in a carbon-neutral world. This is part 2 of our article “Energy Transition: What Is The Impact On Big Oil?“.…
11th January 2022 -
Energy Transition: What Is The Impact On Big Oil?
We have been talking about reducing carbon emissions for many years, but not with the sense of urgency we see today. The world is paying greater attention to the energy transition and…
10th January 2022 -
Three Sustainable Development Goals All Businesses Should Have
A company can only continue to exist if the business is growing, profitable, sustainable, and supported by all stakeholders. Organizations need to set sustainable development goals in the areas where they can…
11th December 2021 -
Ten Tips For A Sustainable Shift To Tank Containers
According to market players and the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO), demand for tank containers is strong, with many companies making or considering a sustainable shift to tank containers. This article is…
30th November 2021 -
Maritime Chokepoints: How Is Your Supply Chain Resilience?
As businesses continue to expand their global footprint and trade through maritime chokepoints increases, the need for supply chain resilience becomes critical. This is part 2 of our article “Supply Chain Chokepoints:…
22nd September 2021 -
Supply Chain Chokepoints: Why Are They A Threat To Trade?
The Suez Canal, a crucial shipping chokepoint separating Africa from Asia, handles about 12 percent of global trade. Products shipped through this chokepoint include containerized consumer products, petrochemicals, petroleum products, crude oil,…
20th September 2021 -
The Cost Of Inaction: Can You Afford Not To Invest In HSEQ?
This article is the last one in a series of three blog posts covering HSEQ. In my first article, I introduced five steps needed to create a sustainable supply chain, while in…
29th August 2021