Tag / Maritime
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The Role Of Tank Container Logistics In Supply Chain Resilience
Tank container logistics solutions can come in handy during uncertain times. Supply chain resilience became a significant discussion point in 2021 during the Suez Canal obstruction with the grounded Ever Given when…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?“.…
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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…
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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:…
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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,…
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Parcel Tanker & Container Freight Markets: The Key Dynamics
In the previous edition of TNI, I wrote about transport and hub selection for liquid bulk cargoes. Since I compared parcel tankers and tank containers, I would now like to elaborate on…
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The Simple Tank Container Guide: Five Things You Need to Know
Isotanks or tank containers are a safe and popular mode of transport for liquids and gases. This simple tank container guide introduces the booking process and focuses on best practice approaches, including…
