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July 27, 2020
Entering a New Season: The Real Value of Digitalization
Covid-19’s wide-scale human quarantine and borders closure across countries has a devastating effect on the global economy and severely disrupted all international trade. In a mere quarter between OCED’s Interim Economic Outlook report for Mar and Jun 2020, their forecast of global growth was first halved to 1.5% and subsequently to -13%. In China alone, … Continue reading Entering a New Season: The Real Value of Digitalization
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July 2, 2020
No Turning Back on Digitalization in Ports
As the world grapples with the devastation brought about by Covid-19, the role the shipping and logistics industry now plays is more critical. Global trade involving farm produce, commodities and even medical supplies are essential items that need to reach processing plants and even nations that require medical aid. It is now imperative that a … Continue reading No Turning Back on Digitalization in Ports
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June 4, 2020
The Ripple Effect of a Collaborative Platform
In the recent months, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused businesses across the globe to be severely affected. Demand for cargo shipments have dropped drastically. Companies are straddled with cargo but due to lack of logistics services, were unable to take receipt of them. To make matters worse, countries with closed borders have scheduled temporary closures … Continue reading The Ripple Effect of a Collaborative Platform
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May 12, 2020
Collaboration Imperatives in the Liner Business
In the recent year, as production bases relocate out of China as a result of the Trade War between the USA and China, the industry has seen a shift in the demand of cargo space to other emerging markets. This capacity shift is now adding pressure on liners to rely more on carrier cooperation to … Continue reading Collaboration Imperatives in the Liner Business
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April 22, 2020
Smart Safety Technology: Elevating Actionable Visibility in the Yard
As handling volume increases along with growth of mega-vessels and the relentless pursuit for higher terminal productivity, operational risks increase in tandem. Where there is a lack of transparency, the chance of safety-related issues may arise and cause a spiralling effect to other issues that could eventually hurt terminal’s bottom-line and operational capacity. This can … Continue reading Smart Safety Technology: Elevating Actionable Visibility in the Yard
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December 2, 2019
Next-Gen Carriers: 4 Critical Reasons To Collaborate
The emergence of new competitors and business models are making connectivity and collaboration a necessary best practice for carriers seeking to innovate and future-proof their operations. Why collaborate? Progressive shippers and carriers are increasingly realizing the value of collaboration in creating greater standardization and efficiency. In collaboration, every partner plays an important role in bringing … Continue reading Next-Gen Carriers: 4 Critical Reasons To Collaborate
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November 6, 2019
One System to Rule Them All: ADDRESSING THE MANY NEEDS OF A MULTI-PURPOSE PORT
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing especially when it comes to data and information? That certainly appears to be the case for multi-purpose terminal operators as they have to handle different types of cargo and content with the array of different operating processes and tasks, which invariably require the use … Continue reading One System to Rule Them All: ADDRESSING THE MANY NEEDS OF A MULTI-PURPOSE PORT
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October 21, 2019
Recent survey from Drewry highlight the problem of the current market
The whitepaper co-produced by Drewry and CyberLogitec tackles the current challenges in the ocean freight market. The results of the survey by Drewry provided another evidence to the current challenges faced. The survey was carried out by about 200 European shippers with main offices located in Europe. The survey garnered approximately 50% response rate. Click here … Continue reading Recent survey from Drewry highlight the problem of the current market
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October 16, 2019
The Data Era – A New Edge for Carriers
Analytics: The Data Era – A New Edge for Carriers Advancements in storage and data handling technologies have since triggered a surge in data capture and data retention capacities. The shipping arena is no exception. There is a growing focus on digitalization and digital transformation across all sectors in the logistics supply chain – and … Continue reading The Data Era – A New Edge for Carriers
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October 7, 2019
Using technology to tame freight rate volatility and reduce capacity risks.
London, UK, 02 October 2019 – Online technology platforms where shipping lines and their customers can negotiate forward contracts could help improve vessel utilisation levels and reduce freight rate volatility, according to a joint study conducted by global shipping consultancy, Drewry and maritime supply chain technology provider, CyberLogitec. While the shipping industry has changed dramatically … Continue reading Using technology to tame freight rate volatility and reduce capacity risks.
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September 10, 2019
Two Steps to Essential Visibility for Terminal Operators
For any business in today’s marketplace, visibility gives real-time awareness and big-time foresight. In addition to lending the ability to make a swift response to a situation, whether it is to fix the problem, or to seize an opportunity, visibility also gives you the power to predict certain outcomes to avert downtime or disaster, and … Continue reading Two Steps to Essential Visibility for Terminal Operators
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August 27, 2019
Towards a Global Collaborative Platform for the Container Liner Industry
Technology will enable a global oceanic logistics ecosystem where partners can connect, collaborate and create opportunities unlimited. The future of smart cooperation between container liners is very positive. Why? Because the values which are being shared between collaborative container liners are also of value to other players in the maritime logistics domain. In fact, the … Continue reading Towards a Global Collaborative Platform for the Container Liner Industry
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August 21, 2019
New Era, Same Old Fundamentals
It’s shape-up time for shipping industry players. Figures released by Container Trades Statistics indicate that global volume growth in the container shipping industry was largely stagnant at 1.3% for the first half of 2019 compared to 4.5% at the halfway mark last year. The reality of falling demand and the decline of containership supply do … Continue reading New Era, Same Old Fundamentals
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June 27, 2019
Strengthening Capabilities. Seizing Opportunities.
YTN, one of the well-known broadcasting company in Korea, features CyberLogitec in their TV channel. As a global leader in the maritime, port and logistics industry, CyberLogitec’s end-to-end suite of solutions and consulting services help the industry adapt quickly to evolving needs of the market. Established in 2000, we remain focused on strengthening our capabilities … Continue reading Strengthening Capabilities. Seizing Opportunities.
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June 5, 2019
Star Cluster Logistics Improves Operational Processes and Administration with OPUS Logistics
Star Cluster Logistics (SCL) is a freight forwarding company that specializes in moving cargo for Glovis, the house handling company for Hyundai Automotive. They chose OPUS Logistics because of its advanced functionality and to help them better manage the challenges of fluctuating cargo volumes. All seven of their locations and 50 total employees use the … Continue reading Star Cluster Logistics Improves Operational Processes and Administration with OPUS Logistics
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June 5, 2019
How Top Logistics Providers are Improving Their Operations
Logistics service providers facilitate the movements of goods through the global supply chain. They are the glue that holds it all together. Their jobs depend on the ability to optimize the end-to-end logistics for their customers, beneficial cargo owners. To do this effectively, they need technology partners who can support their efforts, keep them up … Continue reading How Top Logistics Providers are Improving Their Operations
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April 8, 2019
The Importance of Digital Technology in the Logistics Space
Priorities in 2019 are likely to shift towards building resilience into freight operations to mitigate the impact of trade tensions, currency exchange rate volatility and rising interest rates.
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April 8, 2019
Enabling Smarter Logistics that Will Shape the Future
“Shippers looking to control logistics costs need creative thinking and innovation. That creates opportunities for start-ups and new technologies offering novel solutions to transportation challenges.”
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March 7, 2019
Powering the Future of Container Liner Collaborations
Imagine a Grab or Alibaba.com environment for the container liner business. Connecting more than vessel liners, such multi-sided platforms can serve the interests of various groups of suppliers and consumers in the wider industry value chain, including shipping portals, freight forwarders and more, creating an open and self-perpetuating ecosystem where business and innovation can thrive. … Continue reading Powering the Future of Container Liner Collaborations
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February 12, 2019
Advanced digital platforms support container liner collaboration
Container liners have been working together in one form or another for many decades.
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January 24, 2019
Rising to the Digital Challenge in Shipping
Businesses all across the ocean supply chain are studying technological developments to adopt for the future, and enhance their sustainability. Industry experts are observing that traditional ways of operating in the shipping business are now being challenged. Digital services will become progressively more critical. Shipping companies can implement digital initiatives to boost productivity which will … Continue reading Rising to the Digital Challenge in Shipping
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January 14, 2019
Cultivating a Global Mindset
In a global organization, companies view cultural and geographical diversities as opportunities to harness. Successful organizations like Nestle and Unilever, require a deep understanding of having a global mindset; being poised to adopt global business practices and accept diversified cultures. Organisations like them would be prepared to adopt successful best practices regardless of where they … Continue reading Cultivating a Global Mindset
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January 2, 2019
Smart Is The New Small
Digital transformation has been bringing sweeping changes across all industries. In shipping, the evolution has been progressive but slow. Ironic for an industry that has a key role in almost every industry in the global marketplace today. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea.
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December 6, 2018
From Good to Great – Making the TOS Leap 2.0
Guiding a company from good to great demands intense discipline and dedication in its drive towards maritime and terminal excellence. Beyond just mere profit-generating, the best combination is for a company passionate enough to produce tangible positive outcomes for their business and the industry at large.
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November 27, 2018
From Good to Great – Making the TOS Leap 1.0
Ports play a major maritime role in a country’s economic development. The terminal industry therefore has to end its divisive nature and embrace a more collaborative view of things in order to be successful.
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November 15, 2018
Driving Innovation at the Inaugural CyberLogitec Summit 2018
CyberLogitec held its first Summit last week, hosting more than 35 international customers, guests, partners and friends. The event is testament of our strong competencies in business consultation...
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November 7, 2018
How Far Have We Sailed?
It comes with no surprise that digital transformation is slowly but surely, changing the maritime game. Every industry in fact, has in one way or another been affected by it.
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October 11, 2018
Container Ports: 2 Ways To Fast Track Transformational Change
What shippers really want to know the timeliness of the vessel’s arrival, that the port will have allocated delivery trucks and cranes ready to service them at berth. They need the port to be flexible to manage...
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October 2, 2018
The Balance of Globalisation and Collaboration
The Research & Markets’ “Global Ports and Terminal Operations Market 2017 – 2021” report states that ‘The ports and terminal operations market in APAC is expected to handle 477.42 million...
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September 25, 2018
Driving New Frontiers 2.0
Within the terminal supply chain, there are many stakeholders involved in delivering end-to-end service to customers. In the world of larger ports and bigger ships, a flexible and modular-based TOS architecture understands that multi-terminal and mix-cargo terminal operations have different complexities, which means there isn’t a one-size-fits-all system
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September 19, 2018
Driving New Frontiers 1.0
The ocean container shipping industry is facing many issues, with weak demands and oversupply of slots. The truth is terminals can visualize a new era, restoring port productivity to the industry.
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September 11, 2018
Change is Here to Stay
The old paradigm of change was applying technology to automate simple processes and operations, but today’s wave of change has gone beyond that. It is now about leveraging on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data to collect intelligent data generated by multiple processes, and support change management at a higher level. Big Data … Continue reading Change is Here to Stay
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August 30, 2018
Is the Slow Adoption of Technology in the Maritime Industry Making Us Vulnerable?
Paper maps, charts and atlases have all but disappeared in the face of the advanced satellite-based navigation systems which have become a permanent fixture on our mobile phones. Using GPS to guide us from one point to another has become such a normal way of life for most consumers, that without it, they are lost … Continue reading Is the Slow Adoption of Technology in the Maritime Industry Making Us Vulnerable?
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August 21, 2018
Living Tomorrow’s Port Today
Achieving optimum productivity is always on the minds of senior management, and as the level of competition escalates, this becomes an increasing concern with larger ships and bigger ports raising the stakes. The concept of today’s smart ports is to help terminal operators and shipping lines maximise productivity and reduce turnaround times by investing in … Continue reading Living Tomorrow’s Port Today
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August 7, 2018
3 Ways To Shore Up Your Maritime Performance
Maritime transport is the backbone of globalisation and trade. In recent years, international seaborne trade has seen substantial growth even as it battles to increase utilisation rates, cope with the introduction of “mega-ships” and accommodate customer demands for increased visibility and velocity in the supply chain. Having a well-supported technological solution that supports all business … Continue reading 3 Ways To Shore Up Your Maritime Performance
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July 17, 2018
2 Ways to Improve Liner Service Quality
In a recent annual shipper satisfaction survey conducted by Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) for 400 shippers and forwarders, it was revealed that shipper’s satisfaction with documentation accuracy scored 3.4 out of 5, but the quality of the customer service received only 2.9. The survey also reveals that carrier performance has deteriorated in … Continue reading 2 Ways to Improve Liner Service Quality
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July 10, 2018
Reinventing For The Future
Technological disruption within the maritime industry is transforming before our very eyes. Markets have been roiled by the recent merger of large shipping liners and the economic uncertainties between America and China. There are also issues with the shift in consumer purchasing preferences to buy experiences than goods. All these have contributed to a cautious … Continue reading Reinventing For The Future
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June 28, 2018
Can technology still realise the vision in the container industry?
In the recent years, the world has seen how Air BnB and Uber has taken over the world with its unique way of doing business. They have shown how platform technology has helped administer complex processes and interactions at an unprecedented speed and scale. The maritime logistics has not been spared. Technological changes and consumer … Continue reading Can technology still realise the vision in the container industry?
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April 20, 2018
‘Cooperation’ to ‘Collaboration’ in Container Liner business.
Under the liner shipping environment which is being challenged from various aspects internally and externally, it is imperative to have cooperation with partner lines. If considering the principle of service network which is comprised of physical ships and networks connected to the port calls, it is evident that more flexibilities are coming from available assets … Continue reading ‘Cooperation’ to ‘Collaboration’ in Container Liner business.
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April 19, 2018
Where are the Top 100 Container Liners moving?
If we are tracking each container liner’s operating vessels’ number as well as the average capacity of a ship, it represents certain trends in number and capacity wise. Trend 1: The number of ships is moving upper direction, which means increasing numbers of the ship in general. Trend 2: The average capacity of a ship … Continue reading Where are the Top 100 Container Liners moving?
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April 19, 2018
Port Time vs. Sea Time? Omni-Operation!
What does it mean port time vs. sea time in container liner operation? Depend on the scale of container liner, it could be separated the responsible teams who were focusing port time and sea time, in specifically, vessel operation and terminal operation. One of the side effects in approaching two different operations is the possibility … Continue reading Port Time vs. Sea Time? Omni-Operation!
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April 19, 2018
Terminal Productivity from Container Liner’s View
The meaning of productivity is the ratio of output against input made with expectations. In this generic definition, there are two different approaches would be possible in the container terminal operation productivity. One from container liner’s view and another is terminal operator’s perspective. Approach for the consumers(container liners) who are supposed to receive the service … Continue reading Terminal Productivity from Container Liner’s View
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April 13, 2018
Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (1)
It is not a day one solution but based on 20 + Years of business experience in H-co, and stepping up through the projects 2013 Heung-A / 2014 Kambara + Camellia + NYK / 2015 PIL / 2016 JAPAN 3 J/V ONE, we made functionalities upgrade even more and those are proved under various real … Continue reading Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (1)
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April 13, 2018
Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (2)
It is continued post from posting ‘Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (1)’ The 4th core value that ALLEGRO can provide is exception management which will be a key element to help optimize the liner shipping industry. As ALLEGRO works under integrated and inter-linked business process, efficient handling exceptions are critical not only … Continue reading Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (2)
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April 13, 2018
Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (3)
It is continued post from posting ‘Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (2)’ The 7th core value in ALLEGRO is about network control which is getting more important even in accordance with the extended cooperation with partner lines, and diversified hub ports for efficient operations. ALLEGRO’s service network management provides maximum combination of service … Continue reading Values in ALLEGRO, all about the Liner Shipping (3)
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June 28, 2016
OPUS Terminal fully prepared for SOLAS Amendments
A newly revised IMO regulation, aimed to strengthen maritime safety procedures, is scheduled to become legally effective worldwide on 1 July 2016. The new SOLAS amendment requires shippers to verify container weight in weigh stations with declared weight certificates prior to loading shipment on vessels. They are then obliged to notify verified weight to shipping … Continue reading OPUS Terminal fully prepared for SOLAS Amendments
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February 11, 2016
Changing Alliances for Container Market
New Mergers in Shipping Companies CMA-CGM, world’s No.3 shipping company, has confirmed its decision to purchase APL while COSCO simultaneously enclosed deals to acquire CSCL’s container division. As of 2016, APL (G6) and CSCL (O3) will continue business under their respective alliances for the time being, but more changes are expected in 2017. – Once M&As are complete … Continue reading Changing Alliances for Container Market
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January 28, 2016
Removal of sanctions in Iran eases burden for Oil Tanker Market
Oil Tanker Market Iran’s efforts to grow oil exports are likely to increase seaborne trade volumes, offsetting some pressure on the oversupplied tanker market. – Mehdi Asali, OPEC’s Iranian Representative, said on Jan 16th that Iran is ready to boost crude oil production 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) once sanctions are lifted with a follow … Continue reading Removal of sanctions in Iran eases burden for Oil Tanker Market
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December 22, 2015
Long-Term Transport Contracts Bring Benefits to Shippers, Too
BDI reached 498p, the lowest ever, on November 20th, and has since remained around 500-599p. Thanks to the continuing low freight rates due to an oversupply over an extended period, shippers are reaping benefits from lowered transport cost, whereas carriers have no choice but to operate their ships at the risk of sustaining a big … Continue reading Long-Term Transport Contracts Bring Benefits to Shippers, Too
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December 21, 2015
Implications of Maersk’s Restructuring for Shipping Market
Maersk announces a restructuring plan In early November, Maersk, the global leader in shipping, announced an aggressive restructuring plan to reduce cost by making its organization slimmer and reducing investment in new vessels for next two years. Maersk’s plan charted three things to do: manpower reduction, vessel investment reduction, and service route reduction. Maersk plans … Continue reading Implications of Maersk’s Restructuring for Shipping Market
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November 30, 2015
Factors That Will Control Future Container Shipping Market
This year, the container shipping market has seen a depression that is worst ever in history, while countless shipping-related organizations do not see a brighter future for the market. Looking at the factors that will drive the container shipping market for next several years, one sees more of negative than of positive factors. Major factors … Continue reading Factors That Will Control Future Container Shipping Market
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November 27, 2015
Supply, Not Demand, to Decide Container Cargo Rates
This year, container freight rates have been dropping. Freight rates for European routes, which began on 9th January at 905 dollars per TEU for cargo originating from Shanghai, dipped below 300 dollars per TEU for three weeks in June and three weeks in October, thus registering a price that is the lowest ever in history. … Continue reading Supply, Not Demand, to Decide Container Cargo Rates
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November 5, 2015
Intra-Asia Routes Troubled with Slowing Demand and an Oversupply
Growth in trade and cargo volume in intra-Asia is slowing down As economic depression continues into the year in major East-Asian countries such as China, South Korea, and Japan, cargo volume in intra-Asia is leveling off. According to the Japan Maritime Daily, the cargo volume in intra-Asia increased by only 1.5% to 14.37 million TEU … Continue reading Intra-Asia Routes Troubled with Slowing Demand and an Oversupply
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November 2, 2015
Delivery of More Ultralarge Vessels Will Likely Increase Contribution to Market Supply
Fleets are expected to shift focus to ultralarge vessels According to Alphaliner, as of the end of September, there were 316 ultralarge ships that were 10,000 TEU and above which amounted to 4,214,000 TEU, and they accounted for 6.1% of the worldwide container fleet in the number of ships and 21.6% in vessel capacity. As … Continue reading Delivery of More Ultralarge Vessels Will Likely Increase Contribution to Market Supply
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October 14, 2015
Why Large Shippers Are Obsessed with Shipping Market
In our last article, we said that dry bulk carrier market will see increasing influence of large shippers. Particularly, large shippers are exercising a powerful influence on the shipping market mainly by chartering ships instead of owning them. To be specific, large shippers prefer to charter rather than own ships, because they see less financial … Continue reading Why Large Shippers Are Obsessed with Shipping Market
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October 1, 2015
Opening of New Suez Canal Creates Unfavorable Conditions for Shipping Companies
On August 6th, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) of Egypt opened New Suez Canal. New Suez Canal, of which the construction began last August, took a year and 8.4 billion dollars. New Suez Canal was built over a 72km sector that passes Ismalia, which comes in the middle of the old canal. As the addition of the … Continue reading Opening of New Suez Canal Creates Unfavorable Conditions for Shipping Companies
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September 30, 2015
How to Take Full Advantage of CBF for Stowage Planning
In our last article, we took a look at the merits of the client/server stowage planning system and checked how process improvement realizes cost reduction. In this article, let’s take a close look at specific cases in which solutions are created and operated for shipping companies. We will focus our attention on how stowage planning … Continue reading How to Take Full Advantage of CBF for Stowage Planning
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September 24, 2015
Budding Merger Trend among Shipping Companies Something Out of the Ordinary
Lately, specifics of a merger are being discussed between COSCO and China Shipping, China’s two biggest shipping companies, while various media outlets have forecast its completion in 2017. COSCO has a 4.8% share and China Shipping has a 3.6% share of the current liner shipping market. If a merger realizes, the combined company’s market share … Continue reading Budding Merger Trend among Shipping Companies Something Out of the Ordinary
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September 15, 2015
Does the Depression in Container Ship Market Have Structural Factors?
The recent depression in container ship market is getting protracted, and we are going to take a look at it from a supply-demand perspective for shipping market and size up its prospects. Low growth for shipping due to slowing exports from Asia According to “The Causes and Implications of the Export Slow-down in Asia”, a … Continue reading Does the Depression in Container Ship Market Have Structural Factors?
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August 27, 2015
Episode 2 on Amazon’s Unstoppable Innovation
In Episode 1 on Amazon’s Unstoppable Innovation, we checked on the innovation strategy for Amazon that led its growth from the very first beginning. Today, we’re going to see how Amazon currently works for its innovation and development. In fact, Amazon’s logistic innovation is well-reputed as it is illustrated by the25,500m2 ‘Quiet Logistics’ warehouse, among … Continue reading Episode 2 on Amazon’s Unstoppable Innovation
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August 26, 2015
Shipping Containers Spotlighted through Upcycling as Cultural Space
As box-shaped structures designed for cargo transport, shipping containers are characteristically semi-permanent and thus reusable. Moreover, they are created through special design with a view to promoting convenience. The advantage of a container is that its standardized structure reduces unloading and delivery time in international transport, facilitates transshipment involving different means of transportation and enables … Continue reading Shipping Containers Spotlighted through Upcycling as Cultural Space
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August 25, 2015
Episode 1 on Amazon’s Unstoppable Innovation
It was one day in 1994. A 30-year-old vice president who was working for David E. Shaw & Co., a hedge fund located on Wall Street, New York City, was reading a magazine, when he saw that the Internet had grown 2,300-fold in just a year. He immediately thought of goods that would be best … Continue reading Episode 1 on Amazon’s Unstoppable Innovation
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August 24, 2015
Innovation Moves from Structure to Elements of Distribution: the Discovery of Pallets
Innovation in corporate logistics takes place in a great variety of areas. Its instances are concerned with a lot of programs for logistical innovation such as mechanization of unloading and packaging, the use of bar code in inventory management, the RFID-based innovation of terminal operating system, and the application of pallets as the basis for … Continue reading Innovation Moves from Structure to Elements of Distribution: the Discovery of Pallets
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August 21, 2015
SCM Innovation with IKEA, the Furniture Kingdom that Rules the World
IKEA is one of those companies that have succeeded in shattering a prejudice: low price means low quality. It comes in first among companies that have built success on such core capabilities as bulk purchasing and ordering, DIY, transport cost reduced by diminished volume, and simple timeless design. IKEA is a global corporation that has … Continue reading SCM Innovation with IKEA, the Furniture Kingdom that Rules the World
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August 13, 2015
CyberLogitec Eagle Eye interviewed Port Technology International(PTI) at TOC Europe 2015 in Rotterdam
Eagle Eye, which has been developed to meet operation requirements of modern container terminals, is not only a terminal asset and container monitoring/tracking system but is a process automation system supporting security/safety management. CyberLogitec explain how as a company they are tackling new industry demands in a changing, global market. Port Technology International (PTI) spoke … Continue reading CyberLogitec Eagle Eye interviewed Port Technology International(PTI) at TOC Europe 2015 in Rotterdam
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August 10, 2015
A New Approach to Stowage Planning Automation
Changes in ship size and work environment of planning As was discussed in our previous piece Ideas for Improving Stowage Planning System with an Eye to Cost Reduction by Namhoon Jung, quite an amount of worldwide commercial freight is transported through sea routes, most of which is carried in container ships. Container ships operate on designated … Continue reading A New Approach to Stowage Planning Automation
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August 5, 2015
Process automation system with monitoring/tracking and security/safety management for container terminals
Eagle Eye, which has been developed to meet operation requirements of modern container terminals, is not only a terminal asset and container monitoring/tracking system but is a process automation system supporting security/safety management. Key Features & Functionalities Container & CHE position tracking and status monitoring Visibility via Virtual Terminal Platform for integration of subsystems and … Continue reading Process automation system with monitoring/tracking and security/safety management for container terminals
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July 27, 2015
(Infographics) Comparison between Five of the Longest Ships of Their Type
(Infographics) Comparison between Five of the Longest Ships of Their Type Ships are classified by their respective types, such as oil tanker, container ship, bulk carrier, passenger ship, and aircraft carrier. And each of the different categories has the largest ship in the world. Let us use this occasion to learn the world’s … Continue reading (Infographics) Comparison between Five of the Longest Ships of Their Type
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July 13, 2015
The Need for Demand-Based Adoption of e-Navigation
One of the emerging agendas regarding maritime safety is e-Navigation (hereafter “e-Nav”). Since its introduction was first proposed as a shared agenda by countries including the UK, the US, Japan, and Norway at the 81st conference of IMO MSC (International Maritime Organization, Maritime Safety Committee) held in December 2005, it has been continuously discussed mainly … Continue reading The Need for Demand-Based Adoption of e-Navigation
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July 8, 2015
Ideas for Improving Stowage Planning System with an Eye to Cost Reduction
1. As ships get larger, stowage planning reduces cost The development and globalization of industry in all corners of the world has pioneered new sea routes, thus increasing cargo volume and international trade. In step with this, the development of shipbuilding technology has gotten ships large, thus resulting in several hundred million tons of cargo … Continue reading Ideas for Improving Stowage Planning System with an Eye to Cost Reduction
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July 6, 2015
Methods for Tracking CHE in Port Terminals and Future Prospects for Technologies
Methods for Tracking CHE in Port Terminals and Future Prospects for Technologies As we mentioned it in our article on 4 Stages of Big Data Exploitation in Container Terminals, the most rudimentary infrastructure required for data transmission and reception in a terminal is network technology and equipment positioning. In this piece, we are going to … Continue reading Methods for Tracking CHE in Port Terminals and Future Prospects for Technologies
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July 3, 2015
Things to Consider in Applying Industrial Network Technology in Ports and Terminals
In our earlier article 4 Stages of Big Data Exploitation in Container Terminals, we had a look at the needs for automated terminals and saw how big data could be applied in a terminal. In this piece, we are going to describe things that must be considered when creating network infrastructure, the basic and essential … Continue reading Things to Consider in Applying Industrial Network Technology in Ports and Terminals
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June 30, 2015
Four Stages of Big Data Exploitation in Container Terminals
“Big data” refers to the data sets that can be described as ubiquitous or found anywhere. This article summarizes the possible sources of big data in container terminals and how this information can be used in improving the overall efficiency of container terminals. Exploiting big data with a view to ensuring an accurate data analysis … Continue reading Four Stages of Big Data Exploitation in Container Terminals
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June 18, 2015
World IT Show review (2) – Operating Eco-Friendly Ships: IT-Related SCR System Designed to Reduce Engine Exhaust from Ships
In general, large ships use a lot of oil. This means that they cause serious environmental pollution. And what accounts for a considerable portion of the pollutants is NOx. They are introducing an ever tighter emission limit on NOx, and starting in 2016, International Maritime Organizatio (IMO) will adopt a drastically strengthened regulation for NOx. … Continue reading World IT Show review (2) – Operating Eco-Friendly Ships: IT-Related SCR System Designed to Reduce Engine Exhaust from Ships
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June 16, 2015
World IT Show review (1) – Aluminum Alloy Composite Material for Ships, Coming with Both High Strength and Ductility
In the last week of May, CyberLogiteckers visited World IT Show held in Seoul. Today, we’re going to talk about our tour of the event. For there were a lot of interesting exhibitions available at the venue. We had to keep our eyes locked on trends in various areas of IT such as 3D printer, … Continue reading World IT Show review (1) – Aluminum Alloy Composite Material for Ships, Coming with Both High Strength and Ductility
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May 29, 2015
Three keywords from interview with Jae-Bong Ryu, Team Manager of Container Sales & Marketing Team: Customer-optimization, New market Africa, Restructuring market
1. What are the main operations for Container Business Unit? Container Business Unit (CBU) works in the production, sales, creation, and operation for container shipping companies of OPUS Container, an IT solution that covers the full gamut of its operation, and also provides related consulting Our unit was created in 2015, with container business spun … Continue reading Three keywords from interview with Jae-Bong Ryu, Team Manager of Container Sales & Marketing Team: Customer-optimization, New market Africa, Restructuring market
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May 28, 2015
Background for Spreading Terminal Automation and Its Expected Influence on Terminal Operating System
Born in Europe with expensive labor for the purpose of improving profitability of terminals, automated terminals have since gained in vitality. Recently, their sphere of influence is gradually widening to include Asia, Middle East, and the Americas. While there is not much expectation of an improving shipping market, we may take a look at the … Continue reading Background for Spreading Terminal Automation and Its Expected Influence on Terminal Operating System
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May 27, 2015
CyberLogitec exhibits in Nor-Shipping 2015
CyberLogitec is going to participate in Nor Shipping 2015 from 2nd June to 5th June, at Oslo, Norway. CyberLogitec will operate the booth at B01, Stand 37. As a total IT solution provider for maritime industry, CyberLogitec has been providing its customer with whole lineup of solutions for Shipping Companies and Shipping Agencies. In the … Continue reading CyberLogitec exhibits in Nor-Shipping 2015
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May 22, 2015
The life of Innovation: Interview with Won-Ki Kim, Head of Container Business Unit(CBU)
Interview with Won-Ki Kim, Head of Container Business Unit(CBU) 1. Please give us a brief introduction about yourself. I am Won-Ki Kim, Head in charge of Container Business Unit. I have worked for CyberLogitec for about seven years, and before I joined the company, I had worked for eighteen years for Hanjin Shipping. So far, … Continue reading The life of Innovation: Interview with Won-Ki Kim, Head of Container Business Unit(CBU)
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May 11, 2015
Build a Home with a Shipping Container (2/2)
In our earlier piece on the container house, we checked how a container house was used as an eco-friendly architectural item. Now, what excellent architectural pieces that we have around are made with cargo containers? 1. A beautiful office design that uses containers This is an office look designed by Group 8, an architectural firm based … Continue reading Build a Home with a Shipping Container (2/2)
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May 8, 2015
Build a Home with a Shipping Container?
A container is an indispensable tool for the transport industry. It is an innovative item that is widely used throughout sea, air, and land transport. Yet, how many people would think of a cargo container when they build a home? People may do so if they think deeply about it, but it wouldn’t be much … Continue reading Build a Home with a Shipping Container?
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April 29, 2015
Fun Facts about container ship navigation
When we read news articles or other materials about vessels, we often become confused because of the unfamiliar terms used. So today, we will try to learn about a few facts about ships and recent issues. Once you get to know each of them, you will realize that ships are not that difficult to understand. … Continue reading Fun Facts about container ship navigation
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April 28, 2015
You can have a clear glance of SCM IT industry from interview of Jin Cho head of SCM Business Unit.
1. Please briefly introduce yourself I am Jin Cho and am in charge of SCM business unit at CyberLogitec. If I were to divide my career in half, a half of it was about the implementation of IT projects and the other was about IT business management. I began working at Hanjin Information System & … Continue reading You can have a clear glance of SCM IT industry from interview of Jin Cho head of SCM Business Unit.
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April 24, 2015
Flower industries in major developed economies – The Netherlands
With the gradual economic recovery in the wake of the World War II, the flower industries in various countries of the world have been developing one after another. The world’s flower industry promoted increase in international trade as the WTO system became established, which led to the globalization of competition and intensified trade wars. And … Continue reading Flower industries in major developed economies – The Netherlands
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April 7, 2015
Yard operating system for data management : Case in Bangkok ICD of Eusu Logistics
Eusu Logistics (formerly Hanjin Logistics Korea) specializes in logistics and owns its branches and partners in major global logistics hubs in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company provides an efficient global SCM for customers. The company was operating an outdated system with excessive manual handling of too much data and too many documents, with … Continue reading Yard operating system for data management : Case in Bangkok ICD of Eusu Logistics
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April 6, 2015
How to reinforce communication between forwarders and partners (Case Study)
Hyundai Glovis has its own shipping company operating system designed for sea transport of automobiles, raw materials for steel production, and steel products. It has decided to establish linkage with SmartLink, the customs network service of CyberLogitec, to enable through the customer company’s shipping company operating system the EDI declaration of Exit Summary Declaration (EXS) … Continue reading How to reinforce communication between forwarders and partners (Case Study)
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March 30, 2015
Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend (3/3)
We are going to share the last story of Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend. If you are curious about first and second article about industry trend, click the link please. If you are interested in Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend 1 and Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend 2, you can click the links and check … Continue reading Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend (3/3)
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March 27, 2015
Interview: Head of Terminal Business Unit Jason throws new insight of vision in Terminal Industry (2/2)
If you would like to see the previous part of interview, please click this link. Interviewer: What are the current status/issues in the market, and where do you think the market is headed? Interview Clip of Jason Hyeon from CyberLogitec Jason: The terminal market is rather sensitive to the global economy, and the recent recession … Continue reading Interview: Head of Terminal Business Unit Jason throws new insight of vision in Terminal Industry (2/2)
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March 26, 2015
Interview: Head of Terminal Business Unit Jason throws new insight of vision in Terminal Industry (1/2)
Interviewer: Please give us a brief introduction about yourself. Jason: I’m currently leading Terminal Business Unit at CyberLogitec. I’ve been working quite some time at CyberLogitec, gaining experience in various fields from being on board vessels to devising shipping IT strategies, leading terminal IT projects, and much more. At college, I majored in nautical … Continue reading Interview: Head of Terminal Business Unit Jason throws new insight of vision in Terminal Industry (1/2)
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March 24, 2015
Four Features to consider when selecting new Forwarding Information System
Are you ready for global business? The key success factors of the global logistics industry are cost & time savings, profitability and seamless networking between trade partners. The regulations of customs are becoming increasingly complex; so hence, the trade compliance is emerging as a critical factor of the freight forwarding business. Important Features for Forwarding … Continue reading Four Features to consider when selecting new Forwarding Information System
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March 23, 2015
Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend (2/3)
Last time we looked into the trend of shipping and terminal industry. We now are going to have a deeper look into the industry trend for sequel. In the last posting of Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend we shared the size enlargement of vessels and terminals. What comes next this time? 1. Proliferation of carrier … Continue reading Shipping and Terminal Industry Trend (2/3)
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March 3, 2015
Transformation of the CyberLogitec Logo, Company CI
A corporate logo or CI (Corporate Identity) is one of the elements that first come up in the public mind about a company or a brand. So, companies have continued to make changes to their logo, when there is an important change to the corporate strategy, or for the purpose of establishing a solid brand. … Continue reading Transformation of the CyberLogitec Logo, Company CI
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March 2, 2015
Three features of Terminal Operating System that brings terminal performance enhancement.
The needs for super-sized and high-performance terminals are rising as international trade and numbers of large vessels have increased. Overall productivity and efficiency of terminals is becoming more important in the global competition between the terminals, and the increase of throughput and demands for efficiency is requesting terminals to become more optimized. Terminal Operating System(TOS) … Continue reading Three features of Terminal Operating System that brings terminal performance enhancement.
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February 26, 2015
What drives to install Terminal Automation System?
1. What is Terminals? The word ‘Terminal’ is from Latin Terminus, which means the last stop on a bus or train route, where the bus or the train turns round or starts a journey in the opposite direction. In train terms, it means the last stop, in maritime, it means the last port of the … Continue reading What drives to install Terminal Automation System?
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January 20, 2015
How to plan a semi-automated container terminal with vertical yard layout: TTI Algeciras terminal case
Business Total Terminal International Algeciras (TTI Algeciras) is the second largest container terminal of the Port of Algeciras Bay, which is located on the Phase A plot of the Isla Verde Exterior expansion area. 650-meter-long berths can accommodate up to 14,000 TEU class vessels, and 16 blocks run perpendicular to the quay. It is equipped … Continue reading How to plan a semi-automated container terminal with vertical yard layout: TTI Algeciras terminal case
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January 12, 2015
CEO’s interview with INTTRA, CyberLogitec’s strategic partner in Automated Customs Filing Services
INTTRA meets Jang-Rim Choi, CEO of CyberLogitec, to discuss how electronic shipping has benefited their customers. What is CyberLogitec? CyberLogitec is an IT company specializing in maritime logistics. Since 2000, CyberLogitec has offered cutting edge solutions and state-of-the-art IT services to ocean carriers and freight forwarders around the world. What business challenge does … Continue reading CEO’s interview with INTTRA, CyberLogitec’s strategic partner in Automated Customs Filing Services
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December 19, 2014
Container Terminal Operating System Needs Improvement for Better Operations
The Trend for Advancing Container Terminal Operating System Investment is increasing to secure competitiveness of container terminals With container cargo volume expected to increase and as ships are getting big, major terminals of the world are competing ever more fiercely to seize the initiative in becoming an international logistics hub. Container terminals are trying to ensure … Continue reading Container Terminal Operating System Needs Improvement for Better Operations
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December 15, 2014
How Container Terminal Automation Helps Terminals Enhance Productivity and Efficiency
Please check out ABB’s awesome interview about how automation technology helps modern terminals enhance productivity and overall efficiency. ABB and CyberLogitec had worked together in a couple of automated terminals in South Korea, you can find them in the clip.
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December 12, 2014
Port Charges Calculation Methods for Bulk Carriers’ Outstanding Data Management in Bulk Shipping
How Should Outstanding Data Be Managed for Bulk Carriers? It takes a great deal of time and money for bulk carriers to manage their outstanding data. Even if a lot of time and money are invested in the accurate management of outstanding data in bulk shipping, the task is very likely to have data left … Continue reading Port Charges Calculation Methods for Bulk Carriers’ Outstanding Data Management in Bulk Shipping
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December 11, 2014
Issues on Container Terminal Operation Discussed in DPW Conference 2014
Notes on DP World Operations & Engineering Conference 2014 – Change must come to container terminal equipment and the mode of its operation in response to vessel upsizing. With a view to sharing and spreading the know-how for global terminal operation, Dubai Port World held ‘DPW Operations & Engineering Conference 2014’ at the Conference Room … Continue reading Issues on Container Terminal Operation Discussed in DPW Conference 2014
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December 10, 2014
Shipping Industry Trends Discussed in Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam
Major technological trends in shipping industry and plans to save communications costs CyberLogitec participated in Maritime CIO Forum, which was held in Rotterdam in November. The forum is designed to share issues and trends in shipping IT and communications and forecast the future of IT. Hosted by Digital Ship, an international news provider that specializes … Continue reading Shipping Industry Trends Discussed in Maritime CIO Forum Rotterdam
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November 28, 2014
Types of Automated Container Terminals
An automated container terminal can be defined as a terminal that runs as an automated process some or all of discharging of ships, transport, and yard equipment operations. Categorization of container terminals by automated zone Automated container terminals are classified into full and semi automation according to the degree of automation. Full or semi automation … Continue reading Types of Automated Container Terminals
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November 27, 2014
Improving Efficiency of Container Terminal Operation as Large Ships Increase
1. The need to increase efficiency of container terminal operation Large ships have continuously increased to reduce the cost per TEU and thereby enhance profitability by taking advantage of the economy of scale. Especially, as many containers have gotten larger, the multimodal transport of cargo by containers has increased the speed and lowered cost of maritime … Continue reading Improving Efficiency of Container Terminal Operation as Large Ships Increase
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November 13, 2014
How we Made King Abdullah Port Differently with Terminal Operating System
In opening or expanding container terminals, operators hope to see their terminals register a high level of efficiency and productivity. Creators of such terminals start their planning by examining various factors needed for their operation such as estimated demand, operating procedure, size and quantity of equipment. Terminal operating system (TOS), par exemple, takes up a … Continue reading How we Made King Abdullah Port Differently with Terminal Operating System
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November 10, 2014
Container Terminal Automation Trends and Why It is Unavoidable
As freight space increases with growing ship size, automation is now inevitable with container terminals. Terminal automation is expected to become more pronounced as it follows the following trends. 1. With their P3 alliance blocked by China, Maersk and MSC are now focusing on 2M VLS. Forced by China to drop P3, Maersk and MSC … Continue reading Container Terminal Automation Trends and Why It is Unavoidable
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November 5, 2014
How Terminal Operating System Changed Container Terminal Operation of Jebel Ali CT #3
In opening or expanding container terminals, operators hope to see their terminals register a high level of efficiency and productivity. Creators of such terminals start their planning by examining various factors needed for their operation such as estimated demand, operating procedure, size and quantity of equipment. Terminal operating system (TOS), for example, takes up a … Continue reading How Terminal Operating System Changed Container Terminal Operation of Jebel Ali CT #3
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November 4, 2014
NACCS Signed Agreement regarding Japan Advanced Filing Rules and Why
3 Main Factors We Are Chosen as a Service Provider for Japan Advance Filing Rules Japan Advance Filing Rules went into force in March 2014. The program is designed to promote safety by checking in advance any hazardous materials in containers that are going to be offloaded in Japanese ports. Shippers and shipping companies that … Continue reading NACCS Signed Agreement regarding Japan Advanced Filing Rules and Why
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November 3, 2014
Major Changes the Automated Container Terminal has Brought Us: the Case of TTI Algeciras
TTI Algeciras – The first Automated Container Terminal in South Europe Geographical advantages of TTIA TTIA (Total Terminal International Algeciras) in Algeciras, Spain (Strait of Gibraltar), a 1.5-million-TEU terminal, is the first automatic terminal in the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated in one of the most strategic points in the world. It is at the … Continue reading Major Changes the Automated Container Terminal has Brought Us: the Case of TTI Algeciras
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October 31, 2014
China Customs Clearance Process: China Customs Advance Manifest
Global Customs Trends – China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM) Regulation 1. CCAM Regulation on China Customs Clearance Process To standardize customs administration of manifest of inbound and outbound means of transportation, and facilitate and safeguard international trade, China customs issued “Decree No. 172 of General Administration of Customs” on March 28, 2008, which requires submission of … Continue reading China Customs Clearance Process: China Customs Advance Manifest
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October 30, 2014
4 Reasons Why Container Terminal Automation is Necessary
We know that the goods that are purchased in stores come by trucks. Only a few know, however, that those goods have travelled a long way and that in that movement container terminals are of great importance. Container Terminals are “hidden” inside of some mega ports in the city, but once inside, there is one … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why Container Terminal Automation is Necessary
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October 13, 2014
How Vessel Reporting System Makes your Reporting Job Easier
Do You Know VRS(Vessel Reporting System)? Every day at noon, vessels at sea send their data via satellite to the office in their homeland. The data, which include the current location of a ship, its average speed, average fuel consumption, distance to destination, and estimated time of arrival at its destination, are sent out every … Continue reading How Vessel Reporting System Makes your Reporting Job Easier
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October 6, 2014
Canadian Customs Clearance Process: Advance Commercial Information
Global Customs Trends – Advance Commercial Information(ACI) 1. Overview The ACI program is about providing CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) officers with electronic pre-arrival information so that they are equipped with the right information at the right time to identify health, safety and security threats related to commercial goods before the goods arrive in Canada. … Continue reading Canadian Customs Clearance Process: Advance Commercial Information
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September 29, 2014
Container Terminal Management System and Internet of Things
Expected Use of IoT in Terminals The industry is taking a growing interest in Internet of Things (IoT) that connects through a network all various objects used in daily life. If IoT is applied to container terminals, it is expected to facilitate the tracking of terminal equipment, thus improving efficiency in equipment operation and reducing operating … Continue reading Container Terminal Management System and Internet of Things
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September 26, 2014
Terminal Operating System at Kaohsiung Container Terminal
Here is the HPC-Kaohsiung terminal which is in the largest harbor in Taiwan. This is one of the most productive and comprehensive container terminal operated by OPUS Terminal solution.
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August 20, 2014
US Customs Clearance Process: Automated Manifest System
Global Customs Trends – Automated Manifest System (AMS) 1. The Latest Trend in US Customs Clearance after September 11 Attacks In response to the disasters caused by the synchronized terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States has introduced a variety of enhanced security measures. They are being implemented in two major directions: administrative … Continue reading US Customs Clearance Process: Automated Manifest System