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Newark Container Terminal Handles Record Volumes

Apr 21, 2017

Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) handled a record number of container volumes without disruption to its customers following its January 2017 upgrade to the N4 terminal system. The move to Navis N4 is part of PNCT’s $500 million infrastructure…

New Venture Aims to Uproot Shipping’s Status Quo

Apr 20, 2017

Former Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) CEO assembles senior team for launch of Nisomar, a data-driven maritime services company With a belief that innovation in shipping has fallen well behind other sectors, new entrant into the maritime…

NileDutch selects ClearMetal predictive platform

Apr 18, 2017

Ocean Carrier Nile Dutch will use ClearMetal's machine-learning approach to fleet and container utilization improvement. ClearMetal is a predictive logistics company that uses AI and machine learning to unlock new efficiencies for global trade…

Sarda to Integrate INTTRA Ocean Shipping Solutions

Apr 13, 2017

Ocean shipping electronic marketplace INTTRA and Sarda d.o.o., a Croatian-based software development company specializing in maritime transportation, announced an alliance under which Sarda has integrated INTTRA ocean shipping solutions, including Container Booking…

Cloud-Based Global Trade Management: the Sky is the Limit

Apr 12, 2017

A new, cloud-based solution leverages global trade compliance to streamline trade and logistics. The global supply chain might never be the same – and that’s a good thing.  Global Trade Management (GTM) can be defined as the practice of…

essDOCS Acquires TridentGLOBAL

Apr 12, 2017

essDOCS announces its acquisition of TridentGLOBAL Pty Ltd. TridentGLOBAL is an export management solution with a customer-base across Australia and the USA.TridentGLOBAL provides exporters and traders a comprehensive solution to the challenges…

MAQTA Gateway Achieves Complete Digitalization

Apr 11, 2017

Abu Dhabi Ports said it has introduced a new stream of digital services in the field of import and export operations for RORO and General Cargo to provide customers and stakeholders accessibility to new benefits from the automation of operational…

ASF Intermodal Chose BigRoad’s Compliance Solution

Apr 10, 2017

ASF Intermodal, a full service drayage provider and transportation broker, has chosen BigRoad’s DashLink electronic logging device to achieve ELD mandate compliance.  Their fleet of 500 owner-operators drove the decision, choosing the driver-friendly solution…

ChartCo Acquires Docmap

Apr 07, 2017

ChartCo Acquires Docmap ChartCo, provider of maritime digital data and compliance services, said it has expanded its range of integrated marine solutions with the acquisition of the at-sea digital document management company Docmap. Oslo…

Indian Ports to Introduce RFID System

Apr 02, 2017

India's  all major ports have been asked to put in place the RFID system to ensure real-time tracking of vehicles and men at ports. 'All major ports have been directed to implement RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) system by March 31…

Freightos Raises $25 Mln Extension Funding

Mar 29, 2017

Freightos, a logistics technology company bringing freight online, has announced the completion of a $25 million Series B extension round, led by GE Ventures, with participation by additional investors that bring the company’s total funding to $50 million…

A.P. Moller-Maersk Elects New Chairman to Steer Digital Transformation

Mar 28, 2017

A.P. Moller-Maersk's new chairman committed to automating its systems as the oil and shipping group steps up its drive to become more efficient and save costs at a time of low oil prices and declining freight rates.The more than 100-year-old conglomerate's digital push will mean that in theory…

Cybercrime at Sea: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Mar 28, 2017

David Thompson, Investigator at UKP&I Club’s Signum Services consultancy arm at UK P&I Club, highlights the importance of cyber security at sea.While the use of computerized systems for everything from navigation to container inspection has enhanced the safety and security of vessels at sea…

Tendering ‘Turned on Its Head’ by PLS's GPM Excel Extension

Mar 22, 2017

Portrix Logistic Software (PLS) has created a bespoke Excel extension for its market leading Global Price Management (GPM) package, transforming the process of logistics tender management. With the new extension, christened Tender Assistant…

Green Signal for India-Bangladesh MoU on Aids to Navigation

Mar 15, 2017

The Indian Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for greater cooperation with regard to marine aids to navigation that includes advice on lighthouses and beacons besides vessel traffic service. 'The Union Cabinet…

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