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Digitalization set to revolutionize shipping – new United Nations report
Geneva, Switzerland — Technological advances including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain applications, autonomous ships, drones and others have the potential to boost efficiency in the global shipping industry, says the 2018 edition of UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport. Since…
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Seven key trends shaping maritime transport
Geneva, Switzerland — UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2018 identifies seven key trends that are currently redefining the maritime transport landscape and shaping the sector’s outlook. These trends, presented in no particular order, entail challenges and opportunities which require continued…
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Digital technology holds huge possibilities for maritime logistics
Paris, France — Information sharing presents a huge potential to the maritime logistics sector, says a new report by the International Transport Forum. To improve logistics processes, the maritime sector is already harnessing data via digital technologies for greater insights…
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Shipping industry at the tipping point of digitization
San Jose, CA — The maritime industry and broader ocean supply chain are suffering from major and costly inefficiencies due to ineffective data sharing and poor cross-industry collaboration, according to a new report and industry survey released today by the…
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CN’s JJ Ruest inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame
Montreal, QC — JJ Ruest, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of CN, has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame. “Transportation and logistics is a team sport and this honour recognizes CN’s collaboration with our outstanding maritime…
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Shippers call for urgent action on maritime CO2 emissions
LONDON, U.K.–As the COP21 climate change talks get underway in Paris, the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has called on the shipping industry to reach agreement on a market-based measure for carbon reduction or risk having rules enforced. The GSF has…