Singapore introduces Mpox maritime health declaration
Singapore introduces Mpox maritime health declaration Vessels arriving in Singapore port that have called Mpox affected countries in the last 21 days now have to submit a mandatory maritime declaration of health. The declaration that was effective from 4 September also applies to ships that have any crew or passengers who have visited affected countries in the last 21 days, [...]
08/09/2024
Maxis Speeds Up Cloud Adoption for Malaysian Businesses with AWS Infrastructure
Maxis Speeds Up Cloud Adoption for Malaysian Businesses with AWS Infrastructure Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telco, is set to accelerate cloud adoption for businesses nationwide by leveraging the newly launched Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure Region in Malaysia. Through Maxis Business, the company’s enterprise arm, businesses can now migrate their data and workloads to the cloud with enhanced security and [...]
08/09/2024
Denmark bans 27 Russian-linked ships from calling at its ports
Denmark bans 27 Russian-linked ships from calling at its ports Danish authorities have banned 27 Russian-linked ships from calling at local ports or anchorages. Guidelines issued to Danish pilots, seen by Danish media outlets Danwatch and Information, also state that it is forbidden to provide services to the Russian ships, including bunkering and the sale of supplies. The ban was introduced after the [...]
08/09/2024
Minelog Boosts its Fleet with 8 New Trucks
Minelog Expands Fleet with 8 New Trucks to Enhance Service Quality and Sustainability Minelog is proud to announce an expansion of our fleet with the addition of 8 state-of-the-art trucks, including 5 Shacman and 3 Actros. The newly acquired vehicles are equipped with powerful Euro 5 engines, a step forward in reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and making a positive impact [...]
05/09/2024
Top Logistics Technology Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024 [Part 2 of 2]
Top Logistics Technology Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024 [Part 2 of 2] 4. Internet of Things (IoT) in Logistics 2024: Enhanced Visibility and Efficiency The Internet of Things (IoT) is another technology that is reshaping the logistics landscape. By attaching sensors, tags, and trackers to shipments, pallets, and containers, companies can achieve real-time tracking of goods throughout the supply [...]
31/08/2024
Top Logistics Technology Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024 [Part 1 of 2]
Top Logistics Technology Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024 [Part 1 of 2] The logistics industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, but 2024 is shaping up to be a year of unprecedented transformation. In this deep dive, we explore the top logistic... The logistics industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, but 2024 [...]
31/08/2024
Container manufacturers overbooked
Container manufacturers overbooked The growing demand for new containers can be gauged from the fact that in the first half of 2024 about 1.5 million teus were introduced into the market, as compared to 1,25,000 teus manufactured during the first half of 2023. Before the Red Sea crisis, there was an oversupply of shipping containers, but since the crisis [...]
31/08/2024
Shopify Report: Southeast Asian Retailers Betting Big on Social Commerce in 2024
Shopify Report: Southeast Asian Retailers Betting Big on Social Commerce in 2024 Shopify Inc.’s Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers plan to increase their investment in social commerce over the next 12 months. This move aligns with the finding that social media is now the leading driver of brand and product discovery in the [...]
25/08/2024
Red Sea crisis tops reader concerns
Red Sea crisis tops reader concerns The most recent poll on Seatrade Maritime News asked readers for the issue that they expected to most impact their business in the second half of 2024. Readers were given five options: Port congestion, Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, cybersecurity, compliance with regulations, and availability of qualified seafarers. A majority of [...]
25/08/2024
Maersk opens record-breaking logistics park in Saudi Arabia
Maersk opens record-breaking logistics park in Saudi Arabia The largest single-site logistics and services facility in the Middle East has been opened at Jeddah Islamic Port. Maersk and the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia (Mawani) announced the opening of a $250m, 225,000 sq m logistics facility at Jeddah Islamic Port. AP Moller – Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc and other [...]
25/08/2024
