Aussie company Ofload raises $20m in private capital
SYDNEY-based logistics start-up Ofload has closed its Series A funding round in less than four weeks, raising $20 million in private capital as it continues its growth trajectory...
First standard for vessel remote control centre operators
CLASSIFICATION society DNV has introduced the shipping industry’s first competence standard for vessel remote control centre operators (RCCO). The standard is supported by a new...
Alfa Laval and Orcan Energy sign a cooperation agreement for the marine market
DECARBONISING the marine industry by 2050 will demand not only new fuels, but also new technologies and a new approach to meeting energy needs on board. Besides pursuing related...
DCSA publishes framework of just-in-time standards
THE Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), in conjunction with its nine member carriers, has published interface standards and messaging API (application programming...
Lyttelton Port signs up to new data sharing services
LYTTELTON Port Company is signing up to part of the PortConnect suite of data sharing services offered to New Zealand’s supply chain. From 22 November, LPC container and vessel...
Container handling records broken in Townsville
TOWNSVILLE Marine Logistics (TML) has reported a record in container handling for a Swire Shipping vessel recently at the Port of Townsville. The stevedore said it had achieved a...
VTS team is commended for going above and beyond
THE Port Authority of New South Wales (PANSW) Sydney Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) team received the VTS Awards 2020-21 commendation for its role in a joint operation with NSW...
PIL To install satellite communications on all ships
PACIFIC International Lines is installing satellite communication, or VSAT, on its entire fleet of about 100 vessels. PIL said such efforts were aimed at improving productivity on...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen accelerates digitalisation processes
RO-RO specialist shipper Wallenius Wilhelmsen has invested in DeGould to accelerate the supply of automated vehicle inspection systems, powered by artificial intelligence. EVP &...
One response to container rate volatility
WHILE recent reports suggest that shipping container rates are beginning to show signs of easing, CEO of freight forwarding company Verus Global and founder of Fickle Technologies...
ONE to expand electronic bills of lading capability
OCEAN Network Express has announced plans to expand its electronic bills of lading (eBL) offering with technology provider Wave BL, with the objective to enhance and accelerate...
MSC adopts standardised codes
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has fully adopted BIC facility codes (BFC) for all depots globally. Similar to airports’ three-letter IATA codes, all MSC’s depots are now...
Platform for ocean data management and distribution launched
KONGSBERG Maritime has launched a cloud-based “digital toolbox” that it says enables collection, visualisation, contextualisation, management and distribution of ocean data. The...
Pandemic exposes efficiency gap between container ports
CONGESTION continues to plague global container ports with little sign of abating. Delays continue to negatively impact global supply chains, causing frustration for shippers and...
MUA tug crew at Svitzer’s Brisbane operations to down tools
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given notification of a 12-hour work stoppage Svitzer tugs in Brisbane starting at 1800 on Sunday 10 October through 0600 the following...
