How smart ports could look in 2038

17/10/2018

An imagining of how port technology will operate in 2038 has highlighted the logistical and legal issues with the common use of AI, automation and other currently emerging technologies. READ more

ITF advises: keep port planning options open

03/10/2018

Port planning should consider a full range of potential scenarios for trade and containerisation, an International Transport Forum (ITF) roundtable on container port strategy has found. READ more

OECD: Data sharing standards a must

26/09/2018

Public authorities should support the creation of open standards in maritime logistics to develop a data-sharing configuration that is useful to all players in the supply chain, the International Transport Forum (ITF) has said. READ more

Blockchain to help China’s port clearance

25/09/2018

A new joint venture (JV) aims to utilise blockchain and super artificial intelligence to streamline digital supply chain services for the Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network (APMEN), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's online port clearance system, READ more

Blockchain project to improve port efficiency

19/09/2018

Associated British Ports (ABP) will be working with a digital logistics enabler to create one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programmes to use blockchain technology to improve port connectivity. READ more

Digital knowledge hub targets innovation

18/09/2018

The Port of Barcelona has unveiled a new digital knowledge hub set up to provide information on the innovative initiatives that are transforming the world of logistics, transport and ports internationally. READ more

DPW potential “one-stop shop” strategy risky

28/08/2018

DP World’s acquisition of European short-sea and feeder carrier Unifeeder is unprecedented in scale and naturally throws up questions about the company’s motivation, Drewry has stated. READ more

270m teu extra container capacity planned

21/08/2018

About 350 upcoming expansion projects aim to supply 270m teu additional container handling capacity up to the year 2023, with chances for completion varying regionally from 40% to 70%. READ more

Blockchain solution promotes efficient trade

09/08/2018

More than 20 global ports and terminal operators are supporting a new blockchain enabled shipping solution which aims to promote more efficient and secure global trade, support information sharing and transparency and encourage industry-wide READ more

Automation not always inevitable

27/07/2018

It doesn’t always make sense to automate and the feasibility of automation depends on available investment and previous technology and equipment choices, the president of Tideworks Technology has said. READ more