When Compliance Fails Upstream: Lessons from Maritime Supplier Crackdowns
Sanctions enforcement in the maritime domain is no longer confined to rogue vessels and bad-faith operators. It now reaches into the supply chain itself, where spare parts, ship components, and fuel contracts are increasingly treated as evidence. For maritime equipment manufacturers and service providers, the assumption of being one step removed from regulatory exposure is...
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Taking USVs Beyond the Navy: Can Commercial Shipping Go Crewless?
From Defense Missions to Commercial Ambitions Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) have long been associated with naval operations. Designed to navigate without onboard human intervention, these autonomous vessels are proven assets in high-risk environments, whether it’s mine detection, coastal surveillance, or intelligence gathering. However, as maritime trade and technology evolve, the conversation around USVs is shifting...
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Easily Keep Your D&D Strategy Aligned with Carrier Tariff Updates
Carrier Tariff Updates are Tough Managing detention and demurrage (D&D) costs is already a complex task – and fragmented, disorganized communication by major carriers makes it even harder. Tariff updates can appear suddenly, without formal announcements or clear timelines. This leads to unnecessary surprises, last-minute planning, and increased operational risk. In an industry where timing...
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Gain Control and Optimize Cashflow with a NEW D&D Automation Solution
Detention and demurrage charges are among the most persistent and costly challenges in freight forwarding and supply chains. Forwarders, importers, and exporters operate in a chaotic, high-volume environment with fragmented ecosystems and contracts that differ by carrier, port, cargo type, currency, and customer terms. D&D charges range from $75 to $300 per container, per day. ...
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The “Gemini Cooperation” Collaboration is Going Live. Ready?
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk agreed to form a new operational collaboration named “Gemini Cooperation.” It will commence in February 2025. “The ambition is to deliver a flexible and interconnected ocean network with industry-leading reliability,” according to Maersk. “Gemini Cooperation will cover seven trades and offer 57 services including mainliner and dedicated shuttle services, complemented by feeder...
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