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Container Ship Operations Begin Between Mongla and Chattogram Ports

Container ships are set to begin operations between Mongla and Chattogram ports, marking a significant milestone in revitalising Mongla Port, Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport. After years…
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Bangladesh Launches New Air Cargo Shipment Facility to Spain

After India’s cancellation of the use of its transshipment facilities for Bangladesh cargo, the Bangladesh government has taken swift action by launching a new air…
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FMC Launches Probe into Global Shipping Chokepoints

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated an investigation into the impact of transit constraints at seven major maritime chokepoints, citing concerns over worsening global…
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Liners Plan Further Rate Hikes as Container Spot Rates Continue to Slide

After a brief pause, container spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade have fallen again, with Shanghai-Rotterdam rates dropping 5%, while Shanghai-Genoa declined by 11%, according…
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Panama Canal Reserves Weekly Transit Slot for Low-Carbon Ships

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the launch of a dedicated low-carbon transit slot, a move aimed at supporting global efforts toward decarbonization in…
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Houthi Attacks Renew Red Sea Tensions, Casting Doubt on Suez Transits

Prospects for container lines resuming Suez Canal transits were dealt a fresh setback as the Red Sea crisis deepened. The US and Yemen’s Houthi rebels…
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Smart Ports: Revolutionizing Global Trade with Automation and Connectivity

Smart Ports: Revolutionizing Global Trade with Automation and Connectivity

Ports are the lifeline of global trade, directly impacting the movement of consignments efficiency and operations across the globe. Today,…
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Understanding Warehouses, Distribution Centres, and Fulfillment Centres

Understanding Warehouses, Distribution Centres, and Fulfillment Centres

In supply chain logistics, terms like warehouses, distribution centres and fulfilment centres are often used interchangeably. However, they represent and…
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The 7 C’s of Logistics

The 7 C’s of Logistics: A Holistic Approach to Modern Supply Chain Challenges

The logistics supply chain revolves around picking up shipments from their origin and safely delivering them to their destination. However,…
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Smart Packaging in Supply Chain: Innovation for Real-Time Tracking & Efficiency

How Smart Packaging is Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Logistics

Smart Packaging is a game changer for the supply chain logistics industry Products shipped domestically or across borders need to…
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The Indispensable Role of MARPOL in Maritime Environmental Protection

Navigating Clean Seas: The Indispensable Role of MARPOL in Maritime Environmental Protection

For years, the environmental impact of shipping has been masked in secrecy, with vessel emissions and pollutants often confined to…
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EDI and Logistics: Understanding Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) and GTIN

Introduction to EDI in Logistics Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has revolutionized the logistics industry by allowing businesses to exchange information…
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