Container Shipping

Maritime trade is a cornerstone of global commerce. Responsible for transporting over 80% of international trade, the shipping industry remains the driving force of regional and global economies. However, it’s not always smooth sailing for maritime shipping as it tackles multifaceted challenges ranging from geopolitical conflict and supply chain disruptions to sustainability and safety issues….

Life at sea is a calling for many of the 1.9 million seafarers who help sustain the global economy. It offers the chance for adventure and a rewarding career but is also dramatically different from any shore-based job. It’s a profession marked by long periods away from home and exposure to a uniquely dynamic risk…

ORBCOMM has launched what it claims is an easier-to-install version of its reefer container monitoring system, CT 3600. Having recently branched out into dry container tracking, in agreements with container lines such as Hapag-Lloyd, ORBCOMM is revisiting its offering for the reefer industry, where container tracking began. 

Building a connected container fleet is easier said than deployed. With complex technology stacks, third-party installation costs and the sheer device count in some cases, there are real repercussions when maritime IoT deployments aren’t done right. Plus, there’s certifications to consider across different countries, potential container damage or downtime and high installation costs. We’ve designed…

Container security has long been one of the shipping industry’s biggest challenges. Shipping lines often find themselves in the unenviable position of having to counter claims of a breach of cargo integrity, many being far from genuine. Finding the evidence to disprove the allegations is never an easy task and has a high labor cost…

At the end of another year of technological innovation for container shipping, Lina Paerez, SVP of Global Marketing, reflects on 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.    2023 has been an eventful one for the shipping industry. Despite global conflicts, geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and supply chain challenges, container shipping lines have continued to deliver vital…

Cutting back on carbon emissions  As the COP 28 United Nations Climate Change Conference commences today, all eyes are on decarbonization in container shipping. In the past decade, greenhouse gas emissions from shipping have risen 20%, driven by legacy fleets powered by fossil fuels. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for green shipping, some carriers are…

The container shipping industry is going through a tough time. With port congestion and route disruptions, not to mention the ever-growing push for sustainability, supply chain stakeholders are searching for ways to improve operational visibility with technology. While reefer container shipping is no stranger to telematics technology, the value that IoT provides dry container shipping…

Today, the dry container shipping industry faces several challenges that hinder efficiency and profitability: many of which stem from poor visibility. Issues such as inaccurate ETAs and the expensive cost of storing and handling empty containers, combined with the dry container market’s low spot rates, are stressing shippers across the industry. While reefer spot rates…

Remote temperature monitoring is a key element within any smart reefer fleet management ecosystem, delivering the data fleets need to ensure the safety and integrity of their cargo.