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The floating rubber ducks in the ocean that teach us good lessons
Thousands of rubber ducks that spilled into the ocean from a shipping container 3 decades ago impart us good lessons on the value of preserving our environment.
WHAT ARE THE MEASURES WE CAN TAKE TO PREVENT FIRES ON BOARD CONTAINER SHIPS?
Technological innovations have improved the prospects for enhancing on board fire safety by detecting fires before they get out of control. Identifying areas that are warming up relative to the adjoining areas helps identify the cause and take quick corrective action. So what are the steps we can take to prevent fires in container ships?
CONTAINER LOCK BOXES AND THE FUNCTIONS THEY PERFORM
Ensuring the safety of goods being transported or stored in container boxes assumes great significance to everybody involved in the supply chain process. In addition to the inbuilt safety mechanisms that keep containers safe from intruders, there are other methods to secure your precious cargo.
WHAT ARE SMART CONTAINERS;HOW AND WHY IS THIS CONCEPT BECOMING A REALITY NOW?
The digital age is pushing all frontiers of success in the business world. Smart shipping containers, which are a result of Internet of Things technology and integration, are becoming a reality now.
ARE COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS A VIABLE SOLUTION TO REPOSITIONING COSTS?
The shipping industry is overwhelmed by increasing costs in repositioning empty containers. What are the viable alternatives by which repositioning costs can be reduced?
THE IMPACT OF THE PREVAILING CONTAINER SHORTAGE CRISIS ON SUPPLY CHAIN
The current shipping container scarcity has left the global trade and commerce industry reeling under one crisis after another. What began as an early consequence of the pandemic continues to bring untold misery to the shipping industry. How did the post pandemic events play out in the supply chain, and how do they continue to impact the industry?
THE SHIFTING FOCUS TOWARDS PRACTICING RESILIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT  
There are time-tested ways to practice higher resilience in the supply chain process and enhance a company's bottom line. Without cutting corners, a business can by-pass unexpected situations and instead concentrate on the core areas of their business.
WHAT ROLE DOES A CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION PLAY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN?
Consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo prior to import and export are crucial elements in the supply chain process. Here, we review the world of "Container Freight Stations" that contributes to efficient sorting of goods and relieves bottlenecks at container ports and terminals.
THE GROWING SIGNIFICANCE OF ACCURATE CONTAINER STOWAGE AND PROACTIVE REACTIONS IN BAD WEATHER
Precise positioning of containers on board, well-maintained twist locks & lashings together with proactive steps to counter vessel instability arising from sudden and extreme weather can go a long way in reducing the loss of containers in the seas.
HOW DO LOCKBOXES AND OTHER SECURITY DEVICES FITTED TO CONTAINERS RENDER ADDED SECURITY TO YOUR GOODS?
The safety of cargo in containers is often taken for granted, but it is a fact that losses from theft of cargo because of imperfectly secured container doors are a mounting problem. Paying a little more attention and using the right type of container door locks can mitigate the chances of burglaries to a great extent.
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