What is container lashing

What is container lashing

by | Apr 21, 2023 | Container Traffic

Shipping goods across the ocean is a vital part of global trade. Cargo containers are an efficient way to transport large quantities of goods, but they must be secured with properly lashing equipment to prevent damage or loss during transport. What is container...
3D printing parts for commercial ships

3D printing parts for commercial ships

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Container Traffic

3D printing has come a long way in recent years, and its applications in the commercial shipping industry are growing rapidly. In this article, we will explore the ways in which 3D printing is being used to create parts for boats and vessels, handling equipment and...
Global supply chain crisis in numbers

Global supply chain crisis in numbers

by | Feb 15, 2023 | Container Traffic

The global supply chain crisis is a widespread disruption in the flow of goods, services and information across the world that started in 2021 and continues till 2023. This crisis was caused by several factors: These factors have led to bottlenecks in the supply...
Types of Merchant Ships

Types of Merchant Ships

by | Aug 31, 2022 | Container Traffic

Mainly, there are seven different types of merchant ships that you can commonly see on ports around the world. These main types of merchant ships are: General cargo ships, Bulk cargo ships, Crude oil tankers ships, chemical tankers ships, Container ships, Passangers /...
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORE POWER

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORE POWER

by | Jan 12, 2022 | Container Traffic

Although on shore power connections have become a reality in some ports around the world, there is still a long way to go to achieve the sustainability benefits that this system provides. Standardization in ships and ports is one of the challenges to overcome and the...