What is IMO 2020 and what changes are in store for sea transport
January 2020 is a key date marked in red on sea transport calendars. Or should we say in green, as new environmental regulation limiting the […]
Category: Sea transport
Sea freight and how is established
Sea freight is the most commonly used formula and contract when it comes to sea freight transport. However, it is very complicated to calculate its price since it is subject to numerous variables, making essential the figure of a reliable freight forwarder.
Europe simplifies customs with the European Maritime Single Window
This new Regulation establishing a European Maritime Single Window implies that port formaties will only need to be filled in once, avoiding duplicates and unnecesary copies.
Shipbroking shall be mandatory
Shipbrokers are key figures as essential middlemen in maritime logistics. Consequently, from July on, its presence will be mandatary during port operations.
Types of ships, based on the cargo they carry
The majority of ships are dedicated to freight transport and they differ from each other depending on the cargo they carry. In Bilogistik we manage your cargo transport in each and every of these ships according to what is the best for you.
What are scrubbers and what are they used for?
In order to meet IMO’s sea transport decarbonisation goals, one of the systems used by many maritime transportation companies are the scrubbers. This equipment provides a solution for atmospheric emission purification and produces a clean gas that can be emitted to atmosphere.
Container terminals pursue automation through self-driving cars
Automation is a process spreading to all industrial sectors with different approaches and one of them is the container terminal sector.
“Just-in-time” sailing reduces CO2 emissions
“Just-in-time” consists in reducing the time that ships spend in seaports through time measuring and coordination. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), considers this method as a key factor for reducing carbon footprint in sea tranport and for saving time and money to sea companies.
Big Data and port logistics
Big Data is revolutionising the business world across all sectors and as to be expected, expectations are high in regard to its use in ports logistics.
Maritime chartering: the contract that gets freight moving
Maritime chartering is the most commonly used formula when it comes to sea freight transport. We are having a look at these contracts.
The best way to transport freight-by air or sea?
When it comes to international transport, this boils down to just two: sea and air. How do you know when it is more convenient to transport our freight by air or by sea?
Ro-Ro vessels, roll-on roll-off cargo by sea
“Ro-Ro” stands for the operation of ships or vessels that transport roll-on roll-off cargo, i.e., automobiles, trucks or commercial vehicles.
