In a blockchain conference held this week in Amsterdam, a panel discussed the potential and impact of blockchain in the transportation and logistics industry.
As the future moves towards connected vehicles that are autonomous in nature, the current IT and cybersecurity act would not be applicable, needing a clearer definition on civil liability in case of accidents.
At the Future of Transportation World Conference, ZapGo described its carbon ion battery solution that has the potential to charge an electric vehicle to full capacity in five minutes, while a Lithium ion battery takes hours to do the same.
Sweden has unveiled the world’s first road that can charge electric trucks while they move over it, by letting the vehicle connect with charging tracks embedded inside the road.
For widespread data openness and implementation, it is essential to develop data standards that are mindful of the collective interests of all the stakeholders in the freight industry.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy law coming into force in Europe, that addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA – putting businesses that process personal data of EU citizens in a sticky situation.
Russia has built Europe’s longest bridge connecting Crimea with the Russian mainland, with the bridge expected to boost the economy of Crimea by 2-3% and bring down the price of goods by 15%.
Dubai Ports World’s Thames wing, DP World London Gateway, has unveiled its latest tool called “Where’s My Container” (WMC), an app created to help stakeholders in the logistics space track their freight.
Zurich-based tech company Nexiot and German firm VTG Aktiengesellshaft hope to improve the way VTG’s 80,000 railcars assets are tracked by applying blockchain technology.
iCanDeliver is hoping to capture European market share with its digital freight platform.
European logistics company Stena Line has confirmed its initiative to test environment-friendly shipping vessels, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council and Transportation Security Council, in conjunction with the FBI, has developed Fleet CyWatch to help fleets protect themselves against cyberattacks.
The Port of Dover has been honored with one of the UK’s highest awards for its congestion mitigation efforts.
Spireon is hoping to solve trailer tracking issues for mixed fleets that require customization with its FL Flex modular trailer tracking solution.
Fleet Complete, a provider of global IoT provider of mission-critical fleet, asset, and mobile workforce management solutions, has expanded its European operations with the acquisition of Ecofleet, a telematics provider in the Nordic and Baltic regions of Europe.
Geneva, Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially announced its roll on-roll off (RORO) service for West African routes, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
Paris-based global logistics group Gefco has confirmed its acquisition of Spanish transport logistics company GLT, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
Brexit has brought up various challenges that are set to impact the country, both economically and politically. In that regard, the scenes that unfold in the supply chain scenario is worrying and needs contemplation.
China-based, state-owned shipping behemoth China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) has acquired a 49% stake in a landlocked port under construction in Kazakhstan, the New York Times reports.
Dutch company, Port Liner, has an innovative solution, introducing an autonomous electric barge for the European market beginning in Q3 of 2018.
