Japanese container line to conduct trans-Pacific test in 2019 Japan is aiming to set global standards for automated ships (Bloomberg) - Japan’s largest container line plans to test a remote-controlled vessel across the Pacific Ocean in 2019 as it pursues fully autonomous technology that could disrupt the global shipping industry. Nippon
Month: August 2017
Uber Racks Up Rides, Losses Amid Setbacks
San Francisco (Fox) - Uber Technologies' scandal-plagued year apparently hasn't deterred ridership, though the ride-hailing company is still reporting heavy financial losses. The San Francisco company reported a $645 million loss for the second quarter, narrowing from $708 million in the first quarter. Revenue, not including a one-time outlay for drivers in
Volkswagen, Fiat Discussing Joint Production of Light-Utility Vehicles
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have held discussions on joining up to produce some light-utility vehicles, a source close to the matter said on Thursday. “It’s still very vague, we have to see if this will be pursued,” the source said, without giving any details. Fiat Chrysler declined to
U.S. Port Volumes Rise as Retailers Add Inventory Ahead of Holiday Season
Ports around the country took in near-record imports in July, pointing to rise in consumer confidence. U.S. retailers and manufacturers are stocking-up their inventories with newfound confidence heading into this year’s peak shipping season when imports typically tick up ahead of the end-of-year holidays. American ports took in the equivalent of 1.72
Royal Mail is getting some seriously super-futuristic mail trucks
LONDON — Royal Mail is getting some seriously futuristic new mail vans. As previously reported by Engadget, Wired, and elsewhere, the British postal service has announced a trial of nine electric-powered vehicles in London and South-East England. They're made by British electric truck company Arrival and will come in three sizes: 3.5-tonne, six-tonne, and
Nigeria’s Shippers Council initiates truck transit parks across busy corridors
Nigeria - The Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) has initiated the location of Truck Transit Parks, TTPs, across the busy corridors in the country to ease traffic congestions. A Truck Transit Park (TTP) is a modern, state of –the- art, common user facility, off the highway, where truck drivers can conveniently park
31 vessels laden with fuel, others, expected at Lagos ports
A total of 31 vessels are expected to arrive at the Lagos pilotage district with various cargoes, including petroleum products, wheat, corn, fertiliser and a host of others. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), which revealed these in its shipping position on Tuesday, said the four motor vessels were currently at ENL
Nigeria to ban carbon-monoxide emitting Vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said it would put a stop to vessels with a high amount of sulphur in the fuel that allows for emission of carbon monoxide into the air from calling at the nation’s seaports. Mr. Dakuku Peterside, the NIMASA Director-General, disclosed this at a
Walmart, Google Parners to offer voice-enabled shopping
Walmart and Google are teaming up to enter the voice-shopping market, currently dominated by Amazon. From next month, US consumers will be able to buy Walmart products using the voice-activated Google Assistant platform on phones and home devices. Amazon's AI virtual assistant Alexa already enables users to shop directly from the online retail
Nigerian Customs warns importers against false declaration
Nigeria Customs Service, Area Controller, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Comptroller Lami Wushishi, has urged importers and agents to be truthful and transparent with their declarations to ensure a seamless service delivery and reduce the delay in cargoes clearing. as the agency is operating 24 hour Port service. The agency which is operating