Trade Digitalisation

Rethinking Certificates of Origin for a more connected trade process

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a key trade document that sits at the crossroads of policy, compliance, and day-to-day commercial activity. It determines whether...

Banks complete successful electronic bill of lading transfer using cross-platform

The global trade industry has taken another meaningful step toward trade digitalisation with a recent successful demonstration of cross-platform electronic bills of lading (eBLs)...

Faster, Safer, Smarter – The 3 pillars of Digital Trade Documentation

In global trade, every second and every signature counts.. A single missing document can delay an entire shipment, hold up payments, or strain customer...

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Call to all seafarers – we want to know how technology is impacting your work

As we have repeatedly heard, seafarers are the backbone...

2.9 million TEUs in 90 days.. Port of Los Angeles makes history

The Port of Los Angeles has just completed its...

Breakbulk Cargo Chartering: The Cheapest Freight Can Become the Most Expensive Decision

When a cargo owner needs to move breakbulk cargo,...

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) adds some bulk to its network with BIMCO

The Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has added some...

How carriers manage and use blank sailings

Drewry recorded 47 expected blank sailings from 729 scheduled...