Port Data Research and Knowledge Notes
Several types of AIS devices exist, and they all interact with each other using AIS protocols and international performance standards. Having standards and protocols is important to make sure that all these devices are “speaking the same language” and able to communicate with each other. This section tells you about some types of AIS devices … Read more
AIS is used all over the world. My question is how AIS devices share information with other ships and land-based systems? The answer is AIS will organize all of these signals and get the timing just right. How is AIS information broadcasted? AIS devices send out information about the ship automatically and regularly, typically every … Read more
A vessel’s personnel use AIS to ensure the safety of the ship, and maritime authorities use AIS to track ships and monitor where they are and where they are going. AIS is a communications system based on radio frequency (RF), which is a form of wireless communications that uses the transmission and reception (sending and receiving) of … Read more
While the term ‘seaport’ encompasses most facilities handling ocean-voyage vessels, there are several types that are worth understanding: Seaports can be broken down into two primary types: cruise ports, for commercial passengers, and cargo ports. Cargo ports can then be further categorized as bulk ports (also known as break bulk ports), which handle goods that … Read more
Knowing where the largest ports in the world are located allows for more efficient – and cost-efficient – shipping. For example, some types of cargo might require access to railroads and highways, customs facilities, or cargo-handling equipment that smaller regional ports don’t offer. Additionally, freight has been trending towards larger vessels, as the ability to hold … Read more
Using this seaport code locator is as easy as using Google Maps. Both seaports and airports are included. Search by port name, seaport code, or city and you’ll immediately see the port on the map. Clicking on the port will display specific information like port code, region, latitude/longitude position, and other key points. Looking to … Read more
China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. released worse-than-expected unaudited interim 2023 earnings Thursday. The company, which is a proxy for exporters in China, revealed the extent to which macroeconomic pressures have weighed on performance, with all key metrics coming in down and far below analyst forecasts. The company reported that its unaudited revenue was 60.75 billion … Read more
There are 835 active seaports and inland ports of varying sizes on the planet. It’s the purpose of this article to focus on the ten biggest. But we’re not measuring size in terms of the area of land each port occupies. As this is a container-shipping website, we’re measuring a port’s size by the volume … Read more
The logistics networks involved in ocean shipping are often complex, involving multiple carriers, ports, and customs agencies across different countries. This complexity makes it difficult to accurately track shipments as they move through different stages of the shipping process. Poor visibility leads to delays, extra fees, and unhappy customers. Meanwhile, ocean carriers and other parties involved often … Read more