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“We have ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, which is what you can see on FlightRadar on your phone, and which we principally use for tracking helicopters, and AIS on the ships, so we can track the positions of everything in real time,” says Kaimes, pointing to the maps...
made of high-strength steel, glass fiber, and recycled polyethylene terephthalate—could help cargo ships reduce fuel use by up to 10% per trip, according to the company’s calculations. Oceanbird is installing its first set of wings on a cargo vessel that transports cars, which was scheduled...
Because of this tendency, most ships and airplanes use gyroscopic compasses instead. A spinning gyroscope, if supported in a gimbaled frame and spun up, will maintain the direction it is pointing toward even if the frame moves or rotates. In a gyrocompass, this tendency is used to emulate a...
When entering the winter season, extreme weather is a common phenomenon and a big storm can knock out even the largest cargo ship. Most modern ships are designed to endure extreme weather and stay on schedule. However, storms that turn into hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons are really dangero...
Only a few scraps of debris were found, and those could have been tossed out of the cargo plane. Among those on board was an expert maintenance crew, so if there was a mechanical problem on the flight, there were plenty of people to take care of it. The investigation report at the ...
The attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rerouted trade that normally flows through the corridor.
If you have a confirmed booking, do everything in your power to make sure you don’t miss the boat. Centralized data lets suppliers, consignees, and freight forwarders align to the same shipment details. Visibility into cargo-ready dates, drayage, and documentation helps you stay on schedul...
FCA and FOB are shipment terms used in different types of transportation. FOB delivery applies only to sea shipments and occurs when cargo is loaded onto a vessel. Loading the goods onto the vessel is the seller's responsibility. Under FCA, many more types of transport are allowable, and loa...
1. True or false: The term "riding shotgun" was derived from stationing an armed guard next to the driver of a stagecoach to protect passengers and cargo. True. The term "riding shotgun" was derived from stationing an armed guard next to the driver of a stagecoach to protect passengers...