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How can you optimize container shipping in the digital era?

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Container shipping is one of the most essential and complex modes of transportation in the global supply chain. It involves multiple actors, processes, regulations, and challenges that can affect the efficiency, cost, and sustainability of moving goods across oceans. In the digital era, you have the opportunity to leverage technology and data to optimize your container shipping operations and gain a competitive edge. Here are some ways you can do that.

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Graham Parker

Building the next generation of BCO Shipper Supply Chain Software

1 Track and trace your containers

One of the key benefits of digitalization is the ability to track and trace your containers in real-time. This can help you monitor the status, location, and condition of your shipments, as well as identify and resolve any issues or delays. You can use various tools and platforms, such as GPS, RFID, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based software, to access and share accurate and timely information with your partners and customers. This can improve your visibility, transparency, and collaboration across the container shipping network.

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Real-Time Visibility: To give real-time visibility into the position and status of containers, employ IoT (Internet of Things) devices in conjunction with sophisticated tracking systems. This contributes to better planning, fewer delays, and increased supply chain visibility overall. Data integration: To improve information flow, make use of digital platforms that interface with several systems, including carriers, customs, and port authorities. In the supply chain, this integration improves communication and lowers the possibility of mistakes or delays. Predictive analytics: Use data analytics to foresee probable shipping process delays or interruptions. Through the examination of past data and present circumstances.

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2 Optimize your container utilization

Another way to optimize your container shipping is to maximize your container utilization. This means ensuring that you use the optimal container size, type, and quantity for your cargo, as well as filling the containers as much as possible without exceeding the weight or volume limits. You can use data analytics and artificial intelligence to forecast your demand, plan your inventory, and optimize your loading and packing. This can help you reduce your transportation costs, emissions, and waste, as well as increase your service quality and customer satisfaction.

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Container Sharing: To make the most use of available space, look into possibilities for sharing containers among several shippers. This cooperative strategy may result in lower expenses and more effectiveness. Dynamic Slot Booking: To maximize container flow, install dynamic slot booking systems at ports. Better coordination is made possible, wait times are decreased, and port resources are used more effectively as a result. Container Weight Optimization: Make sure that containers are loaded in a way that promotes efficiency and conforms with safety rules by using technology to optimize container weight distribution. Data-Driven Decision Making: Make well-informed choices on shipping schedules, stacking arrangements.

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3 Automate your processes and documents

A third way to optimize your container shipping is to automate your processes and documents. This means using digital tools and solutions to streamline and simplify your workflows and tasks, such as booking, invoicing, customs clearance, and compliance. You can also use electronic documents, such as e-bills of lading, e-manifests, and e-certificates, to replace paper-based documents that are prone to errors, losses, and frauds. This can help you increase your speed, accuracy, and security, as well as reduce your labor and administrative costs.

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Using AI powered cloud software tools allows you to automate a significant part of the workflow of the entire shipment lifecycle. The result is a lower cost to transaction each shipment and a win win for customer and vendor

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4 Explore new business models and opportunities

A fourth way to optimize your container shipping is to explore new business models and opportunities. This means being open and flexible to adopt and adapt to new trends and innovations in the container shipping industry, such as digital platforms, marketplaces, and networks that connect shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders. You can also leverage new technologies, such as drones, robots, and smart containers, to enhance your operations and services. This can help you create value, differentiation, and growth for your business.

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In the digital world we see much more online container shipping platforms executing shipments both carrier and forwarders these platforms create an opportunity to create new revenue streams akin to the travel world of selling hotels and car hire alongside air tickets except it could be for insurance , space guarantee or local warehouse services

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5 Learn and improve continuously

A fifth way to optimize your container shipping is to learn and improve continuously. This means using data and feedback to measure and evaluate your performance, identify and solve problems, and implement and test improvements. You can also use digital tools and resources, such as online courses, webinars, podcasts, and blogs, to keep yourself updated and educated on the latest developments and best practices in the container shipping industry. This can help you enhance your skills, knowledge, and capabilities, as well as stay ahead of the competition.

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Graham Parker

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The past of digital innovation in supply chain has only increased in pace over the past the past decade now in particular. In that environment keeping on top of industry trends and innovations is key to stay ahead. This is especially true in AI given the break neck speed we have seen. It has never been easier to find the latest information online to aid this.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Think outside the box this is the decade where container shipping digital tools reach a new height which equates to a once in a generation opportunity to build new solutions and automate older manual tasks

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1 Track and trace your containers

2 Optimize your container utilization

3 Automate your processes and documents

4 Explore new business models and opportunities

5 Learn and improve continuously

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1 Track and trace your containers

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4 Explore new business models and opportunities

5 Learn and improve continuously

6 Here’s what else to consider

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