#shipping ports

[martinbujan]

The Most Advanced Shipping Ports in the World

Shipping ports are vital for global trade, handling billions of tons of cargo annually. Here are some of the most advanced ports leading the way with awesome technology:

1. Port of Shanghai, China

The busiest container port in the world, handling over 40 million TEUs annually. Features include automated cranes and driverless trucks at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port.

2. Port of Singapore

Renowned for efficiency and technology, employing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and crane systems. The upcoming Tuas Mega Port will be the world’s largest fully automated terminal.

3. Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

Europe’s largest port, known for its Maasvlakte 2 terminal with automated cranes and electric AGVs. The port is also committed to sustainability initiatives.

4. Port of Los Angeles, USA

The busiest port in the US, utilising the Port Optimizer digital platform for real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline cargo flow.

5. Port of Busan, South Korea

A high-tech port with remote-controlled cranes and automated stacking cranes (ASCs), integrating logistics and vessel traffic management for efficient operations.

6. Port of Antwerp, Belgium

A key European port using drones for infrastructure inspection and automated guided vehicles. Focuses on digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) for enhanced connectivity.

[iww-gnv]

Article date: September 30, 2024

NEW YORK -- The union representing U.S. dockworkers has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. The coming work stoppage threatens to significantly snarl the nation's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays for households and businesses if it drags on for weeks. That's because the strike by members of the International Longshoremen's Association could cause 36 ports — which handle roughly half of the goods shipped into and out of the U.S. — to shutter operations. ILA confirmed over the weekend that its members would hit the picket lines at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. In a Monday update, the union continued to blame the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports, for continuing to “to block the path” towards an agreement before the contract deadline. “The Ocean Carriers represented by USMX want to enjoy rich billion-dollar profits that they are making in 2024, while they offer ILA Longshore Workers an unacceptable wage package that we reject," ILA said in a prepared statement. “ILA longshore workers deserve to be compensated for the important work they do keeping American commerce moving and growing." ILA also accused shippers of “gouging their customers" with sizeable price increases for containers over recent weeks. The union said that this will result in increased costs for American consumers.

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[cryptidkey]

Kunikida and some loser

[mackerel22]

Dazai: Chuuya and I don't use pet names.

Odasaku: I see. Hey, what do bees make?

Dazai: Honey.

*silence*

Dazai: Ha, you thought, bitch.

Chuuya, yelling from another room: What do you want, whore?

[exhabigou]

SUNLIT TIDES V2.

[ltwilliammowett]

Two brass ship's lanterns, port and starboard, 19th century

[gummi-ships]

Kingdom Hearts 3 - The Caribbean

[gilly-moon]

Kozmotis/Nightlight mermaid AU before mermay is over ☆

[vintageeurope]

Gdańsk, Poland 1890/1900

[nobeerreviews]

I have seen old ships sail like swans asleep.

-- James Elroy Flecker

(Malaga, Spain)

[emaadsidiki]

Port of Belgrade at Sunset 🌆

[boschintegral-photo]

Frégate Corsaire L'Etoile Du Roy Saint-Malo, France

[puppetmaster13u]

You Know what I need?

Pirate Batfamily. Pirate batfamily who plunder other pirates and have both several smaller ones designed for outmaneuvering larger gally ships, and their big "batcave" ship.

Like, a mixture of historical piracy period of privateers and some fantasy, because honestly? It could and would fit.

Give me sea cryptid Batfamily that others tell tales of alongside ghost ships and sirens. Of a notorious ship with a blackened hull and a captain said to be made of shadow that appears in the dead of night to the laughter of sea nymphs.

[illustratus]

The sister cities of Tyre and Sidon, Phoenicia by Sasha Beliaev

[yrlocalghost]

Old Gemini

(today. i bring to you all, more of the same. and tomorrow… well, i certainly do not know)

+ my attempt at drawing a hug and a little doodle of a very angry baby

[ltwilliammowett]

In Port, by Andrey Svistunov