Baltimore’s Big Impact: 24-Day Delay (And More)
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by Eric Danis
1d ago
Tragedy struck when a massive container ship, a Singaporean-flagged container vessel named Dali, lost power and demolished a Baltimore bridge. Six people are presumed dead in the accident.  The accident has fueled major supply chain concerns, especially in the wake of the Panama Canal drought and ongoing Red Sea disruptions: the bridge spanned the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, the busiest U.S. port for car exports and the ninth-busiest for foreign cargo, according to the BBC. It is also the second biggest port for U.S. coal exports. Speaking to the AP, Windward Co-Founder and CEO, Am ..read more
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How API Integration Revolutionizes the Shipping Industry 
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by Jessica
1w ago
“Behind every successful business these days are Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), providing or delivering real-time access to vital application services and data. It’s a big, big business, with API monetization projected to grow by 115% within the next two years,” according to RT Insights.  APIs have emerged as a critical tool in the shipping industry, especially when integrated with a transportation management system (TMS), Ownership and Control systems (OCR) and trade platforms. This blog post explores the transformative impact of API integration and explains the benefits of e ..read more
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Maritime Global Trade Roundup – March 14, 2024
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by Eric Danis
2w ago
Here are the quick highlights and analysis you need from the week in maritime global trade, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. True Confidence Incident Lowers the Ecosystem’s Confidence  Unsurprisingly, the Houthi missile attack on the True Confidence vessel, which resulted in three fatalities and severe injuries, has lowered the maritime ecosystem’s confidence about remaining safe in the Red Sea.  The vessel was formerly owned by Oaktree, a U.S./UK-based fund. It is no longer under their ownership, proving the arbitrary nature of who the Houthis ultimately target and their lack of ca ..read more
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High Stakes on the High Seas: Curbing the Cocaine & Fentanyl Flood
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by Eric Danis
2w ago
An extremely interesting article in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Frontline Digital Magazine details the massive challenge of stopping fentanyl from flooding into the U.S.  “In my 30 years as a customs official, the trafficking of synthetic illicit drugs like fentanyl is one of the toughest, most daunting challenges I have ever seen,” said CBP Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller. “…And we know what works. Intelligence-driven operations, relentless, targeting people, partnerships, and technology.” Prevalence and Detection Difficulties  UCLA-led ..read more
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Supply Chain Disruptions Require Resilience 
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by Jessica
2w ago
“Global supply chains are entering 2024 roiled by disruptions at two of the world’s crucial trade corridors – the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal – even as geopolitical tensions appear set to take a more prominent role in sourcing and distribution. That could potentially force countries and companies to redraw trade maps that have been built over decades…Wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East are threatening flows of grain, oil and consumer goods. Climate change and mass migration are disrupting trade lanes from the Panama Canal to the U.S.-Mexico border. Growing geopolitical tensions are maki ..read more
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Bringing Insights to CNN: Maritime Global Trade Roundup 
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by Eric Danis
2w ago
Here are the quick highlights and analysis you need from the week in maritime global trade, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. Windward Brings Insights to CNN After First Houthi Fatalities  After potentially causing an ecological disaster by sinking the Rubymar, the Houthis recorded their first fatalities since they started disrupting passage in the Red Sea. A Houthi missile strike killed three sailors aboard a Red Sea vessel on Wednesday, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).  According to Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform, the vessel was en route from Lianyungang, China, to Je ..read more
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2 Years That Upended Global Trade: Russia Report 
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by Jessica
2w ago
Not many people expected Putin to invade Ukraine, or for the war to last two years (and counting). No one could have predicted the ways in which this conflict, which commenced on February 24, 2022, would fundamentally transform the maritime and supply chain ecosystems. Global trade and sanctions implementation have been significantly altered, perhaps permanently.  Windward’s new report, 2 Years of Turmoil that Transformed the Maritime Ecosystem, contains our AI-powered insights to illuminate how Russia’s two-year-long war with Ukraine has impacted trade routes, the supply chain, deceptive ..read more
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Windward Port Insights – February 2024
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by tal Cohen
3w ago
In this edition of Windward Port Insights, we delve into a range of key indicators including TEU capacity, port congestion, and turnaround efficiency. Our analysis offers both a holistic view and insightful perspectives on the multifaceted maritime landscape and its underlying dynamics. Book a Demo to Optimize Ocean Freight with AI Insights The post Windward Port Insights – February 2024 appeared first on Windward ..read more
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Expert Insights on Maritime Compliance Amidst Global Disruptions
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by Jessica
3w ago
The Red Sea crisis, political instability in Venezuela, a drought in the Panama Canal region, and the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war are just a few of the recent global crises affecting the maritime industry.  These events underscore the increasing complexity of maintaining compliance in a rapidly changing world and the volatile nature of international trade. Visibility into deceptive shipping practices and knowing who you’re doing business with is no longer nice to have, but non-negotiable.  Regulators are clamping down, as we’ve seen with the release of various guides and advisories re ..read more
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Maritime Global Trade Roundup – March 1, 2024
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by Jessica
1M ago
Welcome to March! Here are the quick highlights and analysis you need from the week in maritime global trade, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. Inevitable Ecological Damage from the Houthis “An 18-mile oil slick” was the result of the Houthi attack on the Rubymar vessel, according to U.S. Central Command: “The M/V Rubymar was transporting over 41,000 tons of fertilizer when it was attacked, which could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster. The Houthis continue to demonstrate disregard for the regional impact of their indiscriminate attacks, threatening the fishing ind ..read more
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