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Port community: Uses & Benefits

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Ports have rapidly evolved over the decades to form port communities to facilitate the smooth functioning of ports and handle the growing demands of the trade industry. Ports worldwide have significant concerns associated with administrative complexity, inconsistency, insufficient data, and document flow. This affects port users participating in maritime operations. The exchange of information through insecure channels and lengthy paperwork has constantly been draining. A sustainable solution to this was the port community system, that interlinked multiple channels to customers. What is a Port Community System? A Port community is a network between the seaports and their supply chain. In this era of digitalization, this network has developed into a port community system. The port management system aids in secure interaction between the sender and receiver, thereby managing and carrying out seamless trade. PCS, or port community system, is a digital platform open to all, which provides ...

How to maintain your shipping containers' roof health?

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Maritime shipping containers are among the most crucial aspects of the shipping industry and global trade. They have been in use for transporting and storing cargo for decades without getting much notice. It is of utmost necessity for metal shipping containers to be in their prime health. And they can be in their prime when all the parts, including the shipping container floor , roof, door, and other parts, are in top-notch condition.  The roof of the shipping boxes must be in shape at all times. And when it's a high cube container , one must give due importance as the roof is a bit higher than the standard boxes. Small dents won’t be seen earlier till they lead to some big issue.  And any dent in them whether high cube or standard, it may cause the wind and snow to seep inside. The holes let the water come inside the unit forming rust and corrosion. This article will let you know how to maintain the shipping container roof’s health. Timely maintenance Timely maintenance of th...