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Autonomous driving technology has the potential to significantly impact the freight service industry
At the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference that opened on the 6th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk participated in the opening ceremony and delivered a speech via video. Musk believes that with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, fully autonomous driving can be achieved around the end of 2023. Autonomous driving technology has the potential…
Read MoreWhat are the physical and mental health benefits of regular exercise?
1. Strengthen the cardiovascular system: Regular exercise can strengthen the heart muscle, improve the function of the cardiovascular system, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Aerobic exercise such as climbing, running, swimming, and cycling can increase heart rate and breathing and enhance cardiovascular fitness. 2. Improves muscle and bone health: Regular strength…
Read MoreCanada to increase number of start-up visas, Good for shipping companies
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced a talent attraction strategy on the morning of June 27, including a digital nomad program, allowing more foreigners to work and live in Canada; Foreign workers with temporary work visas will be allowed to attend study courses for more than half a year without…
Read MoreThe significance of Canada’s population exceeding 40 million
If Canada’s population surpasses 40 million, it means that the total number of people living in Canada has exceeded 40 million. This could be a significant milestone for the country’s population growth and could have various implications for demographics, social services, infrastructure, and economic development. This is good news for shipping companies. A larger population…
Read MoreWhy ocean freight is important to the B.C. economy
Ocean freight, also known as sea freight, refers to the transportation of goods or cargo by ships and vessels across oceans, seas, and waterways. It is one of the primary modes of international trade and plays a crucial role in the global supply chain. Ocean freight is typically used for large quantities of goods, bulky…
Read MoreThe importance of ocean freight
Ocean freight is the transport of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) via waterways. Freight transport by sea has been widely used throughout recorded history. The advent of aviation has diminished the importance of sea travel for passengers, though it is still popular for short trips and pleasure cruises. Transport by water is cheaper than transport…
Read MoreThe largest Ocean Freight container ship in the world
#1 Ever Ace Ever Ace is 399.9 meters (1312 feet) long and 61.5 meters (202 feet) wide. Her draft reaches 17 meters (55ft 9in), which is almost two feet deeper than that of her infamous cousin, the Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March 2021 . Launched in July 2021,…
Read MoreGlobal temperatures will almost certainly hit record highs in the next five years
Authoritative meteorological agencies have warned that global temperatures will almost certainly hit record highs in the next five years, and there is a high probability that global warming will exceed the key threshold of 1.5°C for the first time. High temperatures will have an impact on the global shipping service industry. On Wednesday, the World…
Read MoreTypes and sizes of containers
The 20-foot and 40-foot containers we usually see are called dry cargo containers, also called grocery containers, and some people call them containers. This kind of container is used to transport groceries that do not need temperature control. It has a wide range of applications. There are two types of commonly used 20-foot and 40-foot…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting 2023
Despite the recent market volatility and worries over the economy, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett on Saturday provided a calm and steady voice as he fielded questions from shareholders. That’s not to say that Buffett doesn’t see some turbulence ahead. He said commercial real estate could struggle with higher borrowing rates and banks could face…
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