1) Come up with a list of at least 10 ideas to replace current shipping technologies
- Use of centralized inventory to implement global logistic strategies
- Improved ship hull design with better communication gadgets
- Automated clearance of materials in the port
- Utilizing the newest weather and ocean current information (voyage optimization)
- Use of the real time tracking through the use of GPS for easier location of ships and determine arrival time accurately
- Selective catalytic reduction by using a catalytic converter that screens out almost 95% of Nitrogen Oxide emissions.
- Charter renegotiation
- Slow steaming-sailing at a slower speed to cut carbon emissions and reduce fuel consumption
- Application of e-commerce in ports
- Use of hybrid engines such as diesel-electric propulsion system
- Using other forms of fuel such as solar and wind
2) Broaden on three of those ideas with details (a paragraph each).
Charter renegotiation
This is a new technology that can be utilized in the shipping industry to ensure ships run a the most efficient speed while providing real time supply of materials at all ports without delays. Charter renegotiation will ensure goods are transported form one point to another using the correct supply chains and wit no delays.
Application of e-commerce
The use of internet technology in the shipping industry will transform the sector into a value added logistic service provider. Electronic commerce is the use of internet based systems to carryout various processes. The terminal operating systems are the most used areas in the port since they involve many activities. Introduction of e-commerce creates an efficient operating system and total customer satisfaction.
Hybrid engine technology
The hybrid engine technology is the newest design of engines for both large and small ships. These engines have lower fuel and energy consumption and produce less carbon dioxide emission. In addition, they have a greater cruising range compared to the common diesel engines, highly reliable and less noisy. The technology combines electric power and diesel power or gas turbine. Moreover, the engine is small hence occupies a lesser space.
