A vessel call sign is a unique identifier assigned to a ship for radio communication purposes. It is used to distinguish the vessel from others in maritime communication systems, including VHF radios and satellite communications.
A vessel omission (sometimes called a port omission) occurs when a scheduled vessel does not call at a planned port during its voyage. This disruption means that the vessel skips the port entirely, which can impact the transportation and delivery schedules of goods.
In cargo shipping, vessel rotation is the planned sequence of port calls that a shipping vessel follows on its route to optimize cargo loading and unloading operations.
The timetable of departure and arrival times for each port call on the rotation of the vessel in question.
A journey by sea from one port or country to another one or, in case of a round trip, to the same port.
Warehouse utilization is a logistics metric that refers to the effective use of available warehouse space for storing goods and inventory.
Order for specific transportation work carried out by a third party provider on behalf of the issuing party.
Logistics yard management refers to the process of overseeing and controlling the movement of trucks, trailers, containers, and other vehicles within a yard or distribution center. This includes tasks such as scheduling, tracking, and coordinating the arrival, departure, and storage of these vehicles.
Scope 3 emissions
What are Scope 3 emissions?
Scope 3 emissions refer to indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated by activities associated with an organization's value chain, including its upstream and downstream activities such as procurement, transportation, product use, and disposal. These emissions occur outside of an organization's direct control but are a result of its business activities.
How to calculate Scope 3 emissions
Calculating Scope 3 emissions involves identifying and quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions associated with various activities across the entire value chain. This includes gathering data on supplier emissions, employee commuting, business travel, product transportation, and end-of-life disposal. Specialized emissions reporting tools and methodologies, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, are often used to measure and report scope 3 emissions.
How to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Reducing Scope 3 emissions requires collaboration and engagement with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to address emissions throughout the value chain. Strategies may include improving energy efficiency, sourcing materials from sustainable suppliers, optimizing transportation routes, promoting circular economy practices, and encouraging responsible product usage and disposal.