Melvin MathewsJan 27, 20232 min readHas the time arrived for a different type of container?Cargoes come in various forms. Depending on the type, weight or volume of the cargo, the logistics and transportation options across the...
Melvin MathewsSep 9, 20223 min readShould the bulk cargo industry containerise?Historically, bulk cargo is transported globally from areas where it is produced, cultivated or mined to areas where it is consumed or...
Melvin MathewsMay 13, 20222 min readThe digitalisation of cargo flow in the breakbulk sector - Part 1Modern shipping is primarily dominated by bulk shipping and container shipping. There are more of these ship types than any other types...
Melvin MathewsDec 24, 20206 min readWith cryptocurrencies rising - should we invest in Gold or Bitcoin?Rise of Bitcoin and crypto currencies as alternate investment options to gold
Melvin MathewsJun 24, 20201 min readWhat does the crude tanker sector look like during the pandemic?How the crude oil tanker sector is going to evolve when we emerge from the pandemic remains to be seen
Melvin MathewsMar 11, 20203 min readWhat will digitalisation of bulk shipping look like? (Part 2)How can bulk shipping digitalise, what are the main points? Digitalisation of bulk shipping commences at the interface between the...
Melvin MathewsMar 2, 20204 min readWhat will digitalisation of bulk shipping look like? (Part 1)Digitalisation is a hot discussion topic of today, and what’s on everyone’s lips, is how will it impact shipping? Digital developments...
Melvin MathewsFeb 25, 20203 min readTitans: Google maps versus ECDISHumans have been using maps for thousands of years. It is therefore not surprising that ‘Cartography’ as a subject exists, which is the...