What do SOC and COC mean in logistics inquiries?SOC (Shipper’s Own Container) — Owner’s Own ContainerA container purchased, leased, or owned by the shipper (owner).From the moment you own this container, it belongs to you, and you are responsible for its allocation, maintenance, and recovery.Imagine owning a car; you can go wherever you want, and … Read more
In the logistics transportation of import and export goods, the selection of containers is a significant topic. Among them, the terms COC and SOC frequently appear. What exactly are they, and what are the differences? Today, let’s have a detailed discussion. 1. What are COC and SOC? (1) COC (Carrier’s Own Container) – Carrier’s Own … Read more
Introduction By 2017, Nigeria’s seaports were choking under the weight of inefficiencies. Over 90% of Nigeria’s trade flows through its ports, with Apapa alone handling more than 80% of that volume (WITS, 2023; William, 2020). A well-functioning port is essential for lowering trade costs, improving supply chains, attracting investment, and boosting trade (Mlambo, 2021; Ayesu, … Read more
Large-scale 3D printing technology will become an important development direction in the fields of mobile vehicles and logistics. [Qiming Additive Manufacturing]Ukrainian startupLemki Robotix has partnered with German 3D printing company iSCALEto launch a fully3D printed off-road robot, made entirely from recyclable materials. This robot belongs to the category of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and can … Read more
In an era of rapid digitalization and intelligence, companies are seeking transformation and upgrades to enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Multiway Robotics, with its leading unmanned forklift and intelligent logistics solutions,has partnered with the Fortune Global 500 company Sumitomo to successfully achieve the automation upgrade of production line logistics.. MW Project Background and Objectives Sumitomo aims … Read more
On April 18, the 2025 Electronic Industry Logistics Development Conference was successfully held in Guangzhou. The conference invited Associate Professor Zheng Huawen from Shenzhen Technology University to deliver a keynote speech. In his keynote speech titled “New Paradigm for Intelligent Warehousing Development in the Wave of AI and Humanoid Robots“, Zheng Huawen shared the following … Read more
CEO of Jiangsu Zhiku Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Cai Chuan Yu Zhiku Intelligent has launched a six-way shuttle vehicle, replacing traditional automation equipment with robots to provide more efficient and flexible solutions that meet the market’s demand for high flexibility and convenient delivery. NEXT Driven by the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology and the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us 1. The Connotation and Strategic Value of Clean Marine Logistics Model The Clean Marine Operations & Logistics System (C-MOLS) is a new paradigm for marine transportation development centered on green low-carbon, digitalization, and energy integration. This model constructs a three-dimensional operational system of “green ships + intelligent … Read more