Digitalisation
Digitalisation of the maritime sector may be progressing at a slower rate than in certain other sectors, but new technologies are gradually being integrated. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the ‘internet of things’ and ‘smart’ ports are all on the horizon. However, challenges and concerns remain in regard to regulation, training, liabilities and costs
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Digital solutions must address specific maritime issues
There has been an expansion of technologies across the maritime sector in recent years, reflecting an earlier bubble in oil and gas. The way forward is to own the problem — and the solution
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Expert Focus: Who will thrive or merely survive in the digital future?
In this Expert Focus video, produced as part of Lloyd’s List’s Future of Shipping programme, OrbitMI chief executive officer Ali Riaz explains how the future of shipping is digital and why leadership is critical to building a digital future
Data pricing seen as crucial to GSBN’s digital ambition in trade finance
Enabling banks direct and authorised access to shipping and port companies’ shipment data to provide the proof for financing in a quicker and safer manner, stands at the core of the new products
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is AI really changing shipping?
Technology changes slowly at first and then very, very rapidly and there is a small window of opportunity before artificial intelligence becomes normalised in shipping. This week on the Lloyd’s List Podcast we are exploring whether the AI revolution really is changing shipping and why the answer to that question is less a story about technology and more about an industry that is rapidly evolving into a tiered structure of haves and have nots
Cryptocurrencies keep Venezuela crude exports flowing
The crypto network, alongside a fleet of elderly tankers already engaged in sanctions-busting shipping, provides ready-made template for evasion as Europe curtails Russian energy commodities exports
Is artificial intelligence just one more digital headache?
A new and insightful study of AI, its development, sub-systems, and potential is a useful addition to the library of digital tech guides. Recommendations for getting the best from it include hiring human expertise
Seeking cyber resilience for the emerging technology waves
Ensuring safety and cyber security in information technology and operational technology requires collaboration, not a silver bullet
Technological enhancements a catalyst for shipping pools performance
An emerging trend towards tanker pools could accelerate if owners take advantage of focused efforts in providing pooling services based on technology
Inchcape targets growth under new ownership
New ownership allows Inchcape to pursue consolidation through complementary acquisitions to strengthen its port agency business as well as opportunities in the maritime data segment
Maersk’s TradeLens platform operator names new chief executive
‘After a successful ramp-up where several industry leaders have joined TradeLens, the focus now shifts towards enhancing the customer experience and monetising the platform,’ said Maersk’s Vincent Clerc
Toolkit plots shipping’s path through software jungle
Fleet digitalisation is expected to account for about half the efficiency gains needed for shipping to meet its decarbonisation 2050 goals. But the software available is growing exponentially
Logistics platform GSBN dips toes into Europe
Pilot project involves terminal operator Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Cosco Shipping Lines, freight forwarder OOCL Logistics and Chinese trader Sumec
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