
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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GSBN makes foray in Latin America
Cargo Release is supported by Cosco Shipping Lines, Orient Overseas Container Line and Hutchison Ports

Cosco responds to global supply chain disruptions
Company says move is response to pandemic-induced delays and greater demand for a more stable and resilient supply chain

MPA Singapore forms green corridor with Rotterdam
Agreement aims to optimise maritime efficiency, safety, and the transparent flow of goods by creating a digital trade lane in which relevant data, electronic documentation and standards are shared

China issues implementation plan to achieve carbon emission goal
China will make a major push to boost green and smart ships

Does shipping now have too much data?
Some shipowners have invested in software systems that are no longer supported. The best system is one that is used, and where owners and managers are supported to understand the information

Infinity Maritime adds ABS to sustainability team
Interest coming from owners of tankers, gas carriers and shortsea shipping as well as bulkers, says Infinity

PSA launches digitalisation initiatives in Singapore’s haulage sector
Digitalised processes enable greater efficiency, reliability, timeliness and transparency in the movement of goods across supply chains, PSA said

Port digitalisation progressing, but challenges remain
Integrating new technologies with existing systems can be a major hurdle

Braemar launches digital carbon-offset platform
Projects will include sustainable agroforestry on the Guatemalan conservation coast, protecting habitats for critically endangered species in Indonesia, and measures to reduce air pollution in Jiangxi province in China

Why autonomy in maritime may be the answer after all
Research into the state of co-operation between humans and machines at sea finds that seafarers are generally in favour of digital tech

Digital solutions are here to stay — but not through disruption
Few new entrants to the sector are expected to survive, but collectively they will transform the way the industry operates

Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas adopts AI to improve port efficiency
Tanjung Pelepas is deploying the the MarineM system, from Singapore’s Innovez One
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