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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PSA Marine launches real-time port delivery alerts
New digital system supports connectivity and transparency across maritime stakeholders
ABS launches maritime software company
Wavesight will combine ABS’ fleet management and vessel performance platforms, which the classification society says are already installed on more than 5,000 vessels
Why the pandemic was a watershed for shipping
In the same way that the switch from ‘relationship banking’ to ‘digital banking’ has taken 10-15 years to get right, so the move from relationship-shipping to data-shipping will take a decade or more
Maersk and IBM to halt TradeLens operations in 2023
TradeLens had not reached the level of commercial viability necessary to continue work and meet the financial expectations as an independent business, Maersk said in a statement
FMC’s Bentzel sees ‘huge’ upside in harmonising US data flows
Commissioner Carl Bentzel says there are behind-the-scenes discussions going on ‘just to make sure that this is achievable with without incredible cost’
75 Ernst Meyer, Torvald Klaveness
Mr Meyer, the second chief from outside the Klaveness family, has a strategic ambition of making seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonised and cost-effective, with a focus on safety
Shipowners must know the responsibilities of data ownership
As digitalisation gains significance for maritime decarbonisation, understanding who owns what and how to reach agreement with equipment manufacturers will become increasingly important
Start-up platform ties up with shipping association in Singapore
This support channel will broaden the engagement efforts of the PIER71 maritime innovation initiative by connecting start-ups with industry partners that have not participated in its programmes before
Maritime start-up network launched to push innovation
The Ocean Founders initiative will give the industry a chance to hear from the heart of innovation. It will also provide start-ups with a platform to air their thoughts about the kind of hurdles they face in bringing new ideas to fruition
Design efficiencies drive safer, sustainable ships
A powerful combination of data analytics, modelling software and design process efficiencies has established new foundations for building leaner, greener ships which uphold the highest safety standards, according to ClassNK
Singapore in talks for green shipping corridors to US west coast ports
Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach are key hubs on the trans-Pacific shipping lanes
Digital communications in shipping is not a drill
Lloyd’s List markets editor Michelle Wiese Bockmann will feature as part of a virtual panel discussion on why shipping should care about digital communications to be broadcast on November 3
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