
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

DP World plans stablecoin-based payment system to boost trade
DP World’s stablecoin payments technology aims to make cross-border financial transactions seamless, especially in emerging markets, which are usually in regions where many businesses struggle with access to global banking infrastructure

Shipbuilding budget soars 40% as South Korea commits to industry growth
Initiative aligns with the ‘K-Shipbuilding Super Gap Vision 2040’, which aims to solidify the country’s position as a global leader in the sector

McKinsey report underlines massive role of Greek shipping home and abroad
Consultancy identifies scope to increase current $14bn impact on economy by as much as 30%

MOL start-up arm partners with Singapore government-linked fund
Move will help develop Singapore’s technology ecosystem. Singapore startups will be able to tap MOL Plus’ networks in Japan to access investors and business opportunities

Wallenius SOL snaps up UK-Baltic ro-ro operator Mann Lines
Mann Lines chief executive Bill Binks, who becomes a vice-president at Wallenius SOL, said: ‘We are thrilled to embark on this journey together, as we unite our expertise and resources.’

MSC rolls out remote monitoring to reefer fleet
MSC unveils ‘most advanced’ remote monitoring system for refrigerated cargoes, as it finally joins the list of carriers to offer the smart reefer technology

The Daily View: Attack of the clones
Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping

Dead identities: over 25 ships using scrapped IMO numbers
The inability to accurately track and identify certain vessels goes beyond safety concerns at a time when merchant ships play a pivotal role in sanctions circumvention and growing grey-zone aggression

Clubs and owners braced for Trump trouble over sanctions
Diversification is working for clubs, says Gard

ZeroNorth reports first operating profit
The digital optimisation platform registered its first positive ebitda in December 2024 and said it expects to record positive earnings for the whole of 2025

EDT teams up with Synergy for offshore vessel push
Partnership between Cyprus- and Singapore-based firms will focus on decarbonisation and digitalisation challenges in ‘unique’ sector

Capital partners Force Technology for ‘first’ XR bridge simulator in Europe
System seen not only as empowering seafarers to meet industry requirements but reducing environmental impact of training activities
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