
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

Rotterdam implements track and trace standard
Full-scale adoption of container tracking standard seeks to make port processes more efficient and transparent

Management by Exception could be shipping’s future
Richard Buckley named his company 90 Percent of Everything to reflect shipping’s vital role in transporting the vast majority of everything that is traded worldwide. He is convinced that we’re on the threshold of a new way of looking at shipmanagement, based on his experience of developing software to support what he calls ‘Management by Exception’ (MbE)

Digitalisation boosts improvements in port safety culture
Fatalities in UK ports are few and far between thanks to concerted efforts from ports and safety organisations, but technology and improving safety culture can drive accidents down even further

South Korea’s HD Hyundai partners with HII to boost US naval shipbuilding
The partnership is expected to accelerate HD Hyundai’s entry into the US market, positioning the company to benefit from rising tensions between the US and China in the shipbuilding sector

Sustainability should not override safety, regulators told
On the cusp of crucial IMO climate talks, a senior Greek owner says a skilled workforce is needed for decarbonising as well as safety, but the industry should have 'no illusions' about the scale of the task

New K Line president maps out vision to navigate heightened risks
K Line president pledges strategic growth in an increasingly uncertain world by leaning into the shipping giant’s strengths around safety, technology and customer partnerships

Voyage optimisation delivers performance and competitive advantages
The cost of inefficient voyages is no longer sustainable, so optimisation is essential

Greek flag continues to sink despite new digital platform
Despite maintaining its image for safety and prestige, the country’s flag is continuing to lose ground and now accounts for just 13.8% of Greek shipping, according to latest statistics

South Korea to provide labour for small and medium domestic shipbuilders
With small- and medium-sized shipbuilders facing a shortage of skilled workers, the government has looked to repeat last year’s initiative to train jobseekers in the sector

Strategic slowdown across businesses as uncertainty stalks Singapore Maritime Week
Geopolitical turbulence is holding up investment decisions and forcing companies to slow down strategic shifts, but leadership responsibilities remain, argued executives at the Lloyd’s List Outlook Forum held during Singapore Maritime Week

Rethink your supply chain with PortPlus+: A smarter approach to complexity
Those responsible for managing the evolving logistics landscape must adapt

‘The establishment, verification and use of management systems are spot on for use of AI’ says RINA digital head
Lars Riisberg is the CEO of RINA Digital Solutions and was formerly CEO of Logimatic Solutions, which was acquired by RINA in 2021 to expand its digital capabilities. He has been involved in AI for more than 35 years and in this sponsored podcast he describes the relationships between data and AI-based applications
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