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
Over half of cargo owners blame box carriers for holding back digitalisation, survey finds
A survey of cargo owners found 54% blamed shipowners for blocking the digital transition. Staff fearing for their jobs make up a big cohort of those opposed to new technology
Sharp expansion seen in maritime AI market
Data-driven, condition-based maintenance and port management were highlighted as being prime among six critical areas AI was being applied to in the industry
NorthStandard highlights expanded geographical reach in first half of policy year
Revamped website has increased emphasis on risk intelligence
The future of shipping is not just about the ships, says Lloyd’s Register chief executive
Class role in the energy and digital transformation requires expertise in crew training as well as technical efficiencies, argues LR chief executive Nick Brown
CMES establishes tech subsidiary for digitalisation
The subsidiary will operate on the BRITC eBL Platform, an infrastructure launched by CMES in 2021, offering electronic bill of lading services
Shipping rides cyber storm with minimal disruption
As industries around the globe suffered chaos at the hands of IT outages, the impact on shipping was kept to a minimum
Driving efficiency and trust: DNV’s Emissions Connect in the new EU ETS landscape
Following the expansion of the EU ETS into shipping in January 2024, the importance of accurate, reliable data has never been higher
Can artificial intelligence fix real supply chain problems?
There is a non-negligible risk that AI becomes just another buzzword in the lexicon of failed IT projects. But DP World is confident that it may deliver the goods, literally
We gave the seafarers internet, and now they can’t get off it
Employers complain about seafarers not getting enough rest, not socialising on board and facing an added hardship from greater awareness of daily troubles at home
Greek flag enters digital age with first electronic certificate
New application seen as ‘essential first step’ towards digitalising the country’s shipping ministry
Eastern Pacific to install AI monitoring across its fleet
The operator is partnering with DeepSea Technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through real-time monitoring
Blue Visby optimiser trial yields ‘significant’ CO2 savings
A voyage optimisation software trial yielded CO2 average savings of 17.3%, according to the Blue Visby consortium
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