Tech

Posidonia 2026 will shine a spotlight on the next generation of maritime technology companies next week as The Captain’s Table officially unveils the finalists selected for its Maritime Innovation Demo Day in Athens.  The event, scheduled for June 3 at The Margi Hotel during Posidonia week, will bring together startups and scale-ups developing solutions across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, vessel operations, emissions reduction and maritime financial services. ...

As interest in wind-assisted propulsion continues to accelerate across the maritime sector, UK-based clean technology company GT Wings has introduced a new performance assessment tool designed to help shipowners better evaluate the commercial value of wind propulsion systems before installation.  The company announced that the new modelling framework, developed in partnership with maritime simulation specialist Blue Wasp Marine, has now received independent verification from classification...

Singapore-based BW Epic Kosan (BWEK) has deepened its collaboration with GIT Coatings as the company accelerates the rollout of proactive...

Oslo-based maritime fuel platform Ofiniti has acquired Rotterdam-headquartered maritime intelligence company Teqplay as part of a broader strategy to expand...

Maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND has entered into a strategic partnership with digital identity platform LedgID as both companies look to...

Walmart continues to significantly accelerate its delivery capabilities, with store-fulfilled logistics playing a central role in its fast-growing e-commerce performance....

The growing pressure on global shipping routes, particularly between Asia and Europe, is reviving long-standing discussions about alternative propulsion models...

Maritime digital solutions provider Marlink has signed a strategic partnership with vessel analytics company Metis in a move aimed at expanding shipowners’ access to advanced vessel data intelligence and AI-powered operational analytics.  Under the agreement, Marlink will act as a strategic integration partner for Metis’ vessel performance and operational data solutions, combining Metis’ onboard analytics and high-frequency data acquisition capabilities with Marlink’s global digital infrastructure, cyber-secure connectivity services and worldwide maritime support...

Shipping companies are being forced to rethink traditional voyage planning strategies as geopolitical tensions, volatile fuel markets and operational disruptions continue to reshape global trade flows, according to maritime technology specialist StormGeo.  The company believes the industry must move away from static operational decision-making and adopt more adaptive, AI-driven voyage optimisation strategies capable of responding in real time to changing market and operational conditions.  Recent disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle...

Product tanker operator Hafnia is accelerating the deployment of enterprise AI platform Complexio across its business after the first phase of implementation delivered early operational improvements in commercial and finance workflows.  The update was revealed in Hafnia’s first-quarter results, where chief executive Mikael Skov highlighted faster response times and improved operational efficiency following the platform’s initial rollout.  Skov described Complexio as an enterprise AI solution that combines conversational AI, workflow analytics and automation tools to support faster and...