Tech

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday operations across the maritime sector. From chartering and voyage planning to compliance, documentation and commercial management, shipping companies are increasingly integrating AI into critical workflows.  But according to a new report from Veson Nautical, the real issue facing the industry is no longer whether to adopt AI...

Strategic Marine has secured a fresh order from Mainprize Offshore for the construction of two new 33 m Supa Swath crew transfer vessels, continuing a partnership that has steadily expanded over the years.  The Singapore-based shipbuilder confirmed that the latest contract brings the total number of Supa Swath vessels ordered or delivered to Mainprize Offshore to 10, underlining the offshore operator’s growing reliance on...

GEODIS is strengthening its air freight decision-making by teaming up with aviation data specialist Rotate, in a move aimed at...

The US Postal Service (USPS) is about to change the way it measures and prices parcels, in a move that...

At China’s Port of Qingdao, one of the more traditional and labour-intensive parts of port operations has just been turned on its...

A new international push is taking shape to accelerate the use of liquid hydrogen in global shipping, with the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTA) announcing the creation of the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance.  The initiative is designed to move...

Chartering is slowly shifting into a more data-led process, as high frequency AIS analytics from platforms like Kpler start to...

NACOS Marine is continuing to build out its position in the Nordic maritime technology space with the integration of Finnish specialist Groke Technologies into its operations.  As part of the move, the Turku based company will now operate under the...

In today’s shipping market, running an efficient vessel is no longer enough.  According to Natalia Liashenko, CEO and founder of Marine Solver, the industry is becoming too focused on operational performance while overlooking a deeper issue that increasingly determines whether a ship succeeds or fails under modern environmental regulations: commercial decision-making.  With CII ratings and the...

LNG vessels that many in the market once viewed as ageing assets are suddenly becoming highly sought-after again.  Since tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified and global LNG availability tightened, at least seven large LNG carriers built between 2005 and 2006 have reportedly changed ownership. The renewed activity reflects how quickly energy market disruptions can reshape shipping demand, especially as Asian buyers search for alternative...