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The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed plan for gathering import and export information from vessel-operating common carriers that is responsive to a requirement established as part of Public Law 116-146, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA).

RightShip announced a new tie-up for its recently launched Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) with port data-sharing platform NxtPort International (NxtPort Int’l), a marketplace for port communities, that originated in the Port of Antwerp, and deploys to 3000+ public and private entities.

IMO announced its support to the Government of Nigeria in its efforts to develop a Port Community System (PCS) for electronic data exchange  for its ports complex, from January to June 2022.

PGS announced the launch of a major reprocessing project, which is expected to be 'the cornerstone of a new regional-scale MegaSurveyPlus dataset for Nigeria' by end of this year.

The latest version of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Data Model (version 3.11.0) has been published, IMO recently informed.

Samsung Heavy Industries chosen Light Structures AS to deliver comprehensive ice load monitoring systems for 10 Arctic LNG Carriers.

Japanese company K LINE and IBM Japan conducted a field trial in an effort to strengthen the safety management of cargo handling.

Funded by the Geospatial Commission and Innovate UK, SpacePort project goals to develop how novel geospatial systems can streamline port operations, in an effort to boost efficiency.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) launched a range of services providing UK emergency responders and planners with access to an extensive suite of marine geospatial data through the UK government’s centralized Resilience Direct network.

In this smart world that we live in, the hard part is not to keep up with the technological changes, but to find the pieces missing and connect all of our digital knowledge to fill the gaps. Thus, when it comes to the shipping industry, although digitalization is the future, it is important that the industry focuses on two things; Data harmonization and data sharing.