Tag: digitalization

Digitalization plays a crucial role in the shipping industry and in how operations can improve. Therefore, Newport Shipping launched an online portal aiming to improve and ease ship repair and retrofit works.

With digitalization being at the forefront goals of the shipping industry, Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is about to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) as part of the UK Government’s 5G Trials and Testbeds Programme.

Given the fact that most modern container ships are equipped with loading computers, North P&I Club launched a guidance, focused on the importance of correctly using computer programs for container stowage.

The International Maritime Security Associates, INC (IMSA) launched a shipboard based cyber security assessment tool to assist the industry be in line with the IMO 2021 cyber security regulations. 

With a new Safetytech PoC Fund, the Safetytech Accelerator aims to facilitate the trials of digital products and services that can significantly enhance safety and reduce risk in safety-critical industries and infrastructure. 

Technology firm Nautilus Labs announced a partnership to improve fleet performance with Carisbrooke Shipping and SMT Shipping. 

The Port of Rotterdam along with the STC International shake hands and developed a new online Port Management Programme focused on digitalization.

Director General of Amirabad Ports and Maritime noted that one of the most important goals of port smartization is to turn the port into a neutral interface to provide services to maritime sector.

Isle of Man Ship Registry became the first Flag State to launch a seafarer welfare app, named as "Crew Matters", as it has just gone live and is available to approximately 10.000 seafarers.

A leading fintech company for trade and trade finance collaborated with a Singapore-based company, launching a new logistics module, blockchain-enabled, expanding Kratos that will enable shipping stakeholders to easily collaborate and do business together.