Software Solutions News


Maersk Container Launches Cold Chain Energy Meter

Jun 13, 2017

Maersk Container Industry is introducing an energy meter with its Star Cool refrigerated containers. Star Cool refrigerated containers are now fitted with a new embedded digital feature that offers visibility and precise knowledge of actual energy consumption…

SailSafely Gets 300 Ambassadors

Jun 13, 2017

The SejlSikkert (SailSafely ) campaign enjoys fair winds and is now backed by more than 300 ambassadors, says a statement from Danish Maritime Authority (DMA). Nautical warnings are now updated daily in the SejlSikkert App (SailSafely App)…

ABB Software Aids Supertankers Entering Port of Long Beach

Jun 13, 2017

Supertankers entering the Port of Long Beach will use ABB’s marine software to produce real-time data of the keel-to-seabed clearance, improving the safety and efficiency of the operations.  Sensors fitted to Tesoro vessels will send information to a Portable Surveyor Box (PSB)…

Tideworks Launches New TOS Data Platform

Jun 12, 2017

New offering from Tideworks provides insight into data across its Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) product suite to enhance operations  Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of terminal management and planning software solutions…

Navis Puts TOS on Cloud 9

Jun 05, 2017

You don’t have to go it alone. The most experienced Terminal Operating System provider on the planet has already been there and done that.  The average terminal is a city unto itself – a jumble of berths, loading docks, automated cranes and transportation vehicles…

Descartes Acquires PCSTrac Business

Jun 02, 2017

Descartes Systems Group said it has acquired the assets of Philadelphia based PCSTrac, Inc., including certain related assets of Progressive Computer Services Inc. dba PCS Technologies. The purchase price for the cash acquisition was approximately $11…

Wärtsilä introduces its Eniram SkyLight 2.0

May 31, 2017

Eniram, a Wärtsilä company, has introduced a major update to its performance monitoring system targeted at commercial shipping operators.  The Eniram SkyLight 2.0 adds nautical maps, weather layers, and route importation to make predictive analysis and proactive planning more available…

Norsepower CEO Scoops Young Entrepreneur Award

May 31, 2017

Norsepower Oy Ltd., a leading provider of low-maintenance, software operated, and data verified auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has announced that its CEO Tuomas Riski is this year’s recipient of the ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’. The accolade was presented to Tuomas yesterday…

DNV GL's ECO Insight Tops 1400 Vessels

May 31, 2017

DNV GL revealed that more than 1,400 vessels have already signed up to its innovative fleet performance management solution ECO Insight. On the market for just over two years, ECO Insight has rapidly become the leading maritime performance management solution…

DNV GL Focus on Digitalization at Nor-Shipping

May 30, 2017

DNV GL held it’s traditional press conference at the Nor-Shipping trade fair today. This year, the event took place on the Vision of the Fjords, a DNV GL-classed carbon fiber hybrid ferry.  The content showcased DNV GL’s innovative vision…

SKF Extends Monitoring Platform for Ship Emission

May 30, 2017

SKF has extended its BlueMon environmental monitoring and mapping system to meet the maritime emission requirements of MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI.  As the number of Emission Control Areas (ECAs) grows, and limits become stricter, ship operators…

Hazard Map to Supplement 'Capt.'s DOSCA'

May 24, 2017

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will add a hazard map to the Captain's Dynamic Operation System for Counter planning and Analysis (Capt.'s DOSCA), which is provided by Weathernews, and used onboard MOL ships when they are underway. MOL already uses the system on many of its operated vessels…

Denmark Paving Way for Digitalization

May 22, 2017

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has launched pilot project to examine the value of blockchain technology. When they want to register ships today, shipowners are still required to fill in and handle documents manually.  With the goal of helping to promote digitalization in Blue Denmark…

CrowdStrike: Countering Maritime’s ‘Invisible Pirates’

May 22, 2017

“Maritime has been described as ‘the next playground for hackers,’” said John Titmus, Director, EMEA - Cybersecurity Strategy Advisor at cyber security specialist CrowdStrike. “It’s an industry revolving around high value assets, moving valuable cargoes…

NYK Introduces New Navigation Support Tool

May 18, 2017

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), the Monohakobi Technology Institute and Japan Radio have jointly developed a support tool that enables officers to better manage and share navigational information.  The tool will be sold by JRC under the name “J-Marine NeCST”…

Current News

Israel Bombs Yemen's Hodeidah Port

SAAM Terminals Holds Fourth Port Gathering to Reflect on Industry Challenges

Greensand’s CO2 Transit Terminal at Port Esbjerg Starts Taking Shape

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Finalizes Acquisition of Armacup

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News