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A New Age for Norwegian Shipping

Oct 29, 2018

It’s about more than maritime. Harald Solberg, CEO of the Norwegian Shipping Association, sees a world of opportunity from his office overlooking Oslo. Here he talks markets, innovation, ocean developments, and even rubbish. Norway, he believes…

Rio Tinto: Autonomous Ships "Not Far Off"

Oct 29, 2018

Mining companies must forge new ties with partners from customers to governments as they pursue innovation and compete for talent with technology giants, Rio Tinto's chief executive said in a speech to be delivered on Tuesday.The mining industry…

US Maritime NOT Prepared for Cyber Attacks: Survey

Oct 28, 2018

Almost 80% of large U.S. maritime industry companies surveyed reported that cyberattackers targeted their companies within the past year, according to a new maritime cybersecurity survey.The inaugural Maritime Cybersecurity Survey from New Orleans…

London P&I Club Issues Guide to ECDIS Management

Oct 26, 2018

THE London P&I Club has joined forces with London Offshore Consultants (LOC) to produce a guide to the proper management of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) on board ships.The driving force behind the publication, ‘Is…

GNS, SIRM Join to Povide Cloud-based Services for Ship Managers

Oct 25, 2018

The  maritime technology company Global Navigation Solutions (GNS) and the supplier of navigation and telecommunications equipment and services SIRM have announced a new strategic partnership.The new partnership will combine GNS’s expertise in data intelligence…

CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM Broaden Strategic Partnership

Oct 25, 2018

The new partnership places CMA CGM as a long-term strategic partner through a reinforced industrial project.CMA CGM has been CEVA Logistics’ reference shareholder since its listing on the SIX stock exchange in May 2018. CMA CGM signed a new relationship agreement with CEVA on Wednesday…

Hurtigruten Orders New Hybrid Powered Expedition Ship

Oct 25, 2018

Hurtigruten continues to push the borders for green travel – and orders new, groundbreaking hybrid powered expedition cruise ship.Hurtigruten, an expedition cruise operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kleven Verft…

Maersk Begins Port Operations at Ennore, Tamil Nadu

Oct 23, 2018

Maersk begins its port operations at Ennore (Kamarajar port), Tamil Nadu offering connectivity between the Far-East Asian ports of Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Busan (South Korea) and Xingang (China) and the Indian ports of Chennai, Krishnapatnam & Visakhapatnam…

Shore Power: Holland America Line Plugs In

Oct 23, 2018

ABB shore power connectors retrofitted to three Holland America Line vessels will help these ships achieve low emissions in port anywhere in the world.Cruise line Holland American Line will retrofit three of its vessels with ABB’s innovative…

E2open to Acquire INTTRA

Oct 22, 2018

E2open announced the acquisition of ocean shipping network, software and information provider INTTRA. The combination of INTTRA’s ocean carrier and shipper network with E2open’s business network will create a unified global logistics and supply chain network…

Verifavia Signs with Two Ship Managers

Oct 22, 2018

Verifavia, an emissions verification company for the transport sector (aviation and shipping), has announced major cooperation’s with two of the world’s largest ship managers, namely Wallem Ship Management in Hong Kong and Zeaborn Ship Management in Hamburg (a consolidation of E…

Abu Dhabi Ports, MSC Join with Silsal for Blockchain Solution

Oct 21, 2018

Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary Maqta Gateway said that it is to carry out its first testing of international blockchain solution Silsal with a maritime operator in partnership with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in shipping and logistics…

Container Logistics Blockchain Pilot Launched in Rotterdam

Oct 21, 2018

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Samsung SDS and ABN AMRO are preparing to launch a container logistics blockchain pilot.The pilot will seek to use blockchain technology to build a platform for efficient and paperless administration processes…

Internet of Ships Open Platform Establishes Testbed

Oct 19, 2018

A testbed was established for an Internet of Ships Open Platform (IoS-OP), and for the test NYK provided a next-generation onboard IoT platform that the company has been developing with MTI Co. Ltd., an NYK Group company, and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT)…

EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc Launches Network for Drone Demonstration

Oct 19, 2018

EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc launched the European network for drone demonstration projects. The network will become a forum to share knowledge on how to keep drone operations safe, secure and green.According to press release, it will…

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