Technology News


Maersk Delivers Reefer Exports of Butter From India to Turkey

May 02, 2019

Maersk, a global integrator of container logistics, delivered it’s first-ever shipment of butter from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh (part of the Delhi National Capital Region) to Turkey. Butter exporter VRS Foods exported an initial 6 containers of their brand…

The Future of TOS

May 02, 2019

Can Your Technology Compete in Today's Terminal Operating Landscape? When it comes to terminal automation, ‘failing to plan means planning to fail.’Automation is not a one-size-fits all solution. And, while future terminal operations will necessarily involve technology and autonomous operations…

SC Ports to Use Tideworks Solutions

May 01, 2019

The provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, Tideworks Technology announced that South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has successfully gone live with Tideworks’ graphical planning solution, Spinnaker, at the Port…

Pure Safety Group's 'Checkmate' TR3 Tripod

Apr 30, 2019

Pure Safety Group (PSG), a company dedicated solely to fall protection, has introduced the Checkmate TR3 Tripod, used as Personal Protective Equipment to access workers and provide fall protection in confined space environments.The tripod features…

SCPA taps NASCENT enVision for Wando Gates

Apr 30, 2019

NASCENT Technology, a  provider of gate systems and related technologies, has announced that South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has selected NASCENT's SYNAPSE advanced Gate System, in combination with the company's enVision OCR Portal offerings…

WiseTech Global Acquires Xware

Apr 30, 2019

Global logistics software group, WiseTech Global has announced the acquisition of Xware, a messaging integration solutions provider in Sweden.Xware’s secure, interoperable messaging solution, xTrade, is designed to link organisations to their suppliers and partners…

NAPA and ChartWorld Partner for 'ai'

Apr 29, 2019

NAPA, a leading maritime software, services and data analysis provider and ChartWorld, a leading digital chart agent, has announced their partnership to provide revolutionary artificial intelligence-driven voyage planning and optimization.Oliver Schwarz…

Maersk's Digital Ocean Customs Clearance

Apr 29, 2019

International trade is subjected to diverse and wide controls and customs regulations that need to be met to ensure that traded goods are entering and exiting legally.If a delay occurs, the entire plan gets affected. A delay causes increased expenses such as storage costs…

Wärtsilä Solutions Increase Safety in Arctic Waters

Apr 29, 2019

The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company, to roll out a Wärtsilä Fleet Operations solution for Sovcomflot’s fleet of Arctic shuttle tankers.The aim is to promote sustainable development…

Aon, HudsonCyber team for Maritime Cybersecurity

Apr 29, 2019

Aon and HudsonCyber are joining forces to provide enterprise-level cyber security capability assessment, integrated cyber breach response, and mitigation support to the global marine industry.“We see a real need for collaborative thinking in…

CMA CGM Launches eSolutions

Apr 25, 2019

Global shipping group CMA CGM has launched CMA CGM eSolutions, a digital system which enables its customers to manage the transport of their goods entirely via a digital interface.The digital eco-system comprising an online agency and other…

Viega Names Samona as Head of HR

Apr 24, 2019

Industry veteran Terry Samona has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Viega LLC.Samona oversees human resources management and development at Viega’s operations in the U.S., including headquarters and a seminar center in Broomfield…

Seagull Maritime Acquires Tero Marine

Apr 24, 2019

Seagull Maritime announced that they have acquired a majority of the shares in Tero Marine.  Tero Marine, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, has developed fleet management software for the shipping industry for more than three decades. The company’s flagship…

Trump Adviser 'Cautiously Optimistic' on China Trade Deal

Apr 23, 2019

A top White House economic adviser said on Tuesday the United States and China were making progress in trade negotiations and he was 'cautiously optimistic' about the prospects for striking a deal.Speaking at a luncheon at the National Press Club…

PHOTECTOR Unveils Corporate Rebrand, Senior Hires

Apr 22, 2019

PHOTECTOR, previously known as PEIR, today announced a corporate rebrand and several new key senior hires.“We are excited about the corporate rebranding of PHOTECTOR, strategic actions that go far beyond a name change from PEIR,” said Tom Burke…

Current News

DFC, Chubb Announce Additional Partners and Maritime Reinsurance Coverage

Petronas-Chartered Tanker Passes Through Hormuz

Ukrainian Drones Sink Russian Cargo Vessel

Operations Begin at Jubail Container Terminal in Saudi Arabia

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News