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Cargo Security Goes High Tech

Feb 05, 2018

Cargo security goes high tech in its quest to account for cargo damage. Two different firms bring the same goals to the supply chain. The need for vessel and cargo tracking has always been necessary. But, the methods and equipment to accomplish those tasks haven’t always been available…

Unlocking New LNG Transfer Possibilities

Feb 05, 2018

Cryogenic hose technology is driving a rethink of LNG transfer in bunkering – and beyond. Many backers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, as well as wider industry stakeholders, have for a while now suggested that it will soon enjoy exponential growth as a future bunker fuel…

New 3D Virtual Application for K-Sim Cargo Simulator

Feb 05, 2018

Kongsberg Digital has launched a new 3D virtual application for its state-of-the-art K-Sim Cargo simulator. The system generates high-fidelity visualization for operational training on important areas of the cargo deck, enabling training centers…

Remotely Operated Fireboat Under Development

Feb 05, 2018

Robert Allan Ltd. and Kongsberg Maritime announced a collaboration to develop a new remotely-operated fireboat that will allow first responders to attack dangerous port fires more aggressively and safer than ever before.The un-crewed RALamander…

NileDutch Implements Transmetrics Predictive Optimisation Software

Feb 04, 2018

In order to streamline our empty container flows and increase efficiency, NileDutch has started working with Transmetrics of Bulgaria, a tech startup that provides predictive logistics solutions.  Transmetrics already has extensive experience…

Hamburg Port Authority Tests 5G with Deutsche Telekom, Nokia

Feb 02, 2018

Hamburg Port Authority has joined forces with Deutsche Telekom and Nokia to test 5G applications at the Port of Hamburg. 'Testing of 5G is to commence in an industrial environment in the Port of Hamburg, with the Hamburg Port Authority…

DMA to Digitalise Port State Control

Feb 02, 2018

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) are examining how online control of certificates could make Port State Control (PSC) inspections more efficient. This happens in the wake of the DMA’s implementation of digital certificates on Danish ships…

Descartes Acquires Aljex

Feb 02, 2018

Descartes Systems Group, specialist in logistics software, supply chain management software, and cloud-based services for logistics businesses, announced it has acquired Aljex Software, Inc., a cloud-based provider of back-office transportation…

Port of Rotterdam, IBM to Build a Connected, Smart Port of the Future

Jan 31, 2018

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and IBM has announced their collaboration on a multi-year digitization initiative to transform the port’s operational environment using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the cloud to benefit the port and those who use it…

Euronext to Widen Block Trade Offer to Commodities

Jan 30, 2018

Euronext said on Tuesday it will extend its Large-in-Scale (LIS) trade facility to commodity futures in response to interest in block trades. Euronext's most active commodity futures contracts, wheat and rapeseed, will be available on LIS Trade…

Tanker Outlook: McQuilling Publishes 2018-2022 Report

Jan 29, 2018

In 2017, global ton-mile demand to transport crude and residual fuels increased by 5.4 percent, supported by a 4.9 percent increase in VLCCs (which accounted for 62 percent of the total demand for dirty tankers), according to McQuilling Services’ 2018-2022 Tanker Market Outlook report…

IMO to Promote e-Navigation

Jan 28, 2018

Reliable, user-friendly and integrated navigation and communications systems can help with decision making on a ship. That is where e-Navigation comes in.   International Maritime Organization (IMO) attended the e-Navigation Underway International…

HMM Rolls Out ‘-60ºC Ultra-Freezer’ Service

Jan 25, 2018

South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced that it started its first ‘Ultra-Freezer’ service from Busan, Korea to Barcelona, Spain, based on its rich experience in the high-tech reefer container service. Ultra-freezer service refers to transportation of goods in – 60ºC…

US Soy Cargo to China Traded Using Blockchain

Jan 24, 2018

A cargo of U.S. soybeans shipped to China has become the first fully-fledged agricultural trade conducted using blockchain, participants said on Monday. Louis Dreyfus Co, Shandong Bohi Industry Co, ING, Societe Generale and ABN Amro took part in the trade where the sales contract…

CMA CGM Recruits Digital Expert Krishnamurthy

Jan 24, 2018

The CMA CGM Group has hired Rajesh Krishnamurthy as group senior vice president IT & transformation, as the French container carrier seeks to further accelerate its digital push. Digitalization is considered an integral piece of CMA CGM’s growth plan…

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