Tilla, a Berlin-based maritime tech startup, announced the successful closing of a USD$2.3 million (€2 million) funding round designed to accelerate the global expansion and innovation of its crew logistics platform. The round is led by global maritime venture capital firm Motion Ventures…
Greensea IQ announced the expansion of its EverClean hull cleaning service to the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest port complex on the U.S. East Coast and the second-busiest container port in the country. With operations now based in Monroe Township…
Eco Wave Power has signed an agreement with the Africa Great Future Development (AGFDL) to conduct a feasibility study for a potential wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura, South Africa.The agreement marks Eco Wave Power's first step…
In Düsseldorf, Deloitte has opened the 'SmartFactory,' a model factory where customers can experience Industry 4.0 live. It is intended for all industries involved in the development and production of cyber-physical systems and which have to…
Genetec Inc., a leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that the Port of Barcelona has successfully implemented Genetec Security Center, improving the port’s safety, efficiency, and operational capabilities.As one of the Mediterranean’s major logistics hubs…
A new all-in-one package aims to make it quicker, safer and easier to lift shipping containers.The boxed 10-ton container lifting system from Britlift includes its T13 modular spreader beam, plus all the necessary shackles, CLB container lifting lugs…
Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, announced the successful deployment and impact of Traffic Control at Florida International Terminal (FIT), a leading port operator in South Florida…
A landmark moment in Gulf Coast industry was celebrated today with the christening of Creole King, a state-of-the-art barge-mounted stevedoring crane, at the Port of Iberia.Operated by Cooper Consolidated and assembled by E-Crane’s Gulf Coast Service team…
ASRY has held its first innovation forum in collaboration with Lumofy, an AI-powered talent management platform. The event, titled ‘Unlocking Creative Potential’, was organised to promote a culture of innovation in the workplace, enhance employee capabilities…
Verizon Business has won a contract to build multiple private 5G networks at Thames Freeport, one of Britain's busiest shipping and logistics centers, the U.S. telecom giant said on Wednesday.The deal, in partnership with Finland's Nokia, will…
The handling of loaded containers in tight spaces has always been a logistical challenge. Now, the Norwegian equipment supplier Wee.no is launching ContainerWheels 2-in-1: A patented system designed to make container transport quicker, safer…
Cavotec has launched PowerAlign – a new modular, mobile shore power solution designed specifically for container terminals.The system offers up to 140 meters of coverage from a single unit, with the option to extend reach by adding additional modules…
Siemens Energy has had its hands on a number of groundbreaking ship design and construction projects globally, projects that highlight the possibilities and the challenges inherent in being a technology pioneer. Ed Schwarz, Head of Marine Solutions Sales for Siemens Energy in the US and Canada…
UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle of Man Flag Administration for its tanker Whitchampion to load, carry and blend Fatty Acid Methyl Esters…