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Schulte's PRONAV Acquisition Greenlighted

Feb 12, 2018

The Hamburg-based Schulte Group said it has received clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office for the acquisition of the LNG specialist PRONAV.With this strategic move, the family-owned ship owner and manager continues to increase its…

New Program Improves Used-vehicle Export Process

Feb 09, 2018

A pilot Vehicle Validation Export Process Program that kicked off in Florida  earlier this month allows shippers to submit original vehicle export documentation electronically instead of delivering physical copies to a local customs trade office…

Rotterdam Port Fund Supports Tagpoint Training

Feb 08, 2018

Investor Rotterdam Port Fund has taken an interest in Tagpoint Training bv, a Rotterdam technology company that has developed a unique digital platform for offering online modules for safety training. Tagpoint Training is the first to offer training that focuses on behavioral change…

Carisbrooke, Marlink Extend Partnership

Feb 08, 2018

Marlink Group company Telemar has been chosen to provide bridge system repair and maintenance services to Carisbrooke Shipping. The new contract further combines Marlink Group capabilities to enhance Carisbrooke Shipping’s operational efficiency and continuity…

SpotSee Hires Smith as Supply Chain Director

Feb 06, 2018

Joseph Smith has joined SpotSee as supply chain director, responsible for directing and coordinating supply chain processes, procurement, production capacity and resource planning operations.  Smith brings to the role more than 20 years of experience…

Campbell Shipping Migrates to Inmarsat Fleet Xpress

Feb 06, 2018

Inmarsat said it has reached an agreement with Campbell Shipping, a ship management company headquartered in Nassau, The Bahamas, to migrate its fleet of dry bulk carriers to Fleet Xpress. The commitment will involve a migration and upgrade from Inmarsat’s XpressLink services to Fleet Xpress…

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…

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