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Hazard Map to Supplement 'Capt.'s DOSCA'

May 24, 2017

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will add a hazard map to the Captain's Dynamic Operation System for Counter planning and Analysis (Capt.'s DOSCA), which is provided by Weathernews, and used onboard MOL ships when they are underway. MOL already uses the system on many of its operated vessels…

NorSea, Kongsberg Establish Digital Collaboration

May 24, 2017

A new company set up by NorSea Group to simplify logistics through digital technology, NSG Digital, has established a collaborative agreement with the Kongsberg Group. The two are now moving the development and deployment of their new product…

Denmark Paving Way for Digitalization

May 22, 2017

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has launched pilot project to examine the value of blockchain technology. When they want to register ships today, shipowners are still required to fill in and handle documents manually.  With the goal of helping to promote digitalization in Blue Denmark…

CrowdStrike: Countering Maritime’s ‘Invisible Pirates’

May 22, 2017

“Maritime has been described as ‘the next playground for hackers,’” said John Titmus, Director, EMEA - Cybersecurity Strategy Advisor at cyber security specialist CrowdStrike. “It’s an industry revolving around high value assets, moving valuable cargoes…

Videotel Debuts Mobile Platform for eLearning

May 22, 2017

Videotel, a KVH company, launched a new eLearning content delivery platform that is designed to allow users to view its range of maritime training programs on a wide variety of devices, including tablets and mobile phones. According to the company…

WSS: Digital Solution Focus @ Norshipping

May 22, 2017

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) are bringing the maritime digital solutions of the future to life at Nor-Shipping. Unveiling their augmented reality (AR) project at the world’s biggest maritime show, this immersive, interactive tool enables visitors…

Hyster to Electrify Big Trucks

May 21, 2017

The scale of electric powered vehicles is about to take a giant leap as Hyster Company announces that testing is underway on high capacity lift trucks with electric motors.   The company suggests that, in the near future, ports and heavy…

The Time to Digitize is Now -INTTRA

May 19, 2017

In a new whitepaper -- Blueprint 2032: How Technology Transforms Ocean Container Shipping - INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry's largest neutral electronic transaction platform, reports that the pace of technology innovation is accelerating…

Wilhelmsen Drone Project Takes Off

May 18, 2017

Marking a seismic shift in just how ships agents can support their customers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will soon be delivering its agency essentials via drone. A much talked about technology, with obvious applications for the shipping industry…

Container Security Devices: The Time Is Now

May 18, 2017

A look at international trade and cargo security provides a short primer on how to reduce unnecessary costs. Global Trade ChallengesThe global market is unbelievable in size and scope, and it is expanding with global demand for goods and the growing adoption of offshore-sourcing by major U…

WSS to Trial Drone Deliveries to Ships

May 18, 2017

Marking a shift in how ship agents can support customers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) said it will soon begin delivering its agency essentials via drone.A much talked about technology, with obvious applications for the shipping industry…

NYK Introduces New Navigation Support Tool

May 18, 2017

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), the Monohakobi Technology Institute and Japan Radio have jointly developed a support tool that enables officers to better manage and share navigational information.  The tool will be sold by JRC under the name “J-Marine NeCST”…

Yusen Logistics Taps into Route Master

May 17, 2017

Insights for ocean carrier service research, shipment plan recommendations and routing guides CargoSmart Limited, a global shipment management software solutions provider that leverages big data for greater visibility and benchmarking, announced…

Maersk Fluid Technology Sees SEA-Mate Order Influx

May 17, 2017

Maersk Fluid Technology (MFT) has reported a recent influx of orders for its SEA-Mate Blending-on-Board (BOB) system as confirmation of industry demand for technological solutions that enable ship operators to blend fit-for-purpose cylinder…

Port of Zeebrugge Launches Intermodal Planner

May 17, 2017

Belgium's Port of Zeebrugge and developer Ecorys have launched a new online tool that gives port users access to a complete offer of direct and indirect intermodal connections.Zeebrugge is the fifth port in Europe to use Ecorys’ “Intermodal Links”…

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