Five container shipping companies - MSC, A.P. Moller – Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and Ocean Network Express - intend to create an association with the purpose of paving the way for digitalization, standardization and interoperability in the container shipping industry…
Slovenia-based supplier of blockchain solutions for logistics, CargoX has launched the CargoX latform to become the first open, neutral, and accessible blockchain platform in the shipping industry.The company said that the platform can be used by businesses of any size…
The global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group has announced that it will unveil a new app for seafarers as well as an upgraded training centre in Manila as progress accelerates on Project Embark.Project…
Nine leading ocean carriers and terminal operators today signed a formal statement of intent for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a consortium to develop the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an open digital platform based on distributed ledger technology…
Product and chemical tanker operator Ardmore Shipping has chosen SEDNA as its new email management and team collaboration platform for their global commercial desks, including operations, chartering and commercial finance teams.According to Ha Eun Ruppelt…
Total Marine Solutions (TMS) and TOTOTHEO Maritime Limited has announced a strategic sales partnership agreement whereby TOTOTHEO will act as exclusive sales agent and customer service representative for Ocean Guardian in the Republic of Cyprus…
Almost 80% of large U.S. maritime industry companies surveyed reported that cyberattackers targeted their companies within the past year, according to a new maritime cybersecurity survey.The inaugural Maritime Cybersecurity Survey from New Orleans…
Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary Maqta Gateway said that it is to carry out its first testing of international blockchain solution Silsal with a maritime operator in partnership with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in shipping and logistics…
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Samsung SDS and ABN AMRO are preparing to launch a container logistics blockchain pilot.The pilot will seek to use blockchain technology to build a platform for efficient and paperless administration processes…
The European Parliament's draft report on the revision of the Directive on Reporting Formalities reaches out to shipping companies but does not succeed in addressing the serious administrative burdens on reporting requirements for ships.Danish…
Mammoet signed an agreement to join the world’s first port and maritime industry start-up accelerator, PortXL, said a press release.This partnership enables Mammoet to collaborate with established businesses and start-ups active in the maritime sector – working in energy…
AMOS now offers integration with SeaProc, providing seamless electronic quotation management for an optimized procurement cycle. Seaproc also offers sourcing tools within it platform to achieve cost efficiency.Marine buying organizations can now enjoy significant speed…
The container shipping and logistics giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is increasingly introducing smart container solutions for customers at many locations around the world, using IoT solutions developed by its partner TRAXENS.MSC is committed to equipping 50…
Taiwan shipping company Wan Hai Lines has joined INTTRA, the neutral network, software and information provider at the center of the ocean industry. This addition means INTTRA is now working with the top 12 carriers, said the company.Wan Hai…
ClearLynx, LLC said it will launch a brand new ‘Lite’ version of its platform in mid-October 2018. Aimed at all parties in the marine fuel industry interested in accessing bunker data for their businesses, ClearLynx Lite focuses on data information…
