Maritime digital venture studio comes online
MARITIME and technology companies have created a digital venture studio aimed at addressing challenges in the maritime industry. Wilhelmsen, DNV Maritime, tanker operator Hafnia...
ONE rolls out vessel emissions calculator
OCEAN Network Express has launched a tool designed to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions from the company’s ships. The “eco calculator” uses the vessel’s origin, destination...
LR becomes joint owner of crew insight software
LLOYD’S Register has bought a 50% stake in crew insight software ISF Watchkeeper, positioning LR as a joint owner alongside the International Chamber of Shipping. In their new...
Timor-Leste expands electronic single window for trade
TIMOR-LESTE has expanded its electronic single window to accelerate the movement of international trade. The electronic single window system was designed to reduce the cost and...
DNV approves COSCO and SHI ship data collection systems
DNV has approved ship data collection systems developed by COSCO and Samsung Heavy Industries. The classification society’s D-INF type approval rules provide guidelines for the...
WiseTech launches freight forwarding diploma
WISETECH Academy, the online training arm of WiseTech Global, has launched a Diploma of International Freight Forwarding. The diploma was developed to prepare students around the...
Satellite comms company expands coverage with WA sites
INMARSAT’S I-6 F1 satellite has connected to new ground stations in Perth and Merredin, Western Australia, which the company says will upgrade its communications availability in...
BIMCO targets eBLs in bulk
THE BALTIC and International Maritime Council has launched a commitment by bulk shippers to increase the use of electronic bills of lading. The “25 by 25 pledge” commits some of...
Toll Group acquires drone operator
TOLL Group has acquired Air Support Queensland (ASQ), an Australian uncrewed aircraft systems flight operations and training provider. A statement from Toll said ASQ has an...
PIL completes milestone digital marine fuels deal
PACIFIC International Lines has completed its first digital marine fuels deal outside of Singapore through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex). The bunkering operation on...
Partnership renewed for GMDSS communications in Australia
MARITIME safety systems provider Kordia announced it would continue delivering the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio services in Australia for the Australian...
ONE teams up with Sony on smart container technology
OCEAN Network Express has announced plans to introduce smart container technology into its global fleet of containers. The shipping line has partnered with Sony Network...
Another Townsville stevedore puts in place Aussie tech platform
TOWNSVILLE stevedore TML is implementing Inbound, a web-based truck appointment system which aims to ease congestion caused by unscheduled truck arrivals. Inbound is a digital...
WiseTech Global acquires intermodal platform provider
WISETECH Global has acquired US company Blume Global for US$414 million. A press release from WiseTech said Blume is a “provider of a leading solution facilitating intermodal rail...
GreenPorts Congress Oceania unpacks the elements of sustainability
DAY two of GreenPorts Congress Oceania 2023 explored some of the most important and challenging aspects of sustainability in the ports sector. This is the first time the...
