The SeaPod, a situational awareness device developed by digital technology company OrcaAI, has already been installed on ships operated by major groups including Maran Tankers, MSC, NYK, and Seaspan.
Following the dissolution of the 2M alliance, of Maersk and MSC, it was expected a realignment of the top 10 container lines could take place, the Gemini Cooperation could prove to be start of this shift, but the move could drive further merger...
The new Gemini Cooperation alliance of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd is seen as positive news by shippers and analysts as the two lines set out their ambitions around schedule reliability and green credentials.
South China shipbuilder CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding says German owner Elbdeich Reederei ordered two 1,250 teu boxships plus options for another pair.
Research shows executives' optimism and faith in automation and AI as supply chains face complex geopolitical, climate, and technological challenges.
German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd is set to leave THE Alliance in January 2025 and join a new alliance with Maersk Line, called the Gemini Cooperation to be launched in February next year.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced it has signed contracts for the construction of 12 13,000 teu methanol dual-fuel container ships.