Shipping companies are more information-hungry than ever before, citing a recent 131% increase in maritime data usage associated with business operations, a top satellite communications executive told Seatrade Maritime News.

PIER71TM takes pride in being the first maritime technology ecosystem builder in the region and has become perhaps best-known for its flagship Smart Port Challenge.

The control and support services at the terminals of the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, previously carried out by helicopters, have been replaced by drones.

ABS and Mencast have agreed to collaborate on using additive manufacturing applications to create critical components on vessels.

AD Ports Group’s digital arm has acquired a developer of border control solutions and customs systems to reinforce its market position.

A report by Lloyd’s Register and Thetius has called for the establishment of an independent cross-industry body to support the safe development of artificial intelligence for maritime organisations.

In one of the most compelling solutions yet devised to the decarbonisation conundrum, UK-based Silverstream Technologies’ air lubrication system (ALS) is helping shipping lines of all types reduce fuel consumption and emissions by between 5% and 10%.

The world of maritime communications is attracting interest from some of the world’s richest investors such as Elon Musk and despite the competition Ben Palmer OBE, President of Maritime, for major incumbent player Inmarsat says it makes for an...

CMA CGM backed accelerator ZEBOX has launched its 5th hub in Singapore for the Asia – Pacific region.