The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an acceleration of digitalisation across all sectors including maritime and shipping, but in the rush to digitalise the business case should not be forgotten.

The year 2020 marked by the Covid-19 pandemic has turbocharged the need for digitalisation and virtualisation in shipping, regardless of the size and type of ships, according to a panel discussion at Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020.

The event witnessed a huge turnout and strong support from industry players across the region.

Practical solutions that can be implemented today and provide a pathway to low and zero carbon fuels were the focus of panellists discussing shipping’s clean energy transition.

In a first for the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa Awards, the ceremony was held live online from 1400-1500pm Gulf Standard Time (1000-1100hrs GMT) on Monday, 14th December 2020.

Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 gets underway today as professionals from around the world connect online for a three-day virtual experience featuring a topical series of live and on-demand content; an online exhibitor zone with over...

The new initiatives that align with the UAE’s development strategy focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting innovation and creativity and empowering young cadres to explore maritime professions