DNV GL has opened two digital fleet performance centres in Hamburg and Singapore to support its two and half year old ECO Insight system.

As shipping faces a digital revolution DNV GL sees trust in the data itself and the custodian as vital in creating value from big data.

The sharing of data will be the big revolution that will change the logistics and container shipping industry in the future. However industry players have different views on whether it will be a disruptive change or just improving the way things...

Saudi shipowner Bahri and shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in big data and technical innovation.

The importance of accurate data to the logistics industry and the role that shipping companies and other stakeholders can play in was emphasised by Kuehne + Nagel International ceo Detlef Trefzger at the 11th Singapore Maritime Lecture.

Lessons of old time shipping men, rather than the financial investors who prowl the halls at events like the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Gala Dinner, were what resonated the loudest.

Just 12% of maritime leaders surveyed by Sea Asia 2017 are utilising big data, despite the benefits they believe it can bring.

Maritime industry stakeholders have called for a cohesive global ecosystem to ensure shipping cashes in on the “big data” era.

IMO’s MEPC 70 may have developed a “roadmap” for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but it is becoming evident the roadmap's directions are far from clear.

Norway-headquartered classification society DNV GL has partnered with the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) to explore smart shipping, digitalisation, big data and real time information management initiatives.