Leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region, ESL Shipping, has launched a multi-year research and development project, Smart Fleet Optimisation, focused on improving fleet-level planning and decision-making through advanced optimisation methods, including the exploration of quantum computing applications for complex...
An LPS 550 fitted with an electric drive has been delivered to Middlesbrough from Liebherr’s Baltic-side production facility, to increase PD Ports’ productivity. The new machine will focus on bulk work at Teesport, complementing two sister cranes commissioned in 2023, strengthening hatch coverage and maintaining consistent...
The maritime industry’s push towards “smart shipping” is falling short, with many vessels collecting vast amounts of data but failing to use it effectively, according to maritime technology company, SmartSea.Despite heavy investment in sensors, AI and onboard connectivity, most ships are already generating significant...
Steelpaint GmbH, the German manufacturer of high-performance single-component moisture cure polyurethane (MCPU) coatings, has completed a test coating on MUR Shipping’s 63,000dwt bulk carrier African Bari Bird.The project marks a first reference for the company’s advanced Stelpant system on an Indian managed vessel and...
Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse...
The maritime industry has moved beyond digital pilots. The next phase of transformation will be defined by how effectively owners and operators embed digital systems across fleets, workflows and teams, says AI-powered data collection and analysis platform, Kaiko SystemsFabian Fussek, CEO and Co-Founder of Kaiko Systems, believes...