artificial intelligence

Kalmar: Artificial intelligence makes waves

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are exerting a growing influence on port operations through applications such as remote monitoring, maximizing the productivity of terminal machinery and addressing many of the inefficiencies inherent in the maritime supply chain.

Juho Vihonen, Cargotec’s AI & analytics architect observes that artificial intelligence is already shaping product development as forward-thinking customers increasingly view the use of machine learning technology as a...

http://container-news.com/kalmar-artificial-intelligence-makes-waves/

Report to Congress on Global R&D Implications for the Pentagon

The following is the Nov. 8, 2018 Congressional Research Service report The Global Research and Development Landscape and Implications for the Department of Defense.

From the report:

For more than 70 years, the technological superiority of the United States military has offset the size and geographic advantages of potential adversaries. The Department of Defense (DOD), due in large part to the magnitude of its investments in research and development (R&D), has driven the global R&D and...

https://news.usni.org/2018/11/20/report-congress-global-rd-implications-pentagon

Woodmac: Digitalization can bring major cost savings for upstream sector

In an earlier insight, marine energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie identified up to US$150bn in annual operating cost savings that could be achieved in the energy and natural resources sectors through digitalisation. In its latest research, Woodmac takes a closer look at the likely digitalization impact on the upstream sector, noting that the oil and gas industry has always been at the cutting edge of technological innovation.

According to Woodmac, Big Data and advances in analytics, including...

https://safety4sea.com/woodmac-digitalization-can-bring-major-cost-savings-for-upstream-sector/

Maritime e-procurement scores two out of 10, report says

ShipServ published the results of its latest research ‘e-procurement in Maritime; 2021 and Beyond’. In this research ShipServ analyzes the e-procurement within the maritime industry and says that today’s market evolution scores two out of 10.

Namely, 50% of CPOs and CPMs still use their e-procurement systems for transactional purposes, while many systems are obsolete. However, 70% responded that they achieved over 20% in time savings, along with OPEX benefits from their e-procurement system.

Speci...

https://safety4sea.com/maritime-e-procurement-scores-two-out-of-10-report-says/

New partnership seeks to digitize agricultural shipping transactions

In a bid to increase transparency and efficiency, global agribusiness leaders Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Bunge Limited, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are investigating ways to standardize and digitize global agricultural shipping transactions for the benefit of the entire industry. The companies also seek broad-based industry participation to promote global access and adoption.

We’re pleased to join the effort to foster modernization and standardization of data and...

https://safety4sea.com/new-partnership-seeks-to-digitize-agricultural-shipping-transactions/

Rolls-Royce, Intel collaborate on autonomous ships safety

Rolls-Royce and Intel revealed plans for collaboration on designs for sophisticated intelligent shipping systems to make commercial shipping safer. With a focus on safety, new ships will have systems with the same technology found in smart cities, autonomous cars and drones.

This will advance smart, connected and data-centric systems for ship owners, operators, cargo owners and ports, bringing together knowledge in advanced ship technology from Rolls-Royce and components and systems engineering...

https://safety4sea.com/rolls-royce-intel-collaborate-on-autonomous-ships-safety/

The digital future of container handling

What if in the future the world’s biggest container handling company didn’t even touch physical containers?

The ongoing convergence of key disruptive technologies such as AI, the IoT, machine learning, augmented reality and blockchain is expected to lead to an autonomous supply chain that will react to every contextual situation based on the real-time data received from all connected devices and systems. The openness and transparency of this system of systems will drastically increase the...

http://container-news.com/digital-future-container-handling/

MOL, partners launch smart ship control project

Japanese MOL announced that it has joined forces with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Weathernews Inc. to launch the Fleet Optimal Control Unified System (FOCUS), a project that will gather and apply ship operation data to ensure safer, more environmentally friendly ocean transport.

The three companies decided to undertake this task as a core project to promote the use and application of information and communication technology (ICT), such as IoT and Big Data, aboard vessels and ashore.

Name...

https://safety4sea.com/mol-partners-launch-smart-ship-control-project/

UNCTAD: 1% of container terminals are fully automated

According to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport, automation can play a significant role in increasing ports’ efficiency and productivity. In the same time, it can also reduce operational costs.

A factor that is rapidly increasing and can have important implications for port operations and management is digitalization.

Key technologies supporting digitalization in maritime transport include:

  • Internet of things;
  • Robotics;
  • Automation;
  • Artificial intelligence;
  • Unmanned vehicles;
  • Equipment;
  • Blockcha...

https://safety4sea.com/unctad-1-of-container-terminals-are-fully-automated/

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