Digital Series

Evergreen deploys Navis technology to enhance stowage operations

The Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen Marine has signed a multi-year subscription agreement for Navis’ StowMan Control Center & Distributed Services and Vessel Pool to optimise its stowage operations.

The vessel stowage planning solution StowMan uses stability and stress calculations, slot definitions and advanced lashing calculations of the onboard Navis loading computer, according to a statement.

“With the ever-increasing complexity in the seaborne trade and the accelerated needs for larger...

https://container-news.com/evergreen-deploys-navis-technology-to-enhance-stowage-operations/

MOL, NAPA and ClassNK launch navigational risk monitoring system

The maritime software, services, and data analysis provider National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have introduced a navigational risk monitoring system, which has been adopted in over 700 ships of MOL’s fleet, following joint development and testing with the ship classification society for safer and cleaner seas, ClassNK.

Combining the partners’ expertise on ship operations, safe routing, and risk analysis, the solution aims to increase safety across the...

https://container-news.com/mol-napa-and-classnk-launch-navigational-risk-monitoring-system/

Port of Los Angeles launches Cyber Resilience Center

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has debuted its Cyber Resilience Center (CRC), a port community cyber defence solution, created to improve the cybersecurity readiness of the port, as well as threat-sharing and recovery capabilities among supply chain stakeholders.

The CRC that was designed through a collaborative process with participating stakeholders, will be operated by the technology company International Business Machines (IBM).

“We must take every precaution against potential cyber...

https://container-news.com/port-of-los-angeles-initiates-cyber-resilience-center/

Kuehne+Nagel launches sea freight disruption indicator

The Switzerland-headquartered global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has announced the launch of the Seaexplorer disruption indicator to measure the efficiency of the world container shipping networks.

The indicator shows the cumulative TEU waiting time in days in the ports of Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles and Long Beach, New York, Savannah, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo as well as Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Kuehne+Nagel used an example to demonstrate how the...

https://container-news.com/kuehnenagel-launches-sea-freight-disruption-indicator/

Busan Port Authority and partners enhance port safety

Busan Port Authority (BPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the telecommunications company KT and Sea Bank, aiming to prevent accidents and ensure safety in the port.

Upon the agreement, the three partners will collaborate on a pilot service for an Internet of things (IoT) distress notification system, and will jointly develop a port safety platform.

They also plan to expand and operate an IoT wireless coverage and hold field tests, according to a statement.

Developed by Sea...

https://container-news.com/busan-port-authority-and-partners-enhance-port-safety/

Bureau Veritas and NAPA improve hull design approvals

The maritime software, services and data analysis provider National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) and the testing, inspection and certification services provider Bureau Veritas (BV) have announced their partnership to enable more effective and general use of 3D models in the class approval process.

Through this partnership, the two parties aim to improve the overall efficiency and accuracy of future vessel design and solve the current challenges associated with 2D drawings.

“While naval...

https://container-news.com/bureau-veritas-and-napa-improve-hull-design-approvals/

HHLA Sky and HPA partner for automated drones in Hamburg Port

HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed a comprehensive technology partnership to enable the use of automated drones in the Port of Hamburg area.

HHLA Sky has developed a technological control centre and launched it on the global market, which can be used to control and monitor drones, among other things.

With the help of this technology, promising solutions could be found for logistical, sensory or coordinative processes,...

https://container-news.com/hhla-sky-and-hpa-partner-for-automated-drones-in-hamburg-port/

DP World helps UAE face supply chain challenges

DP World will progress the development of the capabilities of Emirati and international coders, developers, and engineers, in an effort to solve challenges in the supply chain and drive technological advancements in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

This initiative is part of UAE’s overarching strategy to deploy the technology needed to broaden its vision of “a digitised, more efficient, transparent and resilient post-Covid world trade.”

“The programmers and coders initiative acts as a key driver...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-helps-uae-face-supply-chain-challenges/

Wärtsilä partners with NYK Shipmanagement on digital solutions

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Optimised Maintenance Agreement with NYK Shipmanagement (NYKSM) for optimised uptime, equipment reliability and assured maintenance costs, for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessel featuring three Wärtsilä 50 dual-fuel (DF) engines.

The 13-year contract signed in November 2021 covers maintenance and planning support.

Particularly, the agreement includes Expert Insight, which enables data-driven maintenance planning, optimising...

https://container-news.com/wartsila-partners-with-nyk-shipmanagement-on-digital-solutions/

Hapag-Lloyd adopts NCB Group’s screening tool for dangerous goods

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the cargo inspection and transportation software company NCB Group to adopt its cargo screening tool for the detection of misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in containerised shipments.

The software-as-a-service solution namely Hazcheck Detect has been developed and will be provided by NCB’s software division, Exis Technologies, offering information technology (IT) solutions for the management of dangerous goods in sea transport.

More specifically,...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-adopts-ncb-groups-screening-tool-for-dangerous-goods/

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