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The maritime industry will take advantage of the benefits that creating a unified digital language and standards will bring because every industry now has to be digitised, according to Sergio Colella, European President of the aviation technology giant SITA and the Chairman of SmartSea.  Addressing the Columbia Shipmanagement Monaco Forum at the Yacht Club de…

The maritime industry will take advantage of the benefits that creating a unified digital language and standards will bring because every...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/03/the-maritime-world-is-digitising-so-now-is-the-time-for-collaboration/

ITA Airways announced the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting operations on November 16 with five weekly frequencies. The new route is the first ITA Airways’ connection between Italy and Thailand, and represents one of the highlights of the upcoming 2024/2025 Winter season, alongside the Rome Fiumicino – Dubai flight inaugurating on…

ITA Airways announced the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting operations on November 16 with five weekly...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/07/02/ita-airways-launches-new-direct-flight-rome-fiumicino-bangkok/

Brent Brunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of KVH Industries, discusses the future of connectivity in the shipping industry and advocates its role in attracting and retaining crew through the fostering of social bonds onboard.

What services and products does your company provide to the shipping industry?

We are an end-to-end integrated solution provider with an office in Greece and a long-established history of working in partnership with Greek fleets. Our multi-channel, multi-orbit...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/26/connectivity-in-shipping-is-vital-and-always-has-been/

During Posidonia 2024, Naftika Chronika had the opportunity to meet Inmarsat Maritime’s VP of Strategy and Business Development, Marco Cristoforo Camporeale. In an engaging interview, Mr Camporeale shed some light on Inmarsat’s future steps and initiatives, elaborating on how they will prove beneficial for the shipping industry.

1. What are Inmarsat’s plans regarding low-earth orbit satellites?

Inmarsat believes in the power of multi-dimensional networks to provide high-speed, low-latency...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/25/inmarsat-ensures-that-seafarers-are-always-connected-to-life-saving-services/

ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a Four-Star rating from Skytrax, acknowledging its exceptional quality in customer service. Skytrax, the UK-based international air transport research organization, awarded this recognition following a comprehensive evaluation by industry experts. This assessment considered over 1,200 indicators, including digital infrastructure, in-flight services, and…

ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, has...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/06/18/ita-airways-receives-four-star-rating-from-skytrax/

ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, announces the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Dubai, which will be operated daily starting next 27th October.

This new connection between Italy and the United Arab Emirates marks ITA Airways’ first new route in the upcoming 2024/2025 winter season.

“The opening of this new Rome – Dubai flight represents a further step forward in our Company’s growth – said Antonino Turicchi, President of ITA Airways – In the first four months of 2024, we...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/05/31/ita-airways-launches-new-nonstop-flight-between-rome-fiumicino-and-dubai-in-the-2024-2025-winter-season/

Fuelink, a maritime technology provider has launched its new digital platform providing a one stop shop for bunker data management and fuel supply optimisation. Fuelink will enable effective fuelling strategy forecasting, bunker price comparisons and compliance with the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), including inventory management of EU Allowances (EUAs).

The bunker-specific digital platform has been designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and control with all...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/05/31/fuelink-platform-provides-one-stop-shop-for-bunker-data-management-and-bunker-value-chain-optimisation/

Chalkis Shipyards announced a significant stride towards digital transformation, aimed at boosting end-to-end productivity through the adoption of cutting-edge technology. A landmark contract has been signed with MTIS to implement an all-in-one digital platform, utilizing a 360-degree approach to operations management. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the shipyard’s operations, delivering substantial sustainability gains and operational efficiencies through smarter operation,...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/05/30/chalkis-shipyards-partners-with-mtis-to-propel-digital-transformation-and-enhance-operational-efficiency/

The comprehensive environmental company of Techcross will participate in POSIDONIA 2024

POSIDONIA, held in Athens, Greece, is considered one of the largest maritime exhibitions in Europe along with SMM in Germany. This year, over 2,000 companies from around the world are expected to participate in the first week of June. The exhibitors are working hard in preparation aiming to attract nearly 30,000 visitors.

Techcross who attends at booth no. 2.424, has arranged an opportunity for consultation on...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/05/24/techcross-will-participate-in-posidonia-2024/

ITA Airways confirms its commitment to the intercontinental network for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season by increasing frequencies on its routes from Rome Fiumicino to Miami and the Maldives. Tickets are already available for purchase.

Starting October 31st, ITA Airways will enhance its Rome-Miami route with two additional frequencies, increasing from 7 to 9 per week. The new flights are scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays with departure from Rome Fiumicino at 3:00 p.m. (local time) and...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2024/05/22/ita-airways-increases-intercontinental-network-in-2024-2025-winter-season/