The time for innovation is now and smart ships are the drivers of the modern maritime industry – here are the top technology trends. It’s undeniable – technology is changing Maritime for good. From Artificial Intelligence to the Internet of Things, smart ship technologies are not limited only to on-board technologies. Referring to port designs […]
Are smaller shipping companies ready to navigate climate risk with confidence? ESG specialists from Paia Consulting share more. While many companies are already under pressure to understand how climate risk affects their businesses, smaller to medium-sized companies are facing added pressure due to limited resources. In short, climate-related risks refer to potential negative impacts of […]
Streamlining crew change, blockchain technology, and sustainability are some key predictions for Shipping in 2022. Whether it’s port congestion or other unexpected events, 2021 was one of the most chaotic years for maritime – surviving the year is an accomplishment by itself for many shipping companies. Looking at the year ahead, here are some maritime predictions forecasted for 2022. Future […]
Just as we get a hint of normalcy, the recent detection of the Omicron variant is causing concerns all over the world. Here are some ways the maritime and aviation industries might be impacted. Crew Change Crisis Just as we thought travel restrictions are easing, the Omicron variant is already making a shift in crew change […]
Key learnings from the recent webinar on Singapore and its role as a major maritime centre in a post-pandemic world. On 24 Nov 2021, we participated in an online panel discussion organised by Ship Management International and sponsored by Columbia Shipmanagement. Facilitated by Sean Moloney, Managing Director at Elaborate Communications, he was joined by panellists including: Joshua Politis, Deputy Managing Partner of Transport Capital Demetris Chrysostomou, Managing Director […]
According to economists and industry experts, here are the reasons why the shipping problems will persist in the coming year. Whether it’s supply chain disruption, shortage of shipping containers or skyrocketing freight costs over the last year, Covid has caused many problems for the shipping industry. Unfortunately, experts are now saying that some issues will linger well into 2022 – here are the reasons […]
Every 24 October, we celebrate what the planet has given and how we can give back in this environmental movement against climate change. It’s clear that there’s an urgent need to decarbonise and climate change has brought upon many negative effects such as global warming. Seeing as how environmental specialists celebrate International Day of Climate Action every 24 October, here are […]
What key findings from the ASEAN Digital Generation Report 2021 have taught us to survive in a post-COVID era. There’s no denying it – digital transformation is a key agenda for many businesses worldwide. Coupled with Covid-19 spurring this transformation, how can shipping companies ensure the survival and success of their business in a post-COVID world? Here are […]
With boardroom discussions shifting from how the business is impacting the environment to how climate change is impacting the business, is your organisation ready to take on climate change? Climate change presents complex and interconnected risks to a business and its ecosystem including suppliers, partners, employees and communities along the supply chains. With that in mind, it’s […]
Key takeaways from our session during the 20th Marine Money Week Asia 2021. On 14 and 15 September 2021, we participated in the largest ship finance conference in Asia – the 20th Marine Money Week Asia 2021. The hybrid event saw the first day of the conference being held in-person at the St. Regis Hotel, Singapore, while the second day was virtual and featured speakers […]
Need some insights on maritime news in Asia? Check out these online magazines that we love. With our headquarter based in Singapore, home to one of the busiest ports in the world, it’s important for us to stay in-the-know about regional maritime news. From forecasts to trends that are disrupting the industry, here are some of our favourite online magazines for the latest […]
A quick analysis on how the pandemic has affected the tanker industry. Due to the increase of health regulations and lockdowns caused by Covid-19, global GDP has fell to 3.3% across 2020 caused by the peak of Covid-19 disruption to seaborne trade. While the whole word is impacted, some of the top regions affected by Covid-19 are India and the Eurozone. India was the most affected country due to the initial countrywide lockdown in late March 2020 […]