Crewless cargo? Autonomous shipping aims to overcome safety, trust concerns to reach mainstream

A cargo tanker off the coast of Norway completed a 13-hour journey last year — but it wasn’t a regular ship. The voyage was a test of an autonomous ship under AUTOSHIP, an EU-funded program to develop new technologies for navigating large vessels. The consortium brought together entities from academia and industry, including Kongsberg Maritime, …

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Exploring next-gen energy efficiency technologies for cruise ships

Many leading cruise ship owners have invested heavily in making their fleets more energy efficient, aiming to mitigate future, potentially higher fuel expenses and reducing emissions. But how can they move the dial further? Antonio Prestigiacomo, Business Development Manager North America at DNV, sheds light on some promising energy-saving technologies currently being explored. The cruise …

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Digitising global maritime trade

In the fast-paced world of global trade, efficiency is key. But for years, customs clearance has been a common cause of delays: the customs processes in some countries are complex and often paper-based. Customs declarations can often only be submitted after the goods have physically arrived in the country, which leaves little time for processing …

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DFDS to Invest €1 Billion in Battery Electric Ships for the Channel

DFDS is announcing a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel. In the future, maritime traffic in the Channel will be electric. DFDS is today announcing an expected €1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the …

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