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ISO issues first set of global standards for drones

As part of the increased use of drones worldwide, the International Organization for Standardization has published a draft version of the first ever set of standards for drone operations to apply globally

MSC partnership introduces smart containers

MSC is partnering with TRAXENS introducing smart container solutions, overcoming everyday barriers concerning non-visibility of cargo and presenting efficiency, safety and predictability.

BLOC wins MIT Solve’s Coastal Communities Challenge

Blockchain Labs for Open Collaboration won MIT Solve’s Coastal Communities Challenge, for its work in developing shipping Emissions Monitoring Reporting solutions.

Second maritime navigation support centre opens in Izmir

A new maritime traffic and navigation support centre was launched in Izmir, Turkey, aiming to allow local authorities to monitor maritime traffic

West Africa to Promote Electronic Data Exchange for Vessels

Ships and ports will need to be able to exchange arrival and departure data electronically from April 2019

NYK to pay its crewmembers in digital currency

Japan's largest shipping line by sales, Nippon Yusen K.K., is moving towards building an innovative system by launching its own digital currency for seafarers.

NYK Looks to FinTech to Realize Cashless Ships

As a part of the NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Staying Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green,” NYK is currently considering the establishment of a new network

SHI Receives AiP From LR For INTELLIMAN Smart Ship Solution

LR has presented Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) with approval in principle (AiP) for its smart ship solution: INTELLIMAN SHIP.

Cosco, Navis launch digital Center of Excellence

Navis collaborated with Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (CSP) to create a joint Center of Excellence (CoE).

Maersk, IBM face problems with blockchain project

Maersk and IBM are reportedly struggling with their blockchain platform, TradeLens, as besides them, only one other carrier has joined in, Pacific International Lines (PIL).

CargoX’s Blockchain Platform Commences Operation

CargoX launched the CargoX platform on Wednesday saying it is the first open, neutral and accessible blockchain platform in the shipping industry. 

Top Ocean Carriers Launch Digital Standards Association

Five of the world's largest ocean carriers intend to create an association to pave the way for "digitalization, standardization and interoperability" in the container shipping industry.

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