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(10 articles)HTS Group Completes First Fully Autonomous Vessel Voyage
HTS Group has achieved a significant technological milestone by completing a fully autonomous vessel voyage at Rotterdam, one of Europe's busiest ports. This development represents a pivotal moment in
Hapag-Lloyd & Kuehne+Nagel Launch Biofuel Program for Asia-Europe Route
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel have announced a joint strategic biofuel program targeting the Asia–Europe trade lane, marking a significant industry commitment to decarbonization. This partnership repre
Prologis backs $200M maritime innovation venture fund
Prologis Ventures has committed as a co-anchor investor in TMV Logistics, a new $200 million venture capital fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation. The fund will target early-stage start
TMV Launches $200M Maritime & Logistics VC Fund with ABS Support
TMV has announced a $200 million venture capital fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation, with backing from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Prologis Ventures. This strategic deployme
IMO Approves Global Autonomous Shipping Framework
The International Maritime Organization has established a comprehensive global framework governing autonomous shipping operations, marking a pivotal shift toward unmanned or remotely-operated vessel t
Chile Port Delegation Studies Algeciras Digital & Green Innovation
A Chilean Ministry of Transport delegation visited the Port of Algeciras in Spain to study the port's advancements in digitization and environmental sustainability initiatives. This benchmarking visit
ESL Shipping Uses Quantum Computing to Optimize Fleet Routes
ESL Shipping has launched a quantum computing initiative to address the computational complexity inherent in managing large-scale fleet operations. Traditional optimization algorithms struggle with th
MADRAD SMR Initiative to Revolutionize Commercial Shipping
The MADRAD SMR (Small Modular Reactor) initiative represents an emerging effort to apply advanced nuclear technology to commercial shipping, potentially addressing decarbonization and operational effi
Wilson Sons Deploys Drones for Offshore Logistics in Guanabara Bay
Wilson Sons, a major Brazilian logistics and maritime services provider, has implemented drone delivery technology in Guanabara Bay to support offshore operations. This innovation marks a significant
Supply Chain & Logistics Tech Trends Set to Transform 2026
The supply chain and logistics sector is entering a transformative phase in 2026 driven by accelerating technological innovation. This trend analysis from Maritime Fairtrade examines how emerging tech