In 2019, Danish shipping giant Maersk will introduce a virtual assistant named Captain Peter in order to enhance its Remote Container Management platform. In the first half of 2019, Maersk will release the new platform with an upgraded design and new product features which will be enhanced by the virtual assistant.
As explained, the avatar will assist customers along the journey of their cargo.

In the beginning, Captain Peter will follow some simple rules, sending up-to-date information via customers’ preferred channel, for example via SMS or e-mail, on container temperature and atmosphere conditions, as well as a timeline on its end-to-end journey. Should any deviations be observed, or the shipment delayed, Captain Peter will notify the customer. Once the container has arrived at its destination, Captain Peter will also check on its state and send an update to the client. In time, clients will receive information configured to their specific needs.

Launched in 2017, the RCM provides transparency on information from 270,000 Maersk containers. Today, over 2,300 clients have signed up for the RCM solution, translating to more than 70% of Maersk’s volume.

Dear clients,

Check our video guidance to get a detailed explanation on how AuctionExport Company works and what kind of services you can get. We made our tutorials as detailed as possible to show you all features that you can access from your client profile on a computer from the comfort of your desktop.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAuctionExport

LNG Era for Big Boxships

Every shipping company strives to green operation nowadays. The more and more new vessels come to LNG fuel to reduce pollution as much as possible. German giant Happag-Lloyd was the first to announce the retrofitting of its 15,00 TEU containership to LNG operating vessel. As per contract signed between Hapag-Lloyd and Hudong HONDHOA Shipbuilding the conversion will be done at Shanghai-based shipyard and it's going to be the first experience with such a big ship. However, the fuel system is not going to be changed totally, it's going to become a dual fuel engine that is able to use low-sulphur fuel oil as well.

Internet of Things Platform

A new Internet of Things (IoT) platform has been developed for the Port of Rotterdam Authority, with the first application for hydro and meteo already having been put into operation.

The system uses an extensive network of sensors to provide accurate and up-to-date water and weather data particularly for the planning and shipping management.

The collaborating partners IBM, Cisco, Esri and Axians announced the construction of the IoT platform year ago and has now been delivered under the port authority’s direction.

Implemented generic building blocks offer the Port of Rotterdam a basis for rapid innovation with access to the latest technologies, including edge computing,artificial intelligence,  real-time analytics, hyper-precise data.

For example, sensors incorporated on and in quay walls, waterways, roads and traffic signs generate continued measurement data and these can communicate with other systems. This lays the foundation to support autonomous shipping in the Port of Rotterdam in the future.

Furthermore, the hydro/meteo system obtains tide height, tidal stream, salinity, wind speed, wind direction and visibility data via a combination of 44 sensors in the port.

This enables the application to contribute to reductions of waiting times and optimization of berthing, loading/unloading and departure times.

Navios Containers Reports 72 Pct Increase in Fleet Capacity

Monaco-based owner and operator of containerships Navios Maritime Containers has grown its TEU capacity by 72% since the end of 2017.

The company’s fleet increased from 21 to 30 vessels and now totals 152,821 TEU. This figure includes one containership to be delivered in Q1 2019.

The fleet growth has translated into a net income rise from USD 2.6 million to USD 12.7 million.

“I am pleased with the results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2018. For the full year, Navios Containers reported USD 69.3 million of adjusted EBITDA and USD 17.7 million of adjusted net income. For the fourth quarter, we reported USD 15.3 million of adjusted EBITDA and USD 2.4 million of adjusted net income,” CEO Angeliki Frangou stated.