Industry Insights

For years now, “digitalization” has been the buzzword echoing through conferences, strategy meetings, and LinkedIn posts in the shipping industry. Yet, for many operators, day-to-day reality still feels stubbornly analog: logbooks scrawled in pen, endless email chains, spreadsheets that seem to multiply like rabbits, and an army of crew and office staff spending countless hours collecting, correcting, and forwarding data. It’s not that the industry doesn’t see the value of technology - it’s that the leap from manual to fully digital often feels too big, too costly, or too disruptive to attempt in one go. Meanwhile, the pressure is building.

The Statement of Facts (SoF) is a vital document in maritime operations, providing a precise record of events during a vessel’s time in port. Accurate and transparent SoF reporting helps prevent disputes, supports fair financial settlements, and serves as critical legal evidence. Discover how digitalizing the SoF process can improve accuracy and efficiency in shipping.

With the introduction of FuelEU Maritime, the shipping industry faces another major shift toward decarbonization.

Just-in-Time (JIT) shipping is hailed as a solution to inefficiencies, emissions, and port congestion across the maritime industry... but achieving JIT in practice has proven elusive.

Shipping faces mounting regulatory pressure and outdated manual workflows that slow decisions and increase risk. The Ship VRS streamlines operations with real-time, unified data for faster, smarter compliance.