Each year around eight million tonnes of goods are handled at one of Sweden's northernmost seaports, out of which dry bulk accounted for 6.85mt last year.
The immense amount of data produced by ships can improve the safety, efficiency and competitiveness of their operations, but decision-makers must first be equipped to interpret and act on the results.
Lowering greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping fleet in line with the strict targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) remains a high priority for ship operators.
Dualog's December warning to beware the hidden dangers in e-mails, particularly prevalent during the holiday season as greetings were exchanged, was especially timely as the introduction of the new IMO 2021 cybersecurity regulations came into force from the beginning of the year.
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently more than 100 COVID-19 vaccine candidates under development, with a number of these in the clinical trial phase and a few already being administered.
Although steam overtook wind in propelling ships in the 19th century, some 100 years ago the 'forest of masts' still towered over many ports, especially small Nordic harbours where schooners used to load wood.
