Maritime Global Trade Roundup – May 17, 2024
Houthi Rebels, Somali Pirates, Intrigue in Malta… Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea are far from surprising, unfortunately, but now Somalian pirates are also attacking there? This week’s Maritime Global Trade Roundup has details on the ship the Houthis claimed to attack on May 15, three MSC ships that were attacked by the Houthis,…
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Go Beyond the Scarborough Shoal Headlines with AI Insights
The South China Sea Heats Up… The “great power competition” flared up this week. Filipino protesters sent a flotilla of approximately 100 fishing boats in the direction of the South China Sea – more specifically, Scarborough Shoal, an area claimed by the Philippines and China. Beijing’s coast guard and ships suspected of being connected to…
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Gen AI Shouldn’t Mean “Generic”
It seems that “AI” and “generative AI” (gen AI) got turned into buzzwords in the supply chain and maritime ecosystems following Chat GPT’s explosive arrival on the scene. The race to brand every new solution as “AI” and include generic AI solutions in the conversation means buyers should beware. Vertical AI as the Foundation Windward…
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Maritime Global Trade Roundup – May 9, 2024
Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) are strengthening ties to circumvent the oil cap and Iranian ships are using flag-switching (with which flags?) to evade sanctions, and more. This week’s Maritime Global Trade Roundup analyzes these subjects and more. Check out the easily-digestible highlights and trends, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. The…
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