DIGITALIZATION

Gold three-dimensional maritime-inspired typography reading “THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW” on a dark wooden wall with a ship emblem beneath

Digital transformation in shipping: why we cannot afford to wait any longer

28/07/202602/08/2026

Digital transformation is no longer optional for shipping. Capt. George Papanelopoulos argues that data, AI, and modern workflows have become essential for improving safety, compliance, efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term resilience

Portrait of Professor Yuen Kum Fai of NTU, Singapore, maritime economist and co-director of MESD, in business suit

AI, Safety 4.0, and the future of shipping: Professor Yuen Kum Fai on maritime transformation

04/10/202530/11/2025

Professor Yuen Kum Fai of NTU, Singapore, explains how AI is reshaping shipping—from Safety 4.0 and decarbonization to digital fluency and maritime leadership—highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in the evolving global maritime landscape

DIGITALIZATION

Digital transformation in shipping: why we cannot afford to wait any longer

AI, Safety 4.0, and the future of shipping: Professor Yuen Kum Fai on maritime transformation

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