What’s going on with an alleged Iranian spying vessel? How did Iran’s missile attack and ship hijacking impact the six major carriers?  This week’s Maritime Global Trade Roundup has these answers and more, including info on Russia’s oil supply to China. Check out the easily-digestible highlights and trends, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. First, take a quick look at Windward’s refreshed homepage!  Alleged Iranian Spy Ship Returns to Iran The Behshad, an Iranian general cargo vessel owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, crossed the Hormuz Strait last week after sail ..read more

Your AIS Data is Foundational… You depend upon AIS data as the foundation for many of your IT projects. As a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO), AIS data is the lifeblood of understanding constantly evolving maritime trade flows and mapping the movements of vessels. The Panama Canal drought, Red Sea disruptions, Iran attack and hijackings, and the lifting and then reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela are reminders of how trade routes can change in the blink of an eye.  This is just one aspect of AIS data’s utility. It is also critical for identifying ..read more

The Iran attack…Venezuela oil sanctions are back…decreased Russian oil trading…IUU fishing… There was recently some volatility and noteworthy developments, as always. Check out the easily-digestible maritime global trade highlights and trends we are sharing this week, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. Before diving deep, take a look at Windward’s refreshed homepage!  The MSC Aries Seizure in the Strait of Hormuz The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the MSC Aries (IMO: 9857169), a 366-meter container vessel, while en-route to the Hormuz Strait on April 13. The IRGC claimed that th ..read more

It was an interesting and somewhat volatile week…as always. Here are the quick highlights and analysis you need from the week in maritime global trade (and sometimes from slightly before this week), powered by Maritime AI™ insights. Also, check out our Windward Trade Patterns & Risk Insights Report for Q1 and Volatility Grows in North America: Global Trade Report.  Possible PoD Changes After The Bridge Crash’s Effect on the Supply Chain  There was a noticeable increase in port calls following the accident to other ports on the East Coast by container vessels following the tragic ..read more

Windward is excited to participate in next week’s Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2024. We’ll be part of the new trade exhibition, Expo@SMW, from April 16-18, which will bring together leading experts to unveil the latest in maritime research and development.  This year’s theme, “Actions Meet Ambition,” reflects an emphasis on the maritime sector’s desire to adopt proactive measures and more strategic decision-making to tackle evolving risk and industry-wide challenges, while setting ambitious goals for innovation and sustainability.  Come talk to Windward at our booth to discover the ..read more

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Sixteen leading customers attended Windward’s first Customer Advisory Board (CAB) event in London to discuss how Generative AI (Gen AI) is set to transform the maritime ecosystem, as well as other coming innovations.   This collaborative event aimed to create a space for our leading customers to engage in fruitful discussions and provide valuable product feedback. It also provided a great opportunity for customers to network, share ideas, and learn about Windward’s road map and how coming functionality can help their business.  Customers came from leading companies across variou ..read more

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Tragedy struck when a massive container ship, a Singaporean-flagged container vessel named Dali, lost power and demolished a Baltimore bridge. Six people are presumed dead in the accident.  The accident has fueled major supply chain concerns, especially in the wake of the Panama Canal drought and ongoing Red Sea disruptions: the bridge spanned the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, the busiest U.S. port for car exports and the ninth-busiest for foreign cargo, according to the BBC. It is also the second biggest port for U.S. coal exports. Speaking to the AP, Windward Co-Founder and CEO, Am ..read more

“Behind every successful business these days are Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), providing or delivering real-time access to vital application services and data. It’s a big, big business, with API monetization projected to grow by 115% within the next two years,” according to RT Insights.  APIs have emerged as a critical tool in the shipping industry, especially when integrated with a transportation management system (TMS), Ownership and Control systems (OCR) and trade platforms. This blog post explores the transformative impact of API integration and explains the benefits of e ..read more