When chartering managers are evaluating a vessel, speed is often one of the first things they look at, and it makes sense since speed directly influences voyage duration, fuel consumption, and ultimately P&L. But speed derived from AIS alone rarely tells the full story…

Vessel delays, port congestion, inventory constraints, and demand changes are all part and parcel of daily operations in industrial supply chains. While many companies have invested heavily in visibility, knowing what's happening is only part of the challenge. The real question is what to do with it.

With the first full cycles of FuelEU and EU ETS underway, emissions reporting is now part of daily operations. Most companies have adapted, with data collection and compliance largely under control.

But for many charterers and cargo owners, accessing and using that data remains more difficult than it should be.

Industrial supply chains have always operated under uncertainty. Weather shifts, port congestion, demand fluctuations, and geopolitical disruptions are not new challenges. What has changed is their frequency, scale, and impact…

Demurrage is rarely a surprise. It appears in budgets, its discussed in post-fixture reviews, and it’s often explained away as “part and parcel of the trade.” But when the same delays occur repeatedly, demurrage stops being incidental and becomes structural margin leakage.

Read our five reasons why it persists as a common pain point, and why it continues to erode margins long after the voyage is over.

2025 may well be remembered globally as the year AI became the talk of the town. Across industries, it has moved from experiment to everyday tool and shipping is no exception. So far, much of the conversation has focused on what AI can do, but it is just as important to reflect on what it can’t do - at least not yet..!

In an interview with “The Last Dinosaur” podcast, Managing Director Ingrid Kylstad shared her perspective with host Christopher Aversano on how digitalization in shipping is evolving, and what it really takes to create lasting change.

Product development in SaaS often follows a familiar recipe: build and release fast, respond to customer requests – rinse and repeat. At Klaveness Digital, that approach is taking a different direction. As a company firmly rooted in shipping, the product team is challenging both themselves and the industry to think beyond the obvious. 

Planning ocean logistics is messy, manual, and costly. Every delay creates ripple effects — from idle berths and stockouts to unexpected costs. That’s why we’re inviting cargo owners and logistics leaders to join our free prototype interviews: to test smarter tools, share real challenges, and help shape the solutions that will make planning simpler and more resilient

In shipping, where operational priorities shift quickly and data often grows faster than teams can act on it, having a good idea is only the beginning. What happens next, and how that idea is evaluated, shaped, and tested, often determines whether it becomes something meaningful.

Fixing the right vessel is one of the most important commercial decisions a charterer makes. Yet in practice, it is often driven by gut feeling, outdated spreadsheets, and assumptions about sister vessels. The real issue is not just limited information, but misplaced confidence in data that is outdated, incomplete, or taken out of context. Read our five reasons why poor vessel selection remains a costly pain point in our industry — and what it could be costing you.

If you work in tech and you're looking for your next challenge, it might be time to look beyond the usual suspects. The shipping industry—responsible for moving some 90% of the world’s goods—is undergoing a massive digital transformation. The problems it faces aren’t just your everyday tech challenges; they’re global, high-impact, and deeply rewarding to solve.

Digitalization may have gained ground in shipping — including dry bulk — but as long as spreadsheets, emails, and manual processes continue to dominate daily workflows, there’s a long way to go. For developers like Tony Elmquist, that’s exactly what makes it interesting!

Digitalization is picking up speed in shipping, but in dry bulk — where spreadsheets, PDFs, and emails still dominate much of the workflow — there’s still a long way to go. For developers stepping in from tech-focused environments, it can feel like entering a different world.

At our mountain retreat in Hemsedal, the Klaveness Digital team came together to tackle real-world shipping challenges through structured innovation. The result? Bold ideas, clear direction, and a renewed commitment to smarter solutions across the maritime industry. 

Klaveness Digital enters a new phase of growth with a broader product portfolio and renewed focus on innovation. With Ingrid Kylstad as Managing Director, the company takes the lead on all digital services in the Klaveness Group—accelerating product development and delivering smarter, data-driven maritime solutions.

In seaborne logistics, every decision counts. Real-time data gives supply chain managers the visibility they need to act quickly, reduce delays, lower costs, and build trust with customers. Learn how CargoValue helps industrial companies gain a competitive edge through predictive insights and transparent operations.

Klaveness Digital joined leading voices in shipping at the Sea Cargo Charter’s Annual Meeting to accelerate progress toward decarbonization. With shared goals and new IMO-aligned targets, the event marked a key milestone in shaping a more transparent, collaborative, and sustainable future for maritime trade.

Blending tradition with innovation is key to successful change management. Customer Success Consultant Aladdy Choo shares how the CargoValue onboarding team helps customers move from spreadsheet-based workflows to proactive digital strategies—without losing the human touch. Learn how striking the right balance drives long-term adoption and operational improvement.

Implementing new software in your business isn’t just about tech—it’s about managing change. From setting realistic timelines to gaining team commitment and balancing workloads, this article outlines four key areas to ensure a smooth and successful software rollout. Learn how to drive adoption and achieve faster ROI with a thoughtful implementation approach.