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Very insightful discussion on chartering & demurrage! In this latest vodcast, I sat down with Evangelos Efstathiou, CEO of Burmester & Vogel, to discuss how AI is reshaping one of shipping's most document-heavy and complex domains: chartering, laytime, and demurrage. Some highlight points in our conversation: 🔹 What started with automating Statement of Facts processing has evolved into AI-driven workflows that can calculate demurrage, compare claims, process cargo documentation, and significantly reduce manual effort. 🔹 As satellite data, AIS, and digital workflows converge, the industry is moving beyond manually created records toward trusted, data-driven operational intelligence. 🔹 The future is about identifying delays before they happen, understanding the cost implications in real time, and enabling smarter decisions across ports, terminals, charterers, and vessel operators. 🔹 While AI can reduce uncertainty, relationships and trust remain fundamental. The challenge is combining human expertise with increasingly powerful technology. One observation that resonated strongly with me: shipping has always been about managing uncertainty. The technologies emerging today give us the opportunity not only to understand what happened, but increasingly to predict what will happen next. Thank you Evan, for joining the vodcast and sharing your insights. 🎥 Watch our full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gN3ss7iS #Maritime

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Driving change in maritime starts with asking better questions. 🌍⚓ In the latest episode of the #TeqplayVodcast, I sat down with Jochem Donkers for a deep dive into the future of maritime operations, optimization, AI, and decision-making in shipping. What started as a conversation about operational efficiency quickly evolved into a fascinating discussion about: 🔹 Why optimization is more than just reducing inefficiencies 🔹 The challenge of balancing human intuition with data-driven insights 🔹 How predictive models and AI are reshaping maritime operations 🔹 Why the future still requires people who truly understand the fundamentals 🔹 The importance of building systems that help us anticipate, not just analyze the past Jochem shares a unique perspective shaped by years of experience in shipping, business intelligence, and operational strategy: from reverse engineering voyage management systems to discussing how AI may impact the next generation of maritime leaders. A conversation full of practical insights, strategic thinking, and honest reflections on where the industry is heading. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e9MX9HGT Curious to hear your perspective: How do you see the balance between human expertise and AI evolving in maritime operations? #Maritime Teqplay — Expose & Eliminate Waste and Risk in Cargo Movement

👏 Port performance is not just about berth occupancy. Our new benchmark report is out, sharing key insights from U.S. Gulf & East Coast Tanker Ports in Q1 2026. Based on port call data, the benchmark shows where time is lost, how waiting drives avoidable cost, and why better coordination can unlock measurable value across the port call chain. ➡️ Read the newsletter and explore how you can improve your port performance. Or directly get your report here: https://lnkd.in/ePxJXQn6 #Maritime #ActionableInsights Teqplay — Expose & Eliminate Waste and Risk in Cargo Movement

❗️Digitization in bunkering is operationally critical. In a recent #TeqplayVodcast, Argyrios Schoinas from Bureau Veritas highlights one of the biggest challenges in global bunkering operations: communication across stakeholders, systems, ports, and time zones. “Communication takes a big part of our day. There are no intermediate systems that can actually tackle these problems.” From coordinating surveyors and barges to managing incidents and operational updates, much of the industry still relies on emails, phone calls, WhatsApp, WeChat, and manual follow-ups. Our conversation explores: ⚓️ Why operational visibility matters in 24/7 maritime operations ⚓️ The growing need for connected platforms and interoperable systems ⚓️ How AI and digitization can reduce manual coordination and improve decision-making ⚓️ Why the industry needs better data exchange instead of more disconnected tools ▶️ Check out the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/eJ-SrTg9 #Maritime Teqplay — Expose & Eliminate Waste and Risk in Cargo Movement

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