Portvision News & Blog

Bringing Industry 4.0 to the Terminal

Posted by Bob Kessler on Nov 29, 2018 6:07:00 AM

***This article appears in the November 2018 issue of Hydrocarbon Processing. You can view the original HERE.

Solving the Capacity Crunch in Today's Petrochemical Supply Chain

Posted by Aaron Kline on Nov 13, 2018 6:07:00 AM

***This article originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Oilman Magazine. You can view it here.

Terminal Logistics: Technology Optimizes Terminal Management

Posted by Bob Kessler on Oct 30, 2018 6:07:00 AM

***This article was originally written by Robert Kessler for October 2018 issue of The American Oil & Gas Reporter

How to Use AIS Data to Your Advantage

Posted by Landers M. Weakley on Jul 24, 2018 6:07:00 AM

WHAT IS AIS DATA?

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the speed and reliability of data is critical to make more concise and effective decisions. In the wake of the 2002 SOLAS agreement’s relative mandate, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) developed the Automatic Identification System (AIS) as a standard intended to monitor live marine traffic around the globe.

Industry 4.0 Solution Marries Siloed Data for Terminals

Posted by Bob Kessler on Jun 26, 2018 6:07:00 AM

***This article originally appeared in the March/April 2018 edition of Maritime Logistics Professional. You can view the original here.

What is AIS Tracking and Why is it Important?

Posted by Chris Leslie on Jun 5, 2018 6:07:00 AM

What is AIS Tracking?

AIS, short for Automatic Identification System , is an automatic ship tracking system used onboard ships as well as onshore VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) systems to monitor vessel movements around the world. An AIS signal is sent from a transponder onboard a vessel to a receiver located onshore or on another vessel. AIS was originally created to supplement marine radar tracking for collision avoidance and safety efforts on the waterway. However, since then, AIS data has evolved into a vital tool for a number of different maritime stakeholders, including: shipowners, cargo owners, vessel operators, cargo dispatchers, marine service providers, terminal operators, charters, traders, maritime law firms, and many more.