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April 25, 2024 | Signal's system boosts shipping efficiency and sustainability by accurately monitoring vessel energy use and emissions.
April 25, 2024 | Signal's system boosts shipping efficiency and sustainability by accurately monitoring vessel energy use and emissions.
Hellenic Shipping News | April 19, 2024 | EU shipping steers towards eco-friendly practices with stringent carbon emission reductions and innovative vessel technology.
Hellenic Shipping News | April 19, 2024 | EU shipping steers towards eco-friendly practices with stringent carbon emission reductions and innovative vessel technology.
April 18, 2024 | Evaluating the Environmental Impact: Dry Bulk and Tanker Shipping in EU Waters
April 18, 2024 | Evaluating the Environmental Impact: Dry Bulk and Tanker Shipping in EU Waters
February 08, 2024| Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or the “Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, and Signal Ocean, a leader in shipping technology, have agreed to partner to drive digitization of the maritime economy.
February 08, 2024| Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or the “Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, and Signal Ocean, a leader in shipping technology, have agreed to partner to drive digitization of the maritime economy.
January 25, 2024 | Strategic role in European clean tanker exports, highlighting key contributors like Kuwait, India, and the UAE.
January 25, 2024 | Strategic role in European clean tanker exports, highlighting key contributors like Kuwait, India, and the UAE.
Seatrade Maritime News | January 22, 2024 | As Houthi attacks on shipping extend beyond container ships, an analysis has shown the global bulk trades most reliant on the Suez Canal.
Seatrade Maritime News | January 22, 2024 | As Houthi attacks on shipping extend beyond container ships, an analysis has shown the global bulk trades most reliant on the Suez Canal.
January 19, 2024 | Current state of seaborne trading in the Red Sea
January 19, 2024 | Current state of seaborne trading in the Red Sea
Hellenic Shipping News | January 11, 2024 | Shifts in Commodity Flows Amid Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
Hellenic Shipping News | January 11, 2024 | Shifts in Commodity Flows Amid Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
January 10, 2024 | Commodities Changing Patterns and Freight Market
January 10, 2024 | Commodities Changing Patterns and Freight Market
December 28, 2023 | A Year of Maritime Innovation at Signal Ocean
December 28, 2023 | A Year of Maritime Innovation at Signal Ocean
December 22, 2023 | Geopolitics and Crude Freight Market
December 22, 2023 | Geopolitics and Crude Freight Market
December 15, 2023 | Signal's Approach to Environmental Compliance and Emission Reduction
December 15, 2023 | Signal's Approach to Environmental Compliance and Emission Reduction
October 15, 2023 | Collaborative Endeavour by General Index and Signal Ocean, Offering Unparalleled Precision in Emissions Estimates and Financial Impacts for Vessel Voyages, Empowering Stakeholders with Key Insights to Navigate Under New EU/EEA Regulations from 2024 Onwards.
October 15, 2023 | Collaborative Endeavour by General Index and Signal Ocean, Offering Unparalleled Precision in Emissions Estimates and Financial Impacts for Vessel Voyages, Empowering Stakeholders with Key Insights to Navigate Under New EU/EEA Regulations from 2024 Onwards.
October 4, 2023 | Signal Ocean launches Data Warehouse to supercharge shipping’s data-crunching capabilities
October 4, 2023 | Signal Ocean launches Data Warehouse to supercharge shipping’s data-crunching capabilities
The Maritime Executive | October 04, 2023 | Signal Ocean Launches Cloud-Based Data Warehouse for Real-Time Maritime Market Data Integration
The Maritime Executive | October 04, 2023 | Signal Ocean Launches Cloud-Based Data Warehouse for Real-Time Maritime Market Data Integration
TradeWinds | September 20, 2023 | China stimulus measures add to optimism as Panama Canal buoys handysizes
TradeWinds | September 20, 2023 | China stimulus measures add to optimism as Panama Canal buoys handysizes
September 19, 2023 | A significant upgrade to the Signal Ocean Platform reporting capabilities
September 19, 2023 | A significant upgrade to the Signal Ocean Platform reporting capabilities
Smart Maritime Network | August 2, 2023| Oldendorff Carriers Adopts Signal Ocean Platform for Enhanced Digital Commercial Operations
Smart Maritime Network | August 2, 2023| Oldendorff Carriers Adopts Signal Ocean Platform for Enhanced Digital Commercial Operations
July 25, 2023 | Two of the leading maritime technology venture builders have today announced a partnership to develop new technology start-ups for the industry jointly.
July 25, 2023 | Two of the leading maritime technology venture builders have today announced a partnership to develop new technology start-ups for the industry jointly.
Lloyd's list | July 25, 2023 | Greece-based Signal invests in Berlin-based firm that has already produced four successful start-ups since inception in 2020
Lloyd's list | July 25, 2023 | Greece-based Signal invests in Berlin-based firm that has already produced four successful start-ups since inception in 2020
July 20, 2023 | New developments after IMO 2020: How the Shipping Industry meets the new targets
July 20, 2023 | New developments after IMO 2020: How the Shipping Industry meets the new targets
Hellenic Shipping News | July 20, 2023 | Iron ore and coal dry bulk flows to China daily (25d MA) above the year-earlier level
Hellenic Shipping News | July 20, 2023 | Iron ore and coal dry bulk flows to China daily (25d MA) above the year-earlier level
TradeWinds | July 10, 2023 | Big tankers draw prices that seem relatively low, by recent exorbitant standards notes TradeWinds
TradeWinds | July 10, 2023 | Big tankers draw prices that seem relatively low, by recent exorbitant standards notes TradeWinds
TradeWinds | July 14, 2023 | Our Market Analyst, Maria Berzeletou comments about the lowest volumes of US crude carried by the largest tankers for more than a year.
TradeWinds | July 14, 2023 | Our Market Analyst, Maria Berzeletou comments about the lowest volumes of US crude carried by the largest tankers for more than a year.
SPLASH | July 17, 2023 | Signal Maritime Introduces 'Position Value' to Optimize Tanker Earnings Based on Geographic Location
SPLASH | July 17, 2023 | Signal Maritime Introduces 'Position Value' to Optimize Tanker Earnings Based on Geographic Location
July 14, 2023 | Position Value
July 14, 2023 | Position Value
June 20, 2023 | Signal's Tanker Chartering Academy Helps to Understand Tanker Chartering Fundamentals for FREE
June 20, 2023 | Signal's Tanker Chartering Academy Helps to Understand Tanker Chartering Fundamentals for FREE
TradeWinds | May 25, 2023 | Detentions increase across Asia as sanctions targeting Russia change tanker fleet demographic
TradeWinds | May 25, 2023 | Detentions increase across Asia as sanctions targeting Russia change tanker fleet demographic
May 22, 2023 | Access global port congestion of dry bulk and tankers
May 22, 2023 | Access global port congestion of dry bulk and tankers
May 10, 2023 | Signal Maritime examines the impact of clean commodity flows and the new trends coming to freight
May 10, 2023 | Signal Maritime examines the impact of clean commodity flows and the new trends coming to freight
TradeWinds | May 03, 2023 | VLCCs have emerged as biggest winners in the trade reshuffle leading to greater volumes on US Gulf to Europe route
TradeWinds | May 03, 2023 | VLCCs have emerged as biggest winners in the trade reshuffle leading to greater volumes on US Gulf to Europe route
May 2, 2023 | New patterns of oil flows now driving Aframax USG rates to record lows
May 2, 2023 | New patterns of oil flows now driving Aframax USG rates to record lows
Safety4Sea | April 11, 2023 | EU sanctions on Russian oil have shifted global oil flows, with Europe and Asia diversifying sources while China and India increase Russian oil imports
Safety4Sea | April 11, 2023 | EU sanctions on Russian oil have shifted global oil flows, with Europe and Asia diversifying sources while China and India increase Russian oil imports
April 6 | Signal Ocean looks at the evolution of oil flows amid the enforcement of EU sanctions on Russian oil
April 6 | Signal Ocean looks at the evolution of oil flows amid the enforcement of EU sanctions on Russian oil
March 1, 2023 | Our Market Analyst, Maria Berzeletou, talked with the Green Seas newsletter about how the spot markets moved carbon intensity for key segments.
March 1, 2023 | Our Market Analyst, Maria Berzeletou, talked with the Green Seas newsletter about how the spot markets moved carbon intensity for key segments.
March 1, 2023 | The Norwegian LR2 owner and operator SKS is opening up its pool to attract third-party LR2 tankers by leveraging Signal’s technological pool infrastructure and data-driven chartering tools
March 1, 2023 | The Norwegian LR2 owner and operator SKS is opening up its pool to attract third-party LR2 tankers by leveraging Signal’s technological pool infrastructure and data-driven chartering tools
February 23, 2023 | A new comprehensive view of all voyage information in one place
February 23, 2023 | A new comprehensive view of all voyage information in one place
February 9, 2023 | Signal Ocean users have access to the Baltic Exchange's market price information
February 9, 2023 | Signal Ocean users have access to the Baltic Exchange's market price information
31 January 2023 | OilX is the first startup incubated through Signal Ventures
31 January 2023 | OilX is the first startup incubated through Signal Ventures
In our annual review using Signal Ocean data, we examine freight market trends on reference routes and current patterns of bulk flow compared to the previous two years.
In our annual review using Signal Ocean data, we examine freight market trends on reference routes and current patterns of bulk flow compared to the previous two years.
Argentina's soybean and wheat production is threatened by a prolonged drought and severe weather, leading to uncertainty in commodity markets and lower global production estimates.
Argentina's soybean and wheat production is threatened by a prolonged drought and severe weather, leading to uncertainty in commodity markets and lower global production estimates.
In the article, using Signal Ocean data, we examine the dynamics of the freight market and the current patterns of oil flows that will play a critical role in the development of shipping revenues over the next year.
In the article, using Signal Ocean data, we examine the dynamics of the freight market and the current patterns of oil flows that will play a critical role in the development of shipping revenues over the next year.
The maritime industry is working hard to improve its emission performance. Providing robust and consistent estimates for a vessel's emissions performance is crucial in providing greater transparency and allowing market participants to make more informed decisions.
The maritime industry is working hard to improve its emission performance. Providing robust and consistent estimates for a vessel's emissions performance is crucial in providing greater transparency and allowing market participants to make more informed decisions.
Detailed back testing of actual CO2 emissions of circa 40 tankers that have been part of the Signal Maritime pool against Signal Ocean’s algorithm-based estimates has shown that real-time emission estimates are accurate within less than a 10% margin of error.
Detailed back testing of actual CO2 emissions of circa 40 tankers that have been part of the Signal Maritime pool against Signal Ocean’s algorithm-based estimates has shown that real-time emission estimates are accurate within less than a 10% margin of error.
November 22, 2022 | How the current energy crisis is affecting seaborne coal flows to Europe and Asia.
November 22, 2022 | How the current energy crisis is affecting seaborne coal flows to Europe and Asia.
November 21, 2022 | The Signal Ocean has added WhatsApp messages as a way to update the vessel fixtures and positions in The Signal Ocean Platform.
November 21, 2022 | The Signal Ocean has added WhatsApp messages as a way to update the vessel fixtures and positions in The Signal Ocean Platform.
October 12, 2022 | This analysis includes critical variables such as oil flows, demand trends, and vessel speeds that underscore the current picture with expectations for the final quarter of the year.
October 12, 2022 | This analysis includes critical variables such as oil flows, demand trends, and vessel speeds that underscore the current picture with expectations for the final quarter of the year.
September 07, 2022 | Ballasters Vs Freight, Demand: Daily Volume Loaded, Port Congestion & Waiting Days
September 07, 2022 | Ballasters Vs Freight, Demand: Daily Volume Loaded, Port Congestion & Waiting Days
August 4, 2022 | We monitored dry bulk trade flows within the last months to examine the current situation and its impact on the monthly volume of seaborne trade.
August 4, 2022 | We monitored dry bulk trade flows within the last months to examine the current situation and its impact on the monthly volume of seaborne trade.
July 20, 2022 | The algorithm underpinning Signal Ocean's estimates of vessel CO2 emissions has been verified as meeting IMO guidelines by the independent classification society DNV
July 20, 2022 | The algorithm underpinning Signal Ocean's estimates of vessel CO2 emissions has been verified as meeting IMO guidelines by the independent classification society DNV
July 5, 2022 | DBX, a new dry bulk commodity analytics firm based in London, officially launched earlier this year having successfully completed Signal Venture’s incubation programme, has now initiated a round of seed funding.
July 5, 2022 | DBX, a new dry bulk commodity analytics firm based in London, officially launched earlier this year having successfully completed Signal Venture’s incubation programme, has now initiated a round of seed funding.
June 30, 2022 | The Signal Group has launched Shipergy, an innovative bunker procurement company. The new company is led by former LQM CEO, Daniel Rose and operates from offices in London and Athens.
June 30, 2022 | The Signal Group has launched Shipergy, an innovative bunker procurement company. The new company is led by former LQM CEO, Daniel Rose and operates from offices in London and Athens.
June 21, 2022| We share our vision of a technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven future for shipping, which underpins relationships and human decision-making by industry professionals.
June 21, 2022| We share our vision of a technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven future for shipping, which underpins relationships and human decision-making by industry professionals.
June 10, 2022 | We share our vision of a technology-driven future, underpinning relationships and human decision-making by shipping professionals.
June 10, 2022 | We share our vision of a technology-driven future, underpinning relationships and human decision-making by shipping professionals.
June 06, 2022 | The new benchmarks will provide a series of unique indexes which will combine both companies' top technologies.
June 06, 2022 | The new benchmarks will provide a series of unique indexes which will combine both companies' top technologies.
May 26, 2022 | We monitored oil flows with a focus on crude oil within the last months to examine the latest trends in the top origin and destination countries.
May 26, 2022 | We monitored oil flows with a focus on crude oil within the last months to examine the latest trends in the top origin and destination countries.
May 10, 2022 | A Dry Bulk Market snapshot of the ton days growth among vessel class categories vs 2021
May 10, 2022 | A Dry Bulk Market snapshot of the ton days growth among vessel class categories vs 2021
April 21, 2022 | With Signal Ocean data we monitor the number of vessels in waiting and operating status at worldwide ports for all dry vessel categories including today’s port activity
April 21, 2022 | With Signal Ocean data we monitor the number of vessels in waiting and operating status at worldwide ports for all dry vessel categories including today’s port activity
March 30, 2022 | How do Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) manage the freight risk? Signal Ocean platform reports can help you make the right decision.
March 30, 2022 | How do Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) manage the freight risk? Signal Ocean platform reports can help you make the right decision.
March 4, 2022 | Antonis Malaxianakis explains how his disbursements platform uses technology to uncover hidden costs and supports shipping professionals
March 4, 2022 | Antonis Malaxianakis explains how his disbursements platform uses technology to uncover hidden costs and supports shipping professionals
March 22, 2022 | How the exported volumes from Russian Federation could affect shipping transportation
March 22, 2022 | How the exported volumes from Russian Federation could affect shipping transportation
March 15, 2022 | Building the framework of a maritime operating system is no easy feat. Read on to see how 4 years of analyzing data has led us to create our APIs.
March 15, 2022 | Building the framework of a maritime operating system is no easy feat. Read on to see how 4 years of analyzing data has led us to create our APIs.
March 10, 2022 | Boost your freight trading analytics and chartering decision making with a private supercomputer
March 10, 2022 | Boost your freight trading analytics and chartering decision making with a private supercomputer
Bunkerspot | March 2, 2022 | Daniel Rose, our Entrepreneur in residence, considers the implications of greater commercial ‘openness’ for the industry.
Bunkerspot | March 2, 2022 | Daniel Rose, our Entrepreneur in residence, considers the implications of greater commercial ‘openness’ for the industry.
March 1, 2022 | Are Sanctions the only implication on the Freight Market?
March 1, 2022 | Are Sanctions the only implication on the Freight Market?
January 24, 2022 | Materialising demurrage business upside in low market levels
January 24, 2022 | Materialising demurrage business upside in low market levels
December 30, 2021 | Looking back on the year, were the winners crude tankers or Capesize bulkers? What determined demand and freight rates?
December 30, 2021 | Looking back on the year, were the winners crude tankers or Capesize bulkers? What determined demand and freight rates?
December 24, 2021 |The late-year resurgence of the pandemic has dashed freight rates for the beleaguered owners of crude tankers of ending the year on a positive note, but what about 2022?
December 24, 2021 |The late-year resurgence of the pandemic has dashed freight rates for the beleaguered owners of crude tankers of ending the year on a positive note, but what about 2022?
December 16, 2021 | Tanker pool manager Signal Maritime announced a significant increase in its Aframax Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings.
December 16, 2021 | Tanker pool manager Signal Maritime announced a significant increase in its Aframax Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings.
November 3, 2021 | Investing in fleet repositioning at the right moment paid-off by generating material overperformance in Q4 2021
November 3, 2021 | Investing in fleet repositioning at the right moment paid-off by generating material overperformance in Q4 2021
November 17, 2021 | Shipping is set to be included within Europe’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) from as soon as 2023, but which types of shipping companies are going to be targeted for European Emissions Compliance?
November 17, 2021 | Shipping is set to be included within Europe’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) from as soon as 2023, but which types of shipping companies are going to be targeted for European Emissions Compliance?
November 9, 2021 | While the global economic recovery faces a fair share of headwinds, the unfolding energy crisis has been the real headline grabber during the last month
November 9, 2021 | While the global economic recovery faces a fair share of headwinds, the unfolding energy crisis has been the real headline grabber during the last month
October 20, 2021 | Signal Maritime, the Signal Group’s shipping arm, has taken commercial management of MT Silver London, its 10th Shell medium-range (MR) tanker.
October 20, 2021 | Signal Maritime, the Signal Group’s shipping arm, has taken commercial management of MT Silver London, its 10th Shell medium-range (MR) tanker.
October 6, 2021 | The Signal Ocean Platform has a new Dry Bulk Module. The move follows detailed beta testing with SSY and a further 10 shipowners and charterers.
October 6, 2021 | The Signal Ocean Platform has a new Dry Bulk Module. The move follows detailed beta testing with SSY and a further 10 shipowners and charterers.
October 4, 2021 |The number of ballasters at declining trends compared to 2019-2020
October 4, 2021 |The number of ballasters at declining trends compared to 2019-2020
September 29, 2021 | Dry Bulkers in Focus. The impact of Spot Freight Market Volatility on Ship Prices
September 29, 2021 | Dry Bulkers in Focus. The impact of Spot Freight Market Volatility on Ship Prices
September 6, 2021 | The importance of a robust training program and its crucial correlation with the business understanding
September 6, 2021 | The importance of a robust training program and its crucial correlation with the business understanding
August 25, 2021 | 6-month Dirty & Clean tanker market review: The impact of Supply and Demand on freight market performance.
August 25, 2021 | 6-month Dirty & Clean tanker market review: The impact of Supply and Demand on freight market performance.
August 6, 2021 | Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Limited will contribute 10 medium-range product tankers (MRs) to the Signal Maritime MR pool.
August 6, 2021 | Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Limited will contribute 10 medium-range product tankers (MRs) to the Signal Maritime MR pool.
July 14, 2021| Latest decarbonization trends and evolution of shipping emissions with The Signal Ocean Platform CO2 emissions tool
July 14, 2021| Latest decarbonization trends and evolution of shipping emissions with The Signal Ocean Platform CO2 emissions tool
July 7, 2021 | OPEC is back in control of oil markets but it will need to stop squabbling if it wants to avoid scoring a spectacular own goal.
July 7, 2021 | OPEC is back in control of oil markets but it will need to stop squabbling if it wants to avoid scoring a spectacular own goal.
June 24, 2021 | Dry bulk Industry analysis, supply & demand fundamentals, market rates & other trends with the Signal Ocean Platform data
June 24, 2021 | Dry bulk Industry analysis, supply & demand fundamentals, market rates & other trends with the Signal Ocean Platform data
June 16, 2021 | Container market analysis looking at Idle Ships and other data that Signal Ocean Platform can dive into
June 16, 2021 | Container market analysis looking at Idle Ships and other data that Signal Ocean Platform can dive into
June 14, 2021 | Easily assess and compare bunker prices in different ports on the route for a selected voyage.
June 14, 2021 | Easily assess and compare bunker prices in different ports on the route for a selected voyage.
Lloyd's list | June 3, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Nigel Lowry discuss the appreciation of innovation in the maritime industry and the reasons sometimes the pace seems slow.
Lloyd's list | June 3, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Nigel Lowry discuss the appreciation of innovation in the maritime industry and the reasons sometimes the pace seems slow.
June 7, 2021 | Track all types of STS, Lightering, Cargo Transfer and FPSO/Storage operation in Signal Ocean Platform
June 7, 2021 | Track all types of STS, Lightering, Cargo Transfer and FPSO/Storage operation in Signal Ocean Platform
May 26, 2021 | Commercial ship manager Signal Maritime is expanding its services and launching a new pool for MR product tankers.
May 26, 2021 | Commercial ship manager Signal Maritime is expanding its services and launching a new pool for MR product tankers.
May 25, 2021 | The patchy pick-up in oil demand shows little sign of changing. Global deliveries are bumpy but stronger this month.
May 25, 2021 | The patchy pick-up in oil demand shows little sign of changing. Global deliveries are bumpy but stronger this month.
May 12, 2021 | Dry bulk capesize freight rates breaking a record high on the back of strong start 2021 cargo loading volumes
May 12, 2021 | Dry bulk capesize freight rates breaking a record high on the back of strong start 2021 cargo loading volumes
April 22, 2021 | Explore our patent for carrier path prediction based on dynamic input data
April 22, 2021 | Explore our patent for carrier path prediction based on dynamic input data
April 7, 2021 | Last week the oil producers group decided to ease self-imposed production cuts it implemented last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
April 7, 2021 | Last week the oil producers group decided to ease self-imposed production cuts it implemented last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
March 27, 2021 | In this article we will focus on about 30 of these vessels that are laden and ballast tankers of more than 25kt deadweight.
March 27, 2021 | In this article we will focus on about 30 of these vessels that are laden and ballast tankers of more than 25kt deadweight.
HC Insider | February 16, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Damian Stewart discuss the merits of digitisation in maritime.
HC Insider | February 16, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Damian Stewart discuss the merits of digitisation in maritime.
February 2, 2021 | Signal Ventures is seeking entrepreneurs and startups in the maritime sector to join its ecosystem of technology partners.
February 2, 2021 | Signal Ventures is seeking entrepreneurs and startups in the maritime sector to join its ecosystem of technology partners.
January 28, 2021 | Like our namesake, the Signal Ocean team is passionate about privacy and data security.
January 28, 2021 | Like our namesake, the Signal Ocean team is passionate about privacy and data security.
December 29, 2020 | As the end of the year draws near, we reflect on the sunny moments of the commercial shipping industry, the stormy moments, and all things in between.
December 29, 2020 | As the end of the year draws near, we reflect on the sunny moments of the commercial shipping industry, the stormy moments, and all things in between.
December 17, 2020 | Tanker and dry bulk market participants are now able to assess the CO2 impact when chartering ships optimally positioned for their cargo.
December 17, 2020 | Tanker and dry bulk market participants are now able to assess the CO2 impact when chartering ships optimally positioned for their cargo.
SPLASH | December 14, 2020 | Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything since algorithms cannot replace good intuitive shipbroking.
SPLASH | December 14, 2020 | Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything since algorithms cannot replace good intuitive shipbroking.
SPLASH | November 16, 2020 | Building global traders. How to best give new chartering executives the skills needed to work to their full potential.
SPLASH | November 16, 2020 | Building global traders. How to best give new chartering executives the skills needed to work to their full potential.
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