OneOcean acquires global port data experts

        As a software provider for the global shipping industry, OneOcean acquired Shipping Guides Ltd, a company that provides global port data and information.

　　 OneOcean stated that the Port Entry intelligence guide will be integrated into the OneOcean platform to further enhance its navigation planning capabilities.

        OneOcean pointed out in the statement: “The port entrance data guide was established in the past 50 years and is recognized globally as the preferred source of static and dynamic data for nearly 15,000 ports worldwide.” Today, it has been used by more than 10,000 maritime affairs. Stakeholders choose, they interact with it through a series of web-based solutions and application programming interfaces (api).

　　Feargal Hogan, technical director of "Port Entry Guidelines", said that after the acquisition, "the data quality and capabilities of the industry will be more easily accessible."

　　 OneOcean believes that this acquisition will enhance its navigation planning capabilities, enabling its customers to make better decisions and save money and time.

        OneOcean explained: "These proprietary data include pre-arrival information and intelligent geographic polygons for all port areas, including port restrictions, anchorages, test areas, and environmental information." "These data complement the navigation planning and decision-making workflow, especially in Information on port congestion, environmental monitoring and global shipping activities."

        As CEO Martin Taylor pointed out, "There is a lot of debate and discussion on the best way to optimize the maritime industry," and said OneOcean believes that "the best data to start analysis algorithm is an important first step, giving the best quality Output."

　　 He added: "The "Guide to Port Entry Data" will provide our customers with the best decision-making tools along with the comprehensive information we have already provided on compliance, navigation and environmental factors."

　　 More details of the agreement between the two companies, such as the cost of the acquisition, have not yet been disclosed.