Ports and Shipping - How will technology shape the shipping industry in 2020?

The impact of technology on the shipping industry will grow in 2020, as companies increasingly introduce cloud-based software and apps in their businesses. The increased availability, reliability and reduced cost of the internet at sea will be the key drivers for this growth, says Alexander Buchmann, Managing Director, Hanseaticsoft. He says, "Shipping companies globally are realizing the many business advantages of technology to drive down costs, automate tasks, reduce administration and improving efficiencies.

"The cloud facilitates the access of business data and applications from anywhere at any time and with any mobile device. Companies investing in cloud technology are improving the collaboration between teams on...

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