Shipping Technology, an inland shipping technology company based in Rotterdam, has released ST Brain Lite. This new product is a compact, easily installable onboard intelligence unit specifically developed to bring real-time data connectivity to chartered vessels operating in inland waterways. The system is designed to digitalize operations, providing enhanced data access and improving overall efficiency for the inland shipping segment.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this development signifies potential improvements in visibility and operational control for inland legs of multimodal shipments. Real-time data from inland vessels can lead to more accurate estimated times of arrival (ETAs), better planning for transshipments, and quicker responses to unforeseen delays. This increased transparency could help optimize inventory management and reduce demurrage costs at ports and terminals, ultimately improving supply chain predictability.
