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Maritime intelligence software sector continues consolidation with multiple M&As
Three acquisitions in the maritime, offshore vessel, and port optimisation sector have added applications to platforms, enabling faster information delivery, efficiency gains and safer operations
Acquisitions in the maritime intelligence and optimisation sector have added new functions and applications to established platforms and highlighted the industry’s consolidation trend.
Corporate transactions completed in the past few weeks have demonstrated the varied complexities and challenges of developing technology and continuing its delivery at scale in the maritime, offshore and ports sectors.
Windward has added another optical sensing layer to its maritime intelligence services, which are supported by artificial intelligence (AI), through the acquisition of Azimut.ai.
This added sensing layer identifies and fingerprints vessels in real time at maritime chokepoints, shipping lanes and ports.
This information should prevent vessels from evading detection even when they switch off their transmissions.
Azimut.ai’s data, originating from sensors and cameras in key shipping thoroughfares, will be added to information from the automatic identification system (AIS), satellite imagery and radiofrequency (RF) transmissions on one platform.
Windward said it would fuse these visual identifications with existing datasets, including ownership, sanctions, cargo, behavioural intelligence and multiple risk layers already on its platform, “turning a single sighting into an explainable assessment that government and commercial customers can act on.”
According to Windward chief executive and co-founder, Ami Daniel, AI helps unify maritime signals into one operational view.
“Now we are redrawing the boundaries of maritime intelligence,” he said. “Acquiring Azimut is our first step in building a proprietary visual intelligence layer that gives us full visibility at sea. Owning these assets outright gives our customers a level of awareness and preparedness.”
Mr Daniel stressed the importance of having fast computer processing and intelligence delivery to shipowners, operators and governments.
“In the age of agentic AI, data is the new oil, and this will allow us to provide our customers access to the most refined, accurate, and relevant dataset for maritime decision-making.”
StormGeo has acquired Portchain, which has developed software to connect container ships with terminals, to expand its voyage intelligence services.
The Stockholm-based Alfa Laval subsidiary will use real-time port call data, weather routeing and vessel-performance insights to introduce a new approach to just-in-time (JiT) voyage optimisation.
Portchain connects container carriers and terminals through shared operational data, enabling alignment of vessel schedules and cargo volumes and planning of berths, cranes and services in port.
Its network connects shipping lines with more than 200 terminals, representing over 40% of global container terminal capacity.
StormGeo helps operators optimise for vessel arrival times, fuel consumption or the balance between the two by providing voyage insights, weather information and route guidance.
JiT voyage optimisation enables vessels to reduce speed, fuel consumption and emissions, ensuring the ship arrives closer to when the terminal is ready to receive them, thus reducing avoidable waiting outside the port.
“Maritime decarbonisation calls for more than optimising individual parts of an operation; it requires making efficiency more connected and actionable for our customers,” said StormGeo president, Kim Hedegaard Sørensen.
“By combining weather and voyage insights with up-to-date information from ports and terminals, we can help customers plan and act with greater confidence, improve efficiency from sea to port, and make meaningful progress towards their environmental goals.”
UK-headquartered Achilles has acquired Melbourne-based Cm3 to strengthen its position in offshore contracting management in the Asia-Pacific region.
Wesfarmers Blackwoods Group sold Cm3, which provides contractor management and compliance software mainly in Australia and New Zealand, to Achilles.
“Bringing our businesses together is an exciting step forward. We see significant opportunities to combine our expertise, technology and global reach to deliver even greater value to customers, while building on everything that has made Cm3 successful in the Australian market,” said Achilles chief executive, Sebastien Roussotte.
Achilles is developing and deploying AI into its software to simplify processes, reduce administration and improve risk management.
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