Cargotec joins Finnish initiative to put autonomous ships in Baltic service
FINLAND's Cargotec, together with other companies, will establish the world's first system aimed at creating autonomous ships in the Baltic by 2025.
Cargotec said it is on a drive to become a world leader in intelligent cargo handling, and it is increasing its focus on software, services and digital business.
The initiative is mainly financed by Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for innovation. In addition to Cargotec, the main investing companies are Ericsson, Meyer Turku, Rolls Royce, Tieto and Wartsila.
The ecosystem platform is being handled by DIMECC, a leading co-creation ecosystem provider, said the Cargotec press release.
"For decades, Cargotec's business areas MacGregor and Kalmar have been pioneering solutions on-board and at ports for efficient and safe cargo flow solutions," said Cargotec chief information officer Soili Makinen.
"This initiative is in line with our ambitions, and we are excited to be part of it. We invite all industry stakeholders to collaborate in this area."
Said MacGregor vice president Pasi Lehtonen: "We understand, that this is best done in close cooperation with customers and other stakeholders. To boost industry transformation, MacGregor has called for an industry renewal discussion under the theme. "
Said Kalmar vice president Tommi Pettersson: "This initiative has great potential to help in increasing safety and productivity not only in container ports but in the whole maritime industry."
Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) is a leading provider of cargo and load handling, whose subsidiaries Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor offer specific products and services. Cargotec's sales in 2015 totalled EUR3.7 billion (US$4.1 billion) and it employs 11,000 people.
FINLAND's Cargotec, together with other companies, will establish the world's first system aimed at creating autonomous ships in the Baltic by 2025.
Cargotec said it is on a drive to become a world leader in intelligent cargo handling, and it is increasing its focus on software, services and digital business.
The initiative is mainly financed by Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for innovation. In addition to Cargotec, the main investing companies are Ericsson, Meyer Turku, Rolls Royce, Tieto and Wartsila.
The ecosystem platform is being handled by DIMECC, a leading co-creation ecosystem provider, said the Cargotec press release.
"For decades, Cargotec's business areas MacGregor and Kalmar have been pioneering solutions on-board and at ports for efficient and safe cargo flow solutions," said Cargotec chief information officer Soili Makinen.
"This initiative is in line with our ambitions, and we are excited to be part of it. We invite all industry stakeholders to collaborate in this area."
Said MacGregor vice president Pasi Lehtonen: "We understand, that this is best done in close cooperation with customers and other stakeholders. To boost industry transformation, MacGregor has called for an industry renewal discussion under the theme. "
Said Kalmar vice president Tommi Pettersson: "This initiative has great potential to help in increasing safety and productivity not only in container ports but in the whole maritime industry."
Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) is a leading provider of cargo and load handling, whose subsidiaries Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor offer specific products and services. Cargotec's sales in 2015 totalled EUR3.7 billion (US$4.1 billion) and it employs 11,000 people.