Smarter Shipping with OCIANA: Enhancing Operational Efficiency & Sustainability
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Smarter Shipping with OCIANA®: Enhancing Operational Efficiency & Sustainability
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Hosted by Capital Link and in Collaboration with GSTS
Featuring:
- Andrew Black, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, GSTS
- Julien Robert, Manager of Digital Products, CSL
- Tommy Poulin, Lead Coordinator – Port Control Centre, Montreal Port Authority
- Étienne Landry, Marine Safety Consutant, LPA
- Jack Meloche, General Manager Marine Information Systems, SLSMC
- Paul Blomerus, Executive Director, ClearSeas
The webinar "Smarter Shipping with OCIANA® focused on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability in maritime operations through a collaborative optimization solution developed by GSTS. The OCIANA platform, a dual-use SaaS solution, aims to optimize port calls and enable just-in-time arrivals by facilitating data sharing and real-time decision-making among various maritime stakeholders. The discussion covered the benefits of streamlining ship-to-shore operations, the role of AI in port optimization, and the importance of data security and trust among competitors, with the initiative being part of a two-year project funded by Canada's Ocean Supercluster.
OCIANA’s Collaborative Optimisation Solution ensures timely vessel arrivals based on berth availability, provides real-time updates on vessel movements and potential delays, and enables cost reduction strategies for shipping companies and operators. OCIANA’s capabilities support sustainable maritime practices and contribute to a more efficient and environmentally conscious global shipping ecosystem.
About GSTS: Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is a Global Maritime Intelligence company delivering solutions to enhance decision making across the maritime and logistics industry. Our platform is designed to save lives, energy and the environment on a global scale using innovative data collection and analysis techniques. OCIANA® has been developed and validated in collaboration with user groups across sectors. For more information visit: https://gsts.ca/
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