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Ultranav Advanced Analytics Summit
Dear colleagues, As the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves at a rapid pace, Ultranav is committed to being part of this technological revolution. In an industry as complex and dynamic as maritime transportation, staying informed and ahead of the curve is...
Every ton of CO2 counts: A collective effort towards net zero emissions
These weeks our entire organisation is involved in an internal sustainability initiative centered around our guiding principle: “Every ton counts” to bring us closer to the goal of net zero emissions. A few weeks ago, all our shipowning businesses gathered in Chile to...
Exploring sustainable shipping and lowering emissions
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting an event exploring the topic of sustainable shipping under the theme “Green shipping and lowering emissions”. The event took place in Rio de Janeiro and was hosted in collaboration with Ultrabulk. The evening featured three...
Ultranav’s implementation of innovative maritime energy-saving devices
Sustainability is high on the agenda for many businesses as for Ultranav, and by 2050 Ultranav is committed to have a zero emission fleet in international commercial operations and to be climate neutral. To achieve this goal, we continuously explore options and...
On-board carbon capture
Emissions are an inevitable subject in shipping, and the roads to reducing greenhouse gas emissions are numerous and up to each company to find their way towards our common goal. Recently, we have investigated a method that captures CO2 before it is released into the...
Empowering excellence: Ultranav’s annual chartering and operations course
Today, we want to let you in one of the aspects of how we support and develop our biggest asset: Our employees. Each year, we have many new colleagues joining Ultranav and our support areas – and not all have experience with shipping. That is why we host an annual...
Petranso welcomes new tugboats to the fleet
We are pleased to announce the addition of two tugboats to the Petrolera Transoceánica (Petranso) fleet. These are the tugboats Maras and Moray, which were built at the ASENAV shipyard in Chile. Both tugboats will initially be positioned in the Port of Callao. Both...
Naviera Transoceanica announces new CEO
Naviera Transoceánica (Navitranso) announced new CEO. Navitranso is a globally recognised carrier of liquid cargo operating mainly along the Peruvian coast as well as on the west coast of South America. Navitranso offers maritime transportation service for crude oil,...
Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation
Ultranav joins the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation in urging world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonise global supply chains. Now, governments must deliver...
Ultranav invests in drone company
Ultranav has decided to invest in a small drone startup company called Upteko. They are specialised in the maritime industry by developing a drone system solution to live on the ship or ashore, to connect port operations on the ground and at the sea, with insight from...