Glander International Bunkering and Asyad Shipping on Tuesday (20 February) announced a multi-fold agreement, signed this month by Carsten Ladekjær, CEO of Glander International Bunkering and Imad Said Al Khadouri, CCO of Asyad Shipping.
The signing ceremony symbolises collaborative efforts between the two companies, and officially kickstarted three projects including an AI-based propulsion system, a digitalised bunker procurement solution, and comprehensive bunker management.
Key Account Manager of Glander International Bunkering, Dimitris Mertikas, said: “We are especially pleased to work with Asyad Shipping in this pivotal move to drive sustainability, innovation and digitalization.”
“Fuel management is a critical component for any shipping company, which is why we are keen to help our clients optimise their voyages and set new benchmarks.”
This includes the integration of AI technology onboard Asyad Shipping’s fleet of VLCCs.
CEO Carsten Ladekjær, said: “This AI initiative reduces a vessel’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which drives sustainability efforts towards the Oman Vision 2040. It also aligns with the IMO target to reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2030.”
“Asyad Shipping’s commitment to invest in carbon emission reduction will be recognised by their business partners and serve as an example in both the Middle East and the shipping industry.”
The data-driven concept continuously monitors performance, utilising algorithms to optimise fuel consumption and ensure efficient propulsion in varying conditions. This ultimately guarantees operational efficiency in addition to reducing emissions and cost.
In a separate announcement recently, Arsyad Shipping said it signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Glander International Bunkering, to provide services for supplying various types of bunker fuel to the Asyad fleet in various international ports.
“The agreement comes in line with Arsyad Group’s strategy to strengthen its global reach, offering diverse shipping solutions through its 85 vessel fleet connected to over 120 ports in 57 countries,” it said in a brief social media post.
Photo credit: Glander International Bunkering
Published: 21 February, 2024
