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FLEET OPTIMISATION

Georgios Christopoulos advocates the adoption of AI applications in digitalisation
efforts and emphasises the significance of satellite communications and
cybersecurity in the industry’s future.

AI HOLDS SIGNIFICANT

PROMISE FOR THE

SHIPPING INDUSTRY

What are the practical steps involved in a company’s fleet opti-
misation?
Fleet optimisation involves the consideration of various
factors. Initially, a company’s management must identify
the organisation’s optimisation requirements and align
them with the current trends and advancements in the
maritime industry. For instance, fuel oil optimisation
stands out as a key focus area, prompting numerous
companies to invest in innovative technologies and
digital platforms. These investments enable them to
enhance fleet monitoring capabilities and operate ves-
sels more efficiently.
In this respect, once companies evaluate market trends
and the competitors’ strategies, they proceed to select
the most suitable digital technology for their fleet opti-
misation efforts. Upon implementation, companies lev-
erage this technology to monitor their fleet more effec-
tively, aiming to achieve optimal performance levels and
gain a competitive advantage.

What technologies is your company implementing to optimise its
fleet? How challenging is it to integrate the latest technological
developments with the human element?
Laskaridis Shipping is at the forefront of adopting
diverse digital technologies to enhance fleet optimisa-
by Georgios Christopoulos, tion. Approximately 80% of our modern bulk carriers are
Chief Operating Officer equipped with high-frequency data collection systems.
at Laskaridis Shipping
We firmly believe that data has immense potential as a

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