REPORT

July 22, 2021

June 18, 2025

Trade 2.0

How Startups are Driving the Next Generation of Maritime Trade.

The shipping industry is at the beginning of a fundamental transformation. The combination of the rise of connectivity and digitisation, and the need to move away from fossil fuels, means that every aspect of the industry’s operating model will change over the next three decades.

This report:

  • Identifies the key technologies transforming the maritime trade sector.
  • Maps the ‘ShipTech’ startup ecosystem, highlighting key trends in the sector’s growth.
  • Presents case studies of new technology and startups that have transformed approaches to trade and borders.
  • Identifies key areas of port and ship operations ripe for disruption and how this might be exploited.

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Johnny Hugill

Co-Managing Director

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