AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, a global maritime, logistics, leisure and global global energy platform, announced the formation of a joint company (JV) to optimize third -party ship operations.
The JV will also optimize the oceanic fleet of AD Ports Group through the latest generation fleet management systems.
AD ports Maritime Alliance
The newly formed entity, Noatum-CSM Limited, combines the experience of Columbia Group in advanced fleet management systems and performance analysis promoted by AI, with the advertising port groups several experience in fleet management and extensive experience in ship management, worldwide and regional.
In addition, by integrating the management of ships in the Maritime & Shipping Cluster cluster service portfolio of the AD Ports group, the strategic alliance offers the benefits of a world -class ship management system and a third -party to third parties equipment.
The JV will benefit from immediate access to the performance optimization control (POCC) of Columbia Group, an advanced digital platform designed for the improvement of the performance of the catalysis fleet, predictive maintenance and regulatory compliance.
This platform provides continuous live monitoring and comprehensive decisions support tools to optimize trips, speed, use of bunker and broadcasts.
The system will take advantage of multiple vessels to train informed decision making and improve operational and commercial performance.
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime and Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said the association symbolizes a fundamental advance in the management of maritime assets, merging the strengths of the two companies.
“As we expand our capabilities, we benefit our clients by raising quality and efficiency. We are committed to sacrificing a holistic set of services with exceptional competition and operational experience, fortifying a supplier,” hey.
Mark O’Neil, President and CEO of Columbia Group, said that combining the company’s global experience with the strong presence of Adorts Group in the Middle East will promote operational excellence and innovation in the maritime sector of the region.
“We hope to build a sustainable business and ready for the future together,” he said.
With strategically headquarters in the EAU, the JV will support the management of the day and the introduction of the integral management of the crew, the acquisitions, the training and other operational services to guarantee the best practices of asset management.
