IME Blog — AI & Commercial Shipping Insights

Practical guides on laytime calculation, voyage estimation, cargo fixing, and maritime digitalization.

Laytime calculation guide: demurrage, dispatch, and documents

The Intricacies of Laytime Calculation: A Simplified Guide

Laytime refers to the amount of time allowed for loading and unloading cargo on a ship. It is agreed upon in a contract between the shipowner and the charterer. Laytime calculation is .....

AI and digital tools transforming commercial shipping workflows

Navigating the Digital Seas: Transforming Commercial Shipping Through Technology

Shipping, one of the oldest professions known to mankind, has weathered countless storms and and witnessed remarkable ....

Fixing cargo for vessels: distance, draft, risk and AI decision support

Navigating the Seas of Business: The Challenges and Solutions in Fixing Cargo for Vessels

The journey of a vessel doesn’t end when it’s redelivered to its owner. In fact, a whole...