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Demand spills over; shipping industry rushes to profit from AI * 2026.07.28 * 03:00 * Commercial Times, Qiu Liling The shipping industry is fully cashing in on the AI boom. Since the start of the year, shipping companies have moved from hauling materials and equipment for AI data center infrastructure, to planning to convert second-hand ships into floating AI data centers, and shipyards actively developing new products for AI offshore computing infrastructure. They are bullish on AI data center demand spilling over from land to sea. Domestic freight forwarders, citing a U.S. Commerce Department report, noted that in May and June, ahead of the expiration of the U.S. temporary tariff 122, there was a surge in imports of semiconductors, computer parts, industrial generators, and other goods. In the past, the peak season for maritime shipping on U.S. routes was dominated by consumer goods imports, accounting for about 65% to 75%. This year, that share is estimated to drop to 55% to 60%. In contrast, cargo volumes of capital goods have grown by at least 10%, with their share rising to an estimated 20% to 25%. Industrial raw materials, components, and consumables are expected to increase to 15% to 20%, reflecting the ongoing demand for computing center construction in the U.S. The AI boom has spurred massive growth in data centers, which are currently mainly built on land, relying on land, power grids, and cooling systems for operation. However, with the rapid growth in demand for large AI models and high-performance computing, the AI industries in the U.S., Japan, and other countries are facing challenges such as acquiring land, electricity, and cooling systems, as well as high costs. U.S. and Japanese shipping companies and shipyards are actively planning to build AI infrastructure at sea. Domestic shipyards like CSBC and shipping companies are continuously evaluating market conditions. Japanese shipping giant MOL, in collaboration with Hitachi and Hitachi Systems, is converting a second-hand ship into a floating AI data center at sea, targeting the data infrastructure demand sparked by AI. The company plans to advance into markets in Japan, the U.S., and Malaysia. Shipping companies noted that old ships were previously mostly scrapped, converted for offshore use, or transferred to low-end, hazardous markets. If they can be converted into floating AI data centers, especially ships with large deck areas, ample hull space, and conditions for power distribution, fire protection, and cooling systems, they can achieve a new value reassessment. For example, Samsung Heavy Industries, Lloyd's Register, and Greek shipping company Capital Clean Energy Carriers are collaborating to develop an AI floating data center product, a new type of offshore asset. CSBC said that if the offshore business model proves feasible, shipyard orders in the future could expand to include AI infrastructure, floating power ships, and other offshore and high-end vessel manufacturing. As this involves international certification, insurance, etc., domestic shipping companies tend to cooperate with international players.

Lloyd's Register to create strategic global operating model for ArcelorMittal's dry bulk terminals. Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks, Assistant Editor Dry Bulk, Monday, 27 July 2026 08:35 The collaboration will create a strategic, auditable and scalable operating model to strengthen safety, reliability, governance, ESG performance, resilience and long-term value across ArcelorMittal's global dry bulk terminal network. Lloyd's Register (LR) is collaborating with ArcelorMittal to create a Global Operating Model that sets a consistent group-wide standard for dry bulk terminal operations across its international port portfolio. The initiative will establish a common operating baseline for ArcelorMittal Global Ports' network across different continents, regulatory environments and operating cultures. It aims to reduce variability, strengthen safety and reliability, improve portfolio-level visibility, reinforce ESG, biodiversity and sustainability practices, and support disciplined digital implementation. LR will design a practical framework for terminals with varying asset ages, operating maturity and local practices. The Global Operating Model will combine a controlled Operations Manual, structured SOP library, checklist-based controls, and self-audit and assurance tools focused on shift execution, evidence capture, measurable compliance, and continuous improvement. The documentation will also embed environmental stewardship, biodiversity, emissions and resource-efficiency awareness, responsible waste and runoff management, community and stakeholder interfaces, and clear evidence requirements for governance, assurance, and future reporting. The model is intended to move ArcelorMittal's portfolio beyond site-by-site standardisation towards a group-level performance, governance and control system. It will enable common KPI definitions, consistent reporting, cross-terminal benchmarking, clear escalation logic and structured improvement planning. Daniel Campos, Global Lead of Ports Advisory, Lloyd's Register, said: "Our focus is on creating an operating system that is practical, verifiable and scalable. The model is designed to give ArcelorMittal a repeatable way of running high-standard terminal operations across its global network, while enabling a clear pathway towards digital portfolio control, performance visibility and assurance." George Georgandis, Senior Business Development Manager, Lloyd's Register, added: "Early engagement with ArcelorMittal at a critical point in its Global Ports infrastructure evolution has allowed LR Ports Advisory to jointly shape a strategic operating model that supports safer execution, greater efficiency, ESG-aligned governance and long-term performance across port assets." Deepak Sachdeva, Head of Global Ports at ArcelorMittal, said: "Its terminals operate across very different geographies, regulatory environments and maturity levels, which makes consistency, comparability and disciplined execution essential. "Establishing a Global Operating Model will help Dry Bulk Magazine raise safety and reliability standards across its portfolio, strengthen governance, auditability and insurance defensibility, and ensure that ESG and sustainability requirements are embedded into its operating documents, frontline controls, assurance templates and evidence-based management processes from the outset. "This will give us a practical platform to manage performance, risk and long-term value creation with greater transparency and discipline across the global ports portfolio." The collaboration will create a replicable blueprint for organisations that own, operate, or manage multi-site port and logistics assets worldwide, helping embed consistent execution, ESG and sustainability controls, and reliable operational data to support safety, performance, assurance, and strategic decision-making. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

Lloyd's Register to create strategic global operating model for ArcelorMittal's dry bulk terminals. The attached image shows representatives from Lloyd's Register and Arcelor Mittal at LR's London headquarters The collaboration will create a strategic and scalable operating model across ArcelorMittal's global dry bulk terminal network. The model is designed to give ArcelorMittal a repeatable way of running high-standard terminal operations across its global network." LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 27, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Lloyd's Register (LR) is collaborating with ArcelorMittal to create a Global Operating Model that sets a consistent group-wide standard for dry bulk terminal operations across its international port portfolio. The initiative will establish a common operating baseline for ArcelorMittal Global Ports' network across different continents, regulatory environments and operating cultures. It aims to reduce variability, strengthen safety and reliability, improve portfolio-level visibility, reinforce ESG, biodiversity and sustainability practices, and support disciplined digital implementation. LR will design a practical framework for terminals with varying asset ages, operating maturity and local practices. The Global Operating Model will combine a controlled Operations Manual, structured SOP library, checklist-based controls, and self-audit and assurance tools focused on shift execution, evidence capture, measurable compliance and continuous improvement. The documentation will also embed environmental stewardship, biodiversity, emissions and resource-efficiency awareness, responsible waste and runoff management, community and stakeholder interfaces, and clear evidence requirements for governance, assurance and future reporting. The model is intended to move ArcelorMittal's portfolio beyond site-by-site standardisation towards a group-level performance, governance and control system. It will enable common KPI definitions, consistent reporting, cross-terminal benchmarking, clear escalation logic and structured improvement planning. Daniel Campos, Global Lead of Ports Advisory, Lloyd's Register, said: "Our focus is on creating an operating system that is practical, verifiable and scalable. The model is designed to give ArcelorMittal a repeatable way of running high-standard terminal operations across its global network, while enabling a clear pathway towards digital portfolio control, performance visibility and assurance." George Georgandis, Senior Business Development Manager, Lloyd's Register, added: "Early engagement with ArcelorMittal at a critical point in its Global Ports infrastructure evolution has allowed LR Ports Advisory to jointly shape a strategic operating model that supports safer execution, greater efficiency, ESG-aligned governance and long-term performance across port assets." Deepak Sachdeva, Head of Global Ports at ArcelorMittal, said: "Our terminals operate across very different geographies, regulatory environments and maturity levels, which makes consistency, comparability and disciplined execution essential. "Establishing a Global Operating Model will help us raise safety and reliability standards across our portfolio, strengthen governance, auditability and insurance defensibility, and ensure that ESG and sustainability requirements are embedded into our operating documents, frontline controls, assurance templates and evidence-based management processes from the outset. "This will give us a practical platform to manage performance, risk and long-term value creation with greater transparency and discipline across the global ports portfolio." The collaboration will create a replicable blueprint for organisations that own, operate, or manage multi-site port and logistics assets worldwide, helping embed consistent execution, ESG and sustainability controls, and reliable operational data to support safety, performance, assurance and strategic decision-making. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.