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News - September 1, 2020

U-Ming Marine and StormGeo announce expanded partnership

StormGeo CII Simulator Voyage

StormGeo, a leading technology provider, announced today an expanded partnership with Taiwan shipping giant U-Ming Marine.

The new partnership combines U-Ming’s platform with StormGeo’s ship-to-shore fleet and voyage management solutions, s-Insight. This move represents a significant first step in U-Ming’s strategy to integrate its entire digital platform, and will apply to 33 of their vessels.

U-Ming and StormGeo already have a strong relationship through the integration of StormGeo’s weather and route optimization software, s-Planner. The integration of s-Insights expands U-Ming’s digitization to improve safety, fuel efficiency, compliance and sustainability.   

Jeff Hsu, U-Ming’s Executive Vice-President
“We are pleased to know that StormGeo’s ship-to-shore fleet and voyage management solutions will enable our fleet to continually visualize the location, movement, and speed of our vessels, optimizing our overall voyage performance. The enhanced visualization and transparency enabled through this partnership will lead to more efficient and effective management of our fleet.” 

Jeff Hsu
U-Ming’s Executive Vice-President

“There is great potential when utilizing an integrated solution that is provided by one company,” said Dr. Thilo Dückert, StormGeo’s Vice President of Fleet Performance Management. “Our ship-to-shore fleet and voyage management solutions can connect to all onboard data collection systems to improve efficiency and safety. Shore-based business units of U-Ming can quickly and easily make different business movements due to the benefits of connectivity and visibility from our all-in-one integrated digitalization solutions.”

About U-Ming Marine

U-Ming Marine was established in 1984 to provide marine transportation of cement, dry commodities and industrial raw materials, specializing in the trading of vessels and agency services. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, one of the nine listed companies within the Far Eastern Group. It established it headquarters in Taiwan, forming three fully-owned subsidiaries in Singapore, Hong Kong and Xiamen to extend its service to customers worldwide.

About StormGeo

StormGeo is a leading technology provider enabling weather-sensitive companies to navigate 
operational challenges in dynamic environments and volatile markets. With nature and weather
intelligence at its core, StormGeo’s technological innovations and human expertise transform 
data into actions that safeguard people, industries, and nature for a sustainable future. With a 
global presence and 24/7/365 operations, StormGeo’s industry experts, analysts, and 
technologists offer timely and actionable insight that empowers our clients’ decision-making. 
StormGeo is a proud participant in the UN Global Compact’s Ocean Stewardship Coalition and 
is committed to enabling responsible business decisions. 
Informed by nature, powered by technology. For less uncertainty, more efficiency, quicker 
responses, and more future-proof decisions to enable the green transition. Together.