HELSINKI, Finland - 5 February 2025 – Seaber.io, a Finnish maritime technology company, is proud to announce that G2 Ocean will implement Seaber’s chartering and schedule optimization solution. G2 Ocean sees great potential in the innovative solution from Seaber and aims to leverage the tool to optimize fleet planning.
Seaber’s cutting-edge AI platform provides data-driven decision support for scheduling and chartering, empowering commercial ship operators, industrial charterers, and commodity traders to maximize fleet utilization and earnings. The platform’s insights not only enhance operational efficiency but also help reduce the environmental impact of shipping—a key priority for many industry leaders.
G2 Ocean sees significant value in this collaboration. “We aim to digitalize our fleet planning process to increase efficiency in our organization. Seaber is a tool with great potential in terms of supporting our team with quick calculations and optimized fleet plan suggestions, and we very much look forward to starting using the system. By using Seaber, we aim to increase automation and data-driven decision-making to reduce ballasting days and our carbon footprint. We also aim to free up time for other value-adding activities.” says Benedicte Hjelle Størksen, Director of Digitalisation and Innovation at G2 Ocean.
Seaber’s solution is designed for maximum flexibility, supporting not only single-cargo voyages but also complex multi-parcel and multi-port operations where scheduling challenges are most demanding. Seamlessly integrating with existing voyage management systems and ERPs, the platform delivers rapid deployment and immediate value.
Jean-Guy Faubert, Chief Revenue Officer at Seaber, shared his excitement about the partnership: “We’re delighted to welcome G2 Ocean to the Seaber family. By adopting our scheduling software, G2 Ocean is taking a significant step toward enhancing operational efficiency while reducing their environmental footprint. Our platform empowers companies to make data-driven decisions that optimize voyages, increase fleet utilization, and minimize emissions. G2 Ocean’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals like ‘Climate Action,’ sets a powerful example for the maritime industry. We are proud to support their journey toward a more efficient and responsible shipping future.”
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About G2Ocean
G2 Ocean was founded in 2017 by the shipowning companies Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group. Today, G2 Ocean is the world’s largest ship operator within the Open Hatch segment and an expert in cargo handling, trade management and global port operations. With a core fleet of 90 open hatch vessels and 26 vessels chartered from third parties, G2 Ocean had nearly 41,000 voyage days in 2023. During these voyages, G2 Ocean successfully transported 25 million revenue tons of cargo and made over 3,000 port calls to nearly 60 countries. G2 Ocean is headquartered in Bergen, Norway. To support customers worldwide with their logistics requirements, G2 Ocean have two hubs in Singapore and Atlanta, as well as 12 representative offices around the world.
About Seaber
Founded in 2017 with a mission to transform the shipping industry, Seaber is an independent Finnish maritime software-as-a-service (SaaS) company dedicated to addressing inefficiencies and reducing the environmental impact of global shipping. By combining advanced digitalization and data automation with purpose-built tools, Seaber empowers shipowners, charterers, and commodity traders to optimize operations, maximize fleet utilization, and streamline complex processes. Our innovative platform provides actionable insights and predictive capabilities that not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to a more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible future for the maritime industry.
For additional information
Benedicte Hjelle Størksen
Director of Digitalisation and Innovation, G2 Ocean
Benedicte.storksen@g2ocean.com
Jean-Guy Faubert
CRO, Seaber
+1 (604) 817-0904