Trafigura Deepens Maritime Tech Investments Through ZeroNorth Alliance

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  • Trafigura has entered a strategic alliance with maritime tech firm ZeroNorth to enhance fleet efficiency and sustainability.

  • The company will implement ZeroNorth’s AI-powered platform across its 350+ vessels for voyage optimisation, emissions tracking, and reporting.

  • Trafigura is also taking an equity stake in ZeroNorth, strengthening its role in shaping the platform’s future direction.

  • The partnership aims to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, supporting maritime decarbonization goals.

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd., a prominent player in the global commodities sector, has formed a strategic partnership with ZeroNorth, a maritime technology firm. As part of this alliance, Trafigura will deploy ZeroNorth’s digital platform—featuring voyage optimisation, emissions analytics, and vessel reporting tools—across its fleet of over 350 vessels. The move also includes an equity investment in ZeroNorth, reinforcing the collaboration. According to a statement from Trafigura, the partnership aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions using real-time data and AI-powered solutions.

Trafigura Deepens Commitment to Maritime Efficiency with ZeroNorth Partnership

As part of the broader agreement, Trafigura will join ZeroNorth’s group of strategic partners and actively contribute to the company’s long-term development. This includes offering real-world industry insights to support product innovation and help shape ZeroNorth’s strategic direction.

Andrea Olivi, Trafigura’s Global Head of Shipping, emphasized that the collaboration represents a key milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. He noted that the ZeroNorth platform will enhance monitoring of fuel use and emissions, improve data quality, and foster stronger communication with vessel owners.

ZeroNorth CEO Søren C. Meyer highlighted the significance of the alliance, calling it a reflection of both companies’ commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data to support the maritime sector’s energy transition. He underscored the importance of Trafigura’s scale and ambition in accelerating the platform’s impact across the industry.

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Source: Trafigura