{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 134: Why Maritime Still Isn\u2019t Connected \u2013 And What It Will Take to Fix It","description":"Guest: Tim Morris, Principal Engineer at Arup; Chair, ITS UK Maritime Forum Episode Overview: Maritime has no shortage of digital tools. What it lacks is connection. In this episode, Chris Aversano speaks with Tim Morris about why shipping still operates in silos while other transport sectors have evolved into fully connected systems. They explore what intelligent transport systems (ITS) really mean in a maritime context, where the industry is falling short, and how better coordination across ports, vessels, and landside logistics could unlock efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Key Moments 00:05 \u2013 Introduction Chris sets the stage: maritime as part of a broader transport ecosystem and the gap between shipping and other modes. 01:14 \u2013 Tim\u2019s Background and Systems Thinking From highways to ports, Tim explains how land-based transport challenges led him to maritime and system-wide coordination. 03:23 \u2013 The \u201cLight Bulb\u201d Moment COVID disruptions revealed how fragile and disconnected maritime systems are when things go wrong. 07:42 \u2013 What Is an Intelligent Transport System (ITS)? ITS defined as digitized data + secure communication + decision-making capability across connected systems. 12:00 \u2013 The Core Problem: Who Owns the System? Chris highlights the fundamental challenge of fragmentation and lack of shared standards across stakeholders. 13:04 \u2013 Technology vs. Transformation Tim explains why this is not just a tech problem, but a change management and alignment issue. 16:27 \u2013 Where to Start: Breaking the Deadlock Ports and terminals emerge as a practical starting point for enabling data sharing and coordination. 21:16 \u2013 The UK Perspective How the UK is exploring coastal shipping, smaller port inclusion, and integrated transport strategies. 23:46 \u2013 What Happens If We Do Nothing? The risk is not just inefficiency\u2014it is widening disconnect between maritime and the rest of the supply chain. 25:45 \u2013 Efficiency, AI, and New Business Models Connectivity could unlock new services, better decision-making, and entirely new commercial opportunities. 28:28 \u2013 Human + AI Collaboration AI as a support tool, not a replacement, especially in safety-critical maritime environments. 28:51 \u2013 What Tim Is Reading The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides\u2014a look at Captain James Cook\u2019s final voyage and early navigation challenges. 29:55 \u2013 A Book in the Works Tim shares that he is co-authoring a book on maritime ITS, expected later this year. Learn More \ud83c\udfa7 Related episode: Episode 122: Data Infrastructure, Not Apps \u2013 with Ari Marjamaa of Raa Labs A complementary conversation on building the data layer required for system-wide coordination. Tune in Now Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Watch clips on YouTube. Support & Advertising If you\u2019ve found value in this episode, please follow, share, and leave a 5-star review. \ud83d\udce3 Interested in advertising on The Last Dinosaur? Reach out to our friends at Digital Ship to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Music by: Peg and The Rejected \u2013 \u201cKing of SKA\u201d Art Work By: GA Design Produced by: Chris Aversano ","author_name":"The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In The Digital Age","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/404561\/site","html":"