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Beyond tracking - how AIS is disrupting the bulk trade market

Published September 4, 2020

AIS data is key to driving disruptive innovation in the bulk market, beyond tracking vessels AIS data helps to map global trade

Employee Spotlight: Zoe Clark

Published August 24, 2020

At Spire Global, there are so many talented people who provide such amazing talents to our efforts. Here, we showcase a piece of Spire’s pioneering story through the eyes of one.

How port arrival estimating and routing intelligence help dry bulk shippers in a tight market

Published August 18, 2020

Port arrival estimating is a critical element to running refined maritime operations. In this blog, we examine the benefits of accurate port ETAs and how routing intelligence is impacting maritime operations.

Impact on carbon emissions due to air traffic

Carbon emissions from air traffic plunges during pandemic. How big is the impact?

Published July 23, 2020

Estimates using air traffic data, shows an astonishing drop in carbon emissions! Even more than the entire passenger car emissions of France, Germany or UK.

Three steps of going green – How data is the crucial ingredient

Published July 20, 2020

Eco-friendly initiatives like sustainable supply chains can do more than help reduce emissions—they also support cost-saving measures. Data can help bring them to life.

How sustainable agriculture is tied to advances in weather forecasting

Published July 10, 2020

Weather prediction is an important factor in the success of sustainable agriculture. Equally essential is where we find ourselves in human history.

Five ways the shipping industry can save fuel

Published July 8, 2020

A look at how environmental regulations impact refined fuel costs for the shipping industry and how to use data to boost sustainability while saving on fuel costs.

4 Reasons why you should consider wave data

Published June 30, 2020

A look at how advanced wave and weather forecasts, including swell waves and wind waves, are being used to improve maritime analytics.

How we integrate the virtual interview into our hiring process

Published June 20, 2020

As the world changes around us, we look to adapt. This includes our online interview and hiring process.

Top 5 reasons you should be using specialized agriculture weather forecasts

Published June 5, 2020

How a better understanding of upcoming weather saves agricultural operators money by reducing risk and uncertainty.

Illuminating global fishing activity with satellite AIS tracking

Published June 4, 2020

How Spire Global’s AIS tracking data helps Global Fishing Watch promote ocean sustainability and expose illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Maritime AIS tracking data is more complicated than you might think

Published May 30, 2020

AIS tracking is more than finding a dot on a map. It’s having the equipment to capture a signal, so that the dot can even exist.

How small satellites forge a new path for government space operations

Published May 20, 2020

CubeSats now serve as reliable and low-cost platforms for hosted payloads.

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