Windward

We’re thrilled to share that FTV Capital's acquisition of Windward has closed, strengthening our commitment to delivering innovative AI solutions that help our customers navigate the increasing pressures on global trade. With this new chapter, we plan on expanding our reach, continuing to provide the most advanced AI-driven insights for the maritime and supply chain industries, and enhancing our capabilities. Read more in our PR. ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q03cgb9P0 #MaritimeAI #FTVCapital #Windward

The Wall Street Journal features us in its latest piece on how the shipping industry is scrambling to adapt to looming U.S. tariffs. Ami Daniel, Windward’s Co-Founder & CEO, shared that container traffic to U.S. ports jumped 12% with a record 281 port calls in just one week, as shippers move to get ahead of proposed levies. From freight rate hikes to strained contract negotiations, the ripple effects are already being felt. Read the article by Benoit Faucon. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dJ6zuA8C #WSJ #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain

Sanctions are evolving fast and so are we. The EU dropped its 16th sanctions package on Russia, targeting ports, financial institutions, and vessels tied to circumvention. We quickly expanded our Russia Risk model to reflect the new designations. We now flag port calls to five newly sanctioned Russian ports as high-risk, retroactively from February 24, 2025. Staying ahead of sanctions isn’t optional, it’s business-critical. That’s why our platform evolves with the regulations, helping traders & shippers navigate changes with speed and clarity. Want to simplify compliance across the board? Check out our latest guide. ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q03g58XQ0 #SanctionsCompliance #MaritimeTechnology #RussiaSanctions

An unusual surge in tanker traffic. A new energy alliance taking shape. Windward’s Early Detection solution surfaced a major shift in Syria’s maritime activity – hinting at deeper geopolitical and economic moves at sea. 👉 Swipe through the anomaly to explore the trend further. Discover what Early Detection can do. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-bJYPmP #MaritimeIntelligence #Sanctions #Geopolitics

Imagine spotting a 20% rise in vessel traffic before your competition does – and capitalizing on it. With Windward Early Detection, that vision becomes reality. A Southeast Asia bunker supplier saw a 50% increase in bunkering operations by preemptively moving resources to high-traffic zones. The result? An additional $200K in revenue in just three months! Early Detection’s near-real-time intelligence empowers bunker suppliers and traders to identify demand hotspots and adapt to emerging trends before others can react. Ready to unlock new revenue streams and stay ahead of the curve? Check out how Early Detection is changing the game for proactive bunkering. ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q03fvv1x0 #Bunkering #MaritimeTechnology #EarlyDetection

The Red Sea remains a critical chokepoint, but according to Lars Jensen, the real disruption could actually come when trade is again flowing there. Our latest report highlights key takeaways from our recent webinar with Lars, Bjorn Vang Jensen, and Joe Peak, covering what to expect next, where the risks really lie, and how to better manage D&D costs. Get their top insights, condensed in one brief report. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFjbtXDP #DetentionAndDemurrage #SupplyChain #DemurrageCharges

Shoreline Ltd. reduced manual reporting time from 8 hours to 2 hours per cycle, improved compliance, and achieved a meaningful YoY increase in voyage premiums. How did Windward help them accomplish this? By automating vessel monitoring and sanctions checks, delivering real-time insights, and streamlining operations. Read the full case study to see the impact. 👇 https://hubs.la/Q03f3r8V0 #MaritimeTechnology #Sanctions #RiskManagement

❌ Too many tools. ❌ Too many steps. ❌ Too much risk. Pre and post-fixture processes don’t need to be this painful or risky. From tangled workflows to fragmented data and fast-moving sanctions, every delay or oversight likely comes with a cost. Our latest guide breaks it down: 📊 5 steps to streamline operations 🚢 Boost compliance, visibility and collaboration ⚠️ Stay ahead of sanctions and deceptive practices Read the full guide. ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q03f1sXp0 #ShippingOperations #RiskManagement #TradeCompliance

Chokepoints shape global trade. When traffic through the Panama Canal dropped in mid-2023, ripple effects followed – but now, signs of recovery are emerging. How are shifting trade routes, security threats, and sanctions reshaping the maritime domain in 2025? Our whitepaper breaks it all down. Learn more here. ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q03dF5b-0 #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #MaritimeSecurity

It could be anyone, at any time. Third-party enablers are now in the crosshairs, as regulators widen their focus beyond sanctioned states to those indirectly facilitating illicit trade. The recent U.S. sanctions against Shipload Maritime, the first Singapore-based company targeted for aiding Iranian oil smuggling, underscore a new reality. To avoid becoming the next headline, trading and shipping companies need streamlined, intelligent workflows. Learn how to reduce exposure, simplify compliance, and stay ahead of risk in our latest guide. ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q03dD-cl0 #MaritimeRisk #SanctionsCompliance #MaritimeTrade