Kpler Completes Acquisition of Spire Maritime
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๐ข Acquisition Announcement
Kpler, a global leader in trade and energy data, has officially completed the acquisition of Spire Maritime, a leading provider of Satellite AIS.
Through this acquisition, Kpler secures its own Satellite AIS assets and expertise, enabling the company to deliver more accurate and reliable maritime data to shipping, logistics, and government organizations worldwide.
๐ Kpler Maritime Service System
With this merger, Kpler Maritime now integrates three major AIS networks into a unified global service:
1. Satellite AIS (Spire Maritime)
- Leveraging low-earth orbit satellites for full global coverage
- Real-time tracking even in remote oceans beyond terrestrial reach
2. Terrestrial AIS (MarineTraffic)
- Backed by thousands of land-based receivers worldwide
- Provides high-density precision data in ports, coastal waters, and straits
3. Roaming AIS (National Networks)
- Interconnected with national coastal AIS networks
- Reduces signal collisions and fills blind spots for stable coverage
๐ By combining these three sources, Seamless Vessel Tracking from ports to open oceans has become a reality.
๐ข Value for Customers
- Enhanced Data Reliability: Minimized blind spots, improved update frequency
- Strategic Decision-Making: Supports vessel operations, port management, and policy planning
- Expanded Global Coverage: Complete visibility across major sea routes, ports, and oceans
๐ฐ Price Policy Outlook
With significantly upgraded service quality, a rise in AIS data market prices is anticipated worldwide.
Kpler has also officially indicated the possibility of price adjustments to reflect the enhanced value of its integrated services.
โจ Conclusion
Through the acquisition of Spire Maritime, Kpler is now fully prepared to deliver stronger and more comprehensive data across the domains of Commodities, Energy Transition, and Maritime.
Kpler will continue to expand its role as a global maritime data hub, enabling shipping companies and government institutions to see faster, clearer, and further than ever before.
This has been OceanLook, your trusted source for maritime logistics insights. ๐