GSTS Advances Growth and OCIANA Commercialization Through ACOA-Supported Projects

ACOA-Supported Projects

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — March 16, 2026 — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a global maritime intelligence company today announced continued progress in its growth strategy and product commercialization through two repayable contributions from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) under the Regional Development and Innovation Infrastructure (RDII) program. The first contribution is supporting facility […]

What Is Maritime Intelligence?

Maritime Intelligence

Global trade, national security, and environmental protection all depend on what happens at sea — often in ways that remain invisible to those on land. With more than 80% of international trade transported by maritime routes, governments and commercial maritime organizations require continuous visibility into where vessels are operating, what they are carrying, and whether […]

What is C4ISR: Backbone of Modern Defence Operations

what is C4ISR 

In the age of information warfare and network-centric operations, modern military and security forces rely on systems that turn data into understanding, speed, and decisive action. Nowhere is this truer than at sea, where vast, open oceans conceal threats ranging from illegal fishing and piracy to gray-zone operations and geopolitical brinkmanship. At the heart of […]

GSTS and Open Ocean Robotics Unveil NextGen Autonomous Maritime Security System

Unmanned Surface Vehicle for port and coastal security.

VICTORIA, BC – 18 December, 2025  – GSTS and Open Ocean Robotics have successfully demonstrated an integrated autonomous surveillance system that signals a new era for coastal security. Conducted in the demanding waters off southern Vancouver Island, the live exercise showcased how two Canadian companies are advancing intelligent maritime defence through real-world uncrewed operations and […]

Berth Productivity: Metrics That Really Matter for Modern Ports

Aerial view of ships and boats in dry dock

Berth productivity — broadly defined as the container moves a terminal achieves while a vessel is alongside — is emerging as one of the key yardsticks for port performance in today’s increasingly competitive maritime industry. In essence, it answers a simple but critical question: How much work gets done while the ship is berthed? But […]

Berthing in Shipping: How to Cut Congestion and Idle Time

Aerial view container ship cargo freight shipping maritime vessel

Berthing in shipping is a critical stage in maritime logistics. A berth, where cargo is transferred, helps set the pace for the entire supply chain. As shipping accounts for 80 to 90% of global freight, optimizing berthing directly supports faster turnaround times, increased port competitiveness, safer operations, lower costs for shippers and ship operators, reduced […]

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