In the 1700s, Edward Lloyd’s coffee house on Lombard Street, London, became a bustling hub for the city’s businessmen, merchants, and maritime workers. Lloyd’s recognised the demand for information on ship arrivals and departures and began posting shipping news for his patrons. This service quickly evolved, and by 1734, Lloyd’s List was born - a weekly newsletter detailing ship movements, sea routes, and trade activities.
By 1837, Lloyd’s List expanded to a daily publication, which included loading lists and Custom House clearances for London, solidifying its reputation as the go-to source for maritime news and intelligence.
As technology advanced, so did Lloyd’s List Intelligence. In the 1980s, we became pioneers in producing paperless market data, and in 1999, we launched Seasearcher, our first online tool for real-time vessel tracking and maritime data. These innovations have been instrumental in shaping the maritime intelligence landscape, offering diagnostic and predictive insights for our clients.
Today, we continue to lead the evolution of maritime analytics, using AI, machine learning, and big data to provide actionable intelligence. We remain committed to innovating and delivering the insights that maritime professionals need to make smarter, faster decisions.
Seasearcher monitors 620,000+ live vessels in real time, providing unmatched visibility into global maritime movements.
Over 60,000 businesses use Seasearcher for vessel tracking, risk management, and trade intelligence, helping them navigate the complexities of global maritime trade.
Our compliance tools have identified and screened over 100,000 vessels for sanctions violations, helping businesses avoid costly penalties and maintain regulatory compliance.
With 3,000+ data sources, Seasearcher’s predictive analytics offer real-time insights on vessel arrivals, port congestion, and operational bottlenecks, ensuring more efficient planning for maritime operations.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence sources its data from the most reputable and reliable partners across the globe. Many of these sources are exclusive to us and provide our clients with insights they can’t find anywhere else. Our in-house experts transform this data using AI, advanced analytics, and industry knowledge, delivering intelligence that helps you make critical decisions with confidence.
We meticulously manage the collection, validation, and integration of our data to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. By doing so, we deliver trusted, high-quality intelligence that covers both real-time and historical data. This includes insights on vessel movements, ownership structures, characteristics, sanctions, casualties, and port activities, all within a single, comprehensive platform.
While technology is at the core of our intelligence solutions, it’s the combination of digital and human collaboration that truly sets us apart. Our in-house editorial team works hand-in-hand with our analysts to interpret and deliver actionable insights based on the data we collect, ensuring you not only receive the what but also the why behind maritime events.
Whether you’re monitoring vessel movements, understanding sanctions, or identifying risks, our team provides the expertise to complement our cutting-edge technology, helping you stay ahead of the competition.
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