AIS Edge: Unified approach shaping the future of maritime decisions

By Simon Gibbs

Head of Product, Data and Platforms

In today’s fast-evolving maritime landscape, visibility is everything. Whether monitoring global trade flows, assessing security risks, or optimising logistics, having a complete and accurate picture of vessel movements is critical. Yet, for too long, maritime stakeholders have had to rely on fragmented data sources, each with its own limitations.

At Lloyd’s List Intelligence, we are bridging this gap by unifying terrestrial, shipborne, and satellite AIS data into a single, comprehensive intelligence source – AIS Edge. By integrating these three distinct AIS streams, we provide the industry’s most complete real-time vessel tracking and historical intelligence—ensuring that no critical moment is ever missed.

AIS Edge: Never miss a moment with our unified approach

Our AIS data repository extends back to 2006, offering an unmatched historical perspective alongside real-time tracking. Whether monitoring near-shore activity, heavily congested shipping lanes, or open-water movements, our unified AIS data ensures seamless, end-to-end visibility.

Data You Can Trust: Cleansed, Processed, and Actionable

The power of unified AIS data lies not just in its breadth but also in its accuracy. Through advanced processing techniques, SeaTech™ harmonises and cleanses data from terrestrial, shipborne, and satellite sources. This ensures consistency across all datasets, eliminating duplication, correcting anomalies, and providing a single, reliable source of truth. As a result, customers can track vessels with precision, regardless of their location or surrounding traffic density.

Powering Intelligence: From Risk Assessment to Trade Flow Insights

A unified AIS data ecosystem enables deeper insights into vessel behaviour, supporting a range of critical use cases, including:

• Risk and Security Monitoring: Detect abnormal or deceptive shipping practices such as spoofing, AIS gaps, loitering, and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers, ensuring heightened awareness of illicit activities.
• Trade Flow and Supply Chain Intelligence: Analyse vessel movement patterns to assess trade trends, congestion impacts, and market dynamics in real time.
• Predictive Analytics: Forecast vessel arrivals, delays, and potential disruptions caused by port congestion, adverse weather, or operational inefficiencies.

Beyond AIS: A Complete Commercial & Risk Picture

Unified AIS data is just one part of a bigger intelligence puzzle. When combined with Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s proprietary datasets—including vessel characteristics, ownership structures, and risk assessments—our data delivers a holistic view of maritime activity. This empowers businesses to mitigate commercial risks, enhance compliance, and make proactive, data-driven decisions with confidence.

Seamless Access to Unparalleled Data

To ensure maximum accessibility and usability, our AIS intelligence is delivered through modern, flexible solutions, including:

• APIs for seamless integration into your existing workflows
• Cloud-based access via Snowflake, enabling scalable data analysis
• Traditional file deliverables for structured reporting and historical assessments

Data Driven. Tech Enabled.

By unifying terrestrial, shipborne, and satellite AIS data, Lloyd’s List Intelligence is shaping the future of maritime intelligence. With complete, cleansed, and integrated AIS insights, stakeholders across the maritime industry can navigate the complexities of global shipping with clarity and precision.

The future of AIS isn’t just about more data—it’s about smarter data. Are you ready to make better maritime decisions?

Discover our AIS Edge solution today. Click here to explore our solutions and get in touch.