Agency by Air

On the 17th March 2019, Wilhelmsen's Ships Agency and Airbus pilot trialed the delivery of maritime essentials via Airbus’ Skyways unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to vessels at anchorage. Watch this space for more updates.

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Wilhelmsen and Airbus trial world’s first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage

Launching this week in partnership with Airbus, Wilhelmsen’s shore-to-ship Singapore pilot project, marks the first deployment of drone technology in real-time port conditions, delivering a variety of small, time-critical items to working vessels at anchorage.

[VIDEO] Ask Marius Anything: Agency by Air

Marius Johansen responds to your ‘Agency by Air’ questions on social media in this AMA (Ask Marius Anything) video and provides the latest updates about our shore-to-ship drone delivery project.

Wilhelmsen insights | 19. Dec 2018
Danielle Hrin Kuek , Head of Marketing - Ships Agency
VIDEO: Posidonia 2018 - Agency by Air unveiled

Watch the key highlights at Posidonia 2018, as we unveiled our Ships Agency partnership with Airbus in introducing the world's first autonomous drone delivery of parcels from shore to commercial vessels.

Wilhelmsen insights | 20. Jun 2018
Danielle Hrin Kuek , Head of Marketing - Ships Agency
Ask Marius Anything: Agency by Air

Wilhelmsen insights | 03. Sep 2018
Danielle Hrin Kuek , Head of Marketing - Ships Agency
Agency by Air Exhibition at Singapore Maritime Gallery: World’s first autonomous drone delivery from shore-to-ship Starts: Monday 26.Nov 2018 09:00 Singapore Standard Time Ends: Thursday 06.Dec 2018 18:00 Singapore Standard Time Singapore Maritime Gallery 31 Marina Coastal Drive Level 2, Marina South Pier, Singapore 018988

Agency by Air Exhibition at Singapore Maritime Gallery: World’s first autonomous drone delivery from shore-to-ship

Have you ever wondered how drones play a part in the maritime industry? Visit the interactive 'Agency by Air' exhibition at Singapore Maritime Gallery from 24 Nov-7 Dec 2018 to learn about the world's first autonomous drone delivery from shore-to-ship.

Wilhelmsen Ships Agency - Agency by Air from Wilhelmsen group on Vimeo.

Pilot launch in Singapore: Autonomous drone delivery of parcels from shore to ship

Agency by Air is scheduled to launch at Singapore's Marina South Pier, Wilhelmsen's Ships Agency and Airbus will be piloting the delivery of maritime essentials via Airbus’ Skyways unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to vessels at anchorage.

Ocean Breakfast: Innovation and entrepreneurship in the maritime industry

Sharing on the importance of innovation and growth in today’s society, Marius Johansen – VP Commercial Wilhelmsen Ships Agency, provided some insights into using entrepreneurship and technology into resolving great challenges in the ocean. Here are some key highlights of the session.

Wilhelmsen insights | 20. Sep 2018
Danielle Hrin Kuek , Head of Marketing - Ships Agency
Are drones a game changer for last mile deliveries?

In our opinion, drones could be a game changer and we are not the only company out there who thinks that. Here are several reasons why.

Wilhelmsen insights | 29. May 2017
Marius Johansen , VP Business Solutions & Marketing, Ships Agency
Shipping 2030 Asia: The Innovation Imperative

Speaking on "The Innovation Imperative" panel at Shipping 2030 Asia, Marius Johansen - VP Business Solutions & Marketing at Wilhelmsen Ships Agency, provides his insights from Wilhelmsen’s drone delivery project and shares some of the lessons learnt in navigating regulations while innovating new business solutions for ships agency. Here are the key highlights from the panel discussion.

Wilhelmsen insights | 07. Sep 2017
Danielle Hrin Kuek , Head of Marketing - Ships Agency

Singapore lands on Wilhelmsen as a maritime partner for drone delivery

Announced during the Aviation Community Reception, hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Wilhelmsen Ships Service has been selected to help develop the future Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) regulatory framework for Singapore and will receive dedicated funding for their shore-to-ship delivery project.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service lifts off with Airbus, bringing drone delivery to one of the world’s busiest ports

Pairing Wilhelmsen’s extensive ships agency expertise and robust safety standards, with Airbus' expertise in aeronautical vertical lift solutions, the Agency by Air project brings shore-to-ship drone delivery to one of the busiest ports in the world, Singapore.
Wilhelmsen unveils agency by air at NorShipping

Marking a seismic shift in just how ships agents can support their customers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will soon be delivering its agency essentials via drone.

Drone Facts

Maximum payload 4kg

Delivery range of 3km
Savings

Lower costs by 90%

Industry cost savings of up to $675 million

Increased productivity by 6x
Environmentally friendly

Reduce greenhouse gases by 50% by 2050 by reducing use of launch boats