DataSmart Shipping Conference 2026 begins in São Paulo with focus on Shipping 5.0

The DataSmart Shipping Conference 2026 opens Tuesday (March 17) in São Paulo, bringing together executives, specialists and researchers to discuss the future of maritime transport and global trade amid geopolitical tensions, climate change and rapid technological transformation.

Organized by Datamar, the event takes place on March 17–18 at the Blue Tree Premium Faria Lima and is centered on the theme “Shipping 5.0: Data, Technology and People for a Sustainable Future.” The conference aims to highlight how data, artificial intelligence, automation and strategic analytics are becoming increasingly central to decision-making in the maritime and logistics sectors.

Over two days of programming, the conference will feature more than 15 speakers and multiple panel discussions, bringing together representatives from shipping lines, ports, terminals, technology companies, government and academia to discuss solutions that can make logistics chains more efficient, predictable and resilient.

First-day highlights

Key sessions scheduled for the first day include:

• Computational tools for decision-making in shipping
• A panel on the use of technology and artificial intelligence by shipping companies
• A demonstration of predictive analytics applied to maritime transport
• A discussion on the use of government data sources for market intelligence

Panels will also address topics such as data analytics, container flow forecasting, market intelligence and technological support for strategic decision-making in maritime transport.

Sponsors

The 2026 edition features Grupo Chibatão as the Platinum sponsor, along with support from companies and organizations across the maritime and logistics sector. Confirmed sponsors also include Horus Group, which operates in international logistics, cargo transport and warehousing.

Service

DataSmart Shipping Conference 2026
📅 March 17–18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Blue Tree Premium Faria Lima – São Paulo, Brazil

Registration and information:
https://datasmart.datamar.com

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