S&P Global to Acquire ORBCOMM's AIS Business to Strengthen Maritime Sector

S&P Global to Acquire ORBCOMM's AIS Business to Strengthen Maritime Sector

S&P Global agreed to acquire the Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services business of ORBCOMM in a move designed to strengthen its supply...

S&P Global agrees to acquire ORBCOMM's Automatic Identification System business, strengthening its supply chain and maritime offerings

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced an agreement to acquire the Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services business of ORBCOMM Inc. The AIS business is a leading provider of satellite data services used to track and monitor vessels, enhancing maritime visibility and delivering critical insights that support business intelligence and decision-making for government and commercial clients wo…

S&P Global goes deeper into supply chain with Orbcomm tie-up

S&P Global is making a multistep deal with Orbcomm, taking a stake in it and buying a maritime offering.

Global maritime matters and London is at its centre, former Shipping Minister tells LISW25 gathering

London is “unquestionably the centre of the world’s maritime industry”, and London International Shipping Week is the place where we champion everything the industry does so well, former Shipping Minister Robert Courts said last night. Speaking at an LISW25 Supporting Organisations’ event ahead of this year’s London International Shipping Week (LISW25), he highlighted the strength and depth of London’s maritime skills set to be showcased during …

#S&P Global Expands Data Services with ORBCOMM Acquisition Amid Stock Setback

Breaking News S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) announced today a significant step in its growth strategy with the acquisition of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services business from ORBCOMM Inc. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing S&P Global's already robust portfolio of risk management and decision-making tools, amplifying its commitment to delivering critical financial market intelligence and analytics. As part of the deal, …

S&P Global buys Orbcomm’s ship tracking business

Orbcomm S&P Global has agreed to acquire the automatic identification system (AIS) business of Orbcomm. The New York-headquartered company said the purchase, on undisclosed terms, will see one of the leading providers of ship tracking services integrated within its Global Market Intelligence division. Orbcomm’s AIS vessel tracking technology has for many years been utilised for supply chain visibility, maritime safety, surveillance and security…