Abstract The expected benefits of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) include increased safety, reduced costs and increased earning potential due to operational efficiencies and reduction in vessel manning. However, autonomous shipping enabled by such ships bears a greater potential than just replacing humans with machines. Rather, MASS can play a role in transforming supply and logistics chains. The value creation potential of these ships depends on the degree to which they disrupt logistics. Our aim here is to clarify how MASS create value and for whom, as well as how different actors in the maritime logistics ecosystem are able to monetize or otherwise benefit from the innovation. Based on interviews with experts in maritime logistics and autonomous technology, and a desktop study of the opinions of the leaders in maritime innovation, we analyse the different facets of value creation by MASS. We distinguish between the two key sources of value – onboard crew reduction and increased ship intelligence and their effects (cost reductions, earning potential, increased safety and system value) – and explicate for which actors in the ecosystem the value is created. We identify the key changes in the maritime logistics ecosystem, which concern the changing roles of technology providers, shipowners and operators, and we highlight the need for developing complementary infrastructure and activities in the ecosystem.

Anastasia Tsvetkova

Magnus Hellström

Maritime Economics & Logistics

Maritime Economics & Logistics (MEL) is a peer-reviewed quarterly scientific publication committed to the methodological analysis of global supply chains; that is, ocean transportation, ports, marine terminals and maritime logistics. Papers are expected to be thoroughly researched, scientifically rigorous, and at the same time, of direct applicability and usefulness to practitioners and policy makers alike. All contributions are subject to strict peer-review.

Often, MEL includes a special section under the heading 'Policy Perspectives'. Papers here, often solicited ones, emphasise strategic policy implications rather than scientific rigour in a strict sense. Papers in Policy Perspectives are subject to lighter peer review; this results in speedier publication. Papers submitted to MEL are submitted for both sections at the discretion of the Editors. Authors not wishing to have their papers considered for Policy Perspectives should state this in the Cover Letter.

Maritime Economics & Logistics (MEL) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal dedicated to the methodological analysis of global supply chains, including ocean transportation, ports, marine terminals, and maritime logistics. We expect submitted papers to be thoroughly researched, scientifically rigorous, and directly applicable and useful to practitioners and policymakers alike. All contributions are subject to strict peer review.

MEL often includes a special section titled 'Policy Perspectives'. Papers in this section, often solicited, emphasize strategic policy implications rather than strict scientific rigor. Papers submitted to Policy Perspectives undergo a lighter peer review process, resulting in faster publication. Submissions to MEL are considered for both sections at the discretion of the Editors. Authors who do not wish for their papers to be considered for the Policy Perspectives section should indicate this in their Cover Letter.

《Maritime Economics and Logistics》是一本经过同行评审的季刊，致力于全球供应链的系统分析，包括海洋运输、港口、海洋码头和海事物流。我们期望提交的论文经过深入研究，具有科学严谨性，同时对从业者和政策制定者具有直接的适用性和实用性。所有投稿均需经过严格的同行评审。

《Maritime Economics and Logistics》通常会设有一个名为“政策视角”的特别栏目。在这个栏目中，所发表的论文通常是应邀的，强调战略政策的影响，而不是严格的科学严谨性。政策视角中的论文经过较轻的同行评审，这样可以加快出版速度。提交给《Maritime Economics and Logistics》的论文将根据编辑的裁定同时考虑两个栏目。作者如果不希望其论文被考虑进入政策视角栏目，应在投稿信中说明。

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Creating value through autonomous shipping: an ecosystem perspective

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