Data Challenges Large Shipping Companies Face?

Hello. This question may be off the beaten path but perhaps this audience can help me. My IT company does large data projects for companies - data warehousing, data aggregation, etc. We also do large scale business intelligence and performance management analytical work.<br><br>We’re looking at the shipping industry as a market to pursue. I’m trying to identify some of the large data challenges large maritime shipping firms might have.<br><br>Any insight would be appreciated.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Data Guy in Virginia