U.S.-based DTN has signed an agreement to sell to the Swiss ABB its activities in the maritime sector operated through DTN Europe BV and DTN Philippines Inc., which develop software for the optimisation of ship routes based on weather and sea conditions. From the sale, which is expects to be completed in the second quarter of this year, it is excluding DTN Marine Weather Data.

"With DTN's unique weather routing solutions Shipping, combined with our existing digital wallet - has underlined the president of the Marine & Ports division of ABB, Juha Koskela - we can offer significant benefits to shipowners and ship operators from all over the world'. 'With "This acquisition," he added, "we can now offer all the levels of digitization for all types and sizes of fleets, creating a unique offering for the performance of ships and travels'.