WATCH: Merger looks to redefine port operations training

The acquisition brings together two simulation-based training leaders with a shared mission to improve operator productivity, safety and readiness across port operations worldwide.

“This is a natural evolution for two organisations that have decades of proven safety, precision, and performance outcomes in port operations,” said Robert Weldon, CEO of CM Labs.

Combined force

By combining GlobalSim’s deep market knowledge with CM Labs technology and expertise, customers gain access to a comprehensive suite of next-generation solutions that support port training objectives, enhance training simulation outcomes, and reduce overall training costs.

The acquisition also broadens CM Labs’ US presence through GlobalSim’s Salt Lake City, Utah, location, adding manufacturing resources to better serve and support clients.

This expanded footprint underlines a commitment to excellence while enabling scalable delivery models aligned with port digitalisation and the evolving needs of modern port operations.

Brad Ball, GlobalSim VP of sales & marketing, said the companies have innovated together for nearly two decades, pushing advancement across the simulation industry.

“Joining forces allows us to combine the very best technology, engineering talent and industry expertise from both organisations reinforcing a shared commitment to port training, training simulation excellence and long-term workforce readiness,” he said.

CM Labs is on a mission to espouse the benefits of training for remote operations at ports.

Back in the summer it hosted a webinar, ’Beyond Automation: Training for Remote Operations in Modern Ports’, where key voices from the industry examined the state of automation and the essential role of training in the digital transformation.