Achilles data reveals rising cyber and ESG risks among maritime suppliers as shipowners tighten procurement checks via Procureship.
In a major development for the global maritime sector, new data from Achilles Network has revealed that more than one in four maritime parts and service suppliers are exhibiting high or very high cyber vulnerabilities. As a result, shipowners are strengthening due diligence and compliance checks across procurement channels.
The findings are now fully integrated into the Procureship e-procurement platform, enabling buyers to view verified ESG and cyber indicators directly during supplier evaluation. The long-term partnership between Procureship and Achilles, announced in March 2025, has officially gone live, supporting stronger supplier selection and more resilient supply chain management.
Over 1,000 global suppliers were assessed during a 12-month review across environmental, social, governance, and cyber domains. Key findings include:
- 28% rated high or very-high cyber risk
- 50%+ lack third-party-assured anti-bribery systems, liability insurance, or information security policies
- ~25% do not measure greenhouse gas emissions
- 50%+ rely on uncertified carbon systems
Despite the concerns, the review also highlighted progress:
- ~50% are using certified environmental management systems
- 13% have established decarbonisation plans
Procureship now displays Achilles’ verified data both in supplier profiles and search results, allowing buyers to check Achilles scores instantly during quotation evaluation.
“Understanding the ESG capabilities of suppliers is crucial to safeguard day-to-day operations and reinforce ESG strategies,” said Grigoris Lamprou, co-founder & CEO at Procureship.
“Embedding this data into Procureship helps users shift from reactive to predictive risk management,” added Craig Rodgerson, CEO at Achilles.
About Procureship
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with regional offices in Denmark and Singapore, Procureship is an innovative e-procurement platform connecting a global network of trusted suppliers to over 100 buyers representing more than 2,300 worldwide trading merchant vessels. The platform streamlines the purchase of critical vessel components, logistics services, and supplies by automating manual tasks and recommending suppliers via a machine-learning-driven marketplace.
Procureship also offers:
- IHM maintenance
- e-invoicing
- tender/contract management
- freight forwarding optimisation
- upcoming vendor management capabilities
About Achilles
For over 30 years, Achilles has provided unmatched supply chain transparency, ESG insights, carbon reduction intelligence, and robust risk management solutions. As the ESG and carbon management partner of choice for leading global brands, Achilles supports organisations facing strict regulatory reporting, investor scrutiny, and sustainability targets.
Operating from 18 global locations, Achilles delivers expert supplier assessment for financial, industrial, commercial, and governmental bodies while championing:
- climate action
- social justice and human rights
- health, safety, and risk management
As maritime digitalisation accelerates, industry leaders say this integration marks a pivotal shift toward safer, smarter, and more compliance-driven global shipping operations.
Source: PR
