Maritime Industry Briefing: ERP Solutions, Water Resilience, and More

## Maritime Industry Briefing: ERP Solutions, Water Resilience, and More ### Sage Named Top ERP Choice for UK Manufacturers According to a new report from Expert Consumers, Sage has been recognized as the UK's leading choice for operations and inventory management ERP software among manufacturers. The 2026 'Best ERP Solutions for Manufacturing' rankings highlight Sage's ability to provide integrated tools that support production, supply chain, and other critical functions for industrial firms. 'This recognition underscores Sage's deep expertise in serving the unique needs of manufacturers,' said Sage CEO Johanna Flower. 'As supply chains and business models continue to evolve, we're committed to empowering our customers with flexible, future-ready solutions.' ### BKF Expands Water Resilience Capabilities with Lotus Water Acquisition Engineering firm BKF has announced the acquisition of Lotus Water, a respected specialist in water resources and climate resilience projects. United by a shared mission to build a more sustainable water future, the combined organization will leverage Lotus Water's expertise to expand BKF's capabilities in areas like flood mitigation, drought planning, and coastal resilience. 'Lotus Water's talented team and innovative approaches make them an ideal partner as we work to help communities and industries adapt to water-related challenges,' said BKF President Michael Bardin. 'This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive water management solutions for our maritime and infrastructure clients.' ### Other Maritime News Briefs - The Maritime Executive reports that the Port of Long Beach has completed a $1.5 billion expansion of its Middle Harbor terminal, boosting annual container capacity by 1 million TEUs. - gCaptain covers new emissions regulations from the International Maritime Organization, which will require ships to use low-sulfur fuels or install exhaust scrubbers starting in 2027. - According to Lloyd's List, global container freight rates have fallen by 80% over the past year as pandemic-era supply chain disruptions ease.