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Port of Cork deploys new AI-powered management system
Ireland’s second largest port is accelerating digitalisation and optimisation of operations by adopting software that uses artificial intelligence (AI)
Port of Cork has contracted Innovez One to provide its MarineM software to fully digitise and optimise marine services for ships arriving and departing the harbour to boost efficiency and sustainability.
MarineM will automate and improve the scheduling of port, tug, and pilotage services, using algorithms powered by AI and machine learning,
Its planning module will manage schedules and dispatch resources – assigning pilots and tugboats to jobs in the most efficient way, and reallocating resources seamlessly if a vessel’s estimated time of arrival changes.
Port of Cork expects this will minimise the overall distance travelled by its support vessels, eliminating unnecessary journeys and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
It will also assist the port in enhancing berth management, which plays a key role in building port resilience and minimising congestion.
“The Port of Cork plays a central role for our local communities and businesses, keeping Ireland connected as part of global supply chains,” said Port of Cork Co chief commercial officer Conor Mowlds.
“We have high ambitions to deliver smarter, greener and more efficient operations, which will benefit our environment as well as the local and national economy.”
With this software, agents can register their vessels, order services, such as supplies, logistics and marine services, and track the progress of each job from an online portal available on mobile phones.
“Having a strong digital backbone is essential,” said Mr Mowlds. “By partnering with Innovez One, we are proud to take the next step of our digitalisation journey, fully harnessing the latest advances in AI to create a more efficient and sustainable future.”
The system will also automate the billing process, which will boost transparency and accuracy, and help eliminate billing issues, delays and disputes.
“Digitalisation is an essential foundation that enables ports to tackle the most pressing challenges they face today, from persisting congestion to the need to reduce their emissions,” said Innovez One chief executive for the UK and Europe.
“Smart ports will also be the ones best placed to position themselves in the greener supply chains of tomorrow, and support decarbonisation in shipping and beyond. The Port of Cork will show how our technology can deliver new heights in terms of efficiency and help deliver their ambitious vision for the future.”
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