Iterative approach key to shipping’s AI adoption
The conservative nature of shipping and its long asset lifespans make adaption of new technologies a slow process, but as AI capabilities spread through markets and industries the world over, preparing for an AI future is critical, according to a recent panel at the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress.
Mohamed AbuHamra, COO of digital technology at DP World GCC, said that the first steps towards broad adoption of AI and machine learning is understanding that adoption does not mean taking on full-scale ERP or operational systems backed by AI.