DB Schenker AI monitors ocean shipments

  • October 22, 2024
  • Steve Rogerson

DB Schenker is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve planning down to the container and shipment level with augmented supply-chain monitoring.

The Ocean Bridge tool provides real-time insights into a cargo’s whole ocean journey with consistent visibility down to container level. Generative AI provides reliable forecasts for shipments in ocean freight.

On an interactive map, Ocean Bridge shows accurate, AI-based data around estimated time of departure, berthing and arrival of vessels plus their port rotations on the entire service loop. This complete visibility of maritime operations helps users manage their supply chain more efficiently. They can avoid unplanned transportation costs by proactively adapting to changes and disruptions at any time.

“DB Schenker’s customers are most empowered to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency thanks to Ocean Bridge,” said Thorsten Meincke, board member at DB Schenker. “This AI-based tool represents a significant advancement in maritime logistics technology and underscores DB Schenker’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the logistics industry for the sake of our customers.”

Eva Grieser, director at DB Schenker, added: “Ocean Bridge is pairing dynamically augmented event chain data with artificial intelligence. Our customers can take preventive action before challenges occur and thus avoid costs.”

At a single glance, the interactive map visualises container information and offers a comprehensive overview. Using telematic data and dynamic algorithms that include AIS (automatic identification system) positions and augmented port rotation details, it provides predictive schedules with increased reliability. Users are presented with detailed vessel status and live location updates, as well as access to predicted service loops and port rotations as soon as the shipment is on the water.

With full visibility on estimated time of arrival as well as berth predictions, users can plan more effectively and take preventive actions if a disruption is forecasted and outlined. Added costs of delays are potentially reduced by managing the threat of disruptions during transit. Also, customers can avoid unnecessary demurrage and detention costs by managing delays.

In times of increasingly occurring global disruptions, the tool can identify delays and give the possibility to recalculate routes continuously, supporting timely decision-making.

More information is available at www.dbschenker.com/global/business/transport/ocean-freight/ocean-bridge-visibility-ocean-freight.