The Finnish and the Californian tech companies have joined forces to mesh edge, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 5G technologies to make port operations more efficient.

The solution uses machine-learning models to detect yard objects via sensors installed in the port area, automatically providing real-time awareness of utilisation rates and cargo flows.

"Potential benefits from using the platform include but are not limited to a better use of existing capacity, reduced port area emissions, accurate real-time prediction of arrivals and departures, optimised port calls driven by AI and computer-vision insights, real-time information sharing, and time and cost savings," Awake.AI said in a press release.

Karno Tenovuo, the company's CEO, added, "For example, Lidar sensor data, often combined with other sources of data, can be used to optimise the arrival and departure of landside traffic. Sensors can detect congestion, enabling re-routing port gate and inner area traffic."

"Smart Port as a Service and our cooperation with Awake.AI have great potential to revolutionise trade and to make it more sustainable. We can help transportation providers turn data into insights to achieve fast, efficient and informed use of transportation resources," Maurits Tichelman, Intel Vice President of Sales and Marketing, also underlined.

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