Alliance with Microsoft Corporation to enhance Abu Dhabi Terminals’ Container tracking at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi Terminals, in the presence of HE Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence (AI), recently announced a partnership agreement with Microsoft that heralds the next phase in the digital transformation of Abu Dhabi’s flagship maritime asset, Khalifa Port.
The landmark partnership will enable enhanced container tracking and autonomous shuttle capabilities across Abu Dhabi Terminal’s Khalifa Port terminal through the deployment of Artificial Intelligence Services of Azure, Microsoft’s Cloud.
The technology, deployed in partnership with Microsoft Consulting Services, will fuel the introduction of AI-based container smart tracking solutions that will ensure 100 percent traceability of all handled containers, as well as the potential to launch an autonomous vehicle system.
“This collaboration ushers in a new era for autonomous vehicles in a terminal environment,” said Ralph Haupter, President, Microsoft EMEA.
“Abu Dhabi Terminals is committed to modernising its port environment, while also dramatically reducing our carbon footprint, and costs, as well as turnaround times for those accessing Khalifa Port,” stated Ahmed Al Mutawa, CEO, Abu Dhabi Terminals.
“Abu Dhabi Terminals has constantly worked to improve operational efficiency in a manner not controlled by industry norms and conventions,” remarked Arturo Garcia, Chief Automation Officer, Abu Dhabi Terminals.
