Integrating cutting-edge technologies — including AI and big data — and logistics are actively promoted at the Jiangmen High-tech Port in Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Inside a high-tech river port in Jiangmen, Guangdong province, a remotely controlled gantry crane pivots its long arm, grabbing containers from a truck and stacking them in designated positions after passing through an intelligent checkpoint in just eight seconds.
Simultaneously, a fleet of autonomous electric trucks maneuvers around obstacles along a predetermined route toward the dockside quay bridge.
The bustling yet orderly operation site at the Jiangmen High-tech Port almost lacks the presence of workers, thanks to the introduction of intelligent facilities and services.
"With the application of technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, operations at the port have become smarter and more efficient," said Chen Hailin, deputy general manager of Jiangmen High-tech Port, while pointing to the central control screen.
Integrating cutting-edge technologies — including AI and big data — and logistics are actively promoted at the Jiangmen High-tech Port in Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Integrating cutting-edge technologies — including AI and big data — and logistics has been actively promoted at the Jiangmen port, a subsidiary of Sinotrans Ltd, one of the largest logistics companies in China.
"By implementing measures like intelligent transformation, utilizing green energy and promoting green operational models, the river port aims to advance the smart upgrade of port management and services comprehensively," said Zhang Tao, general manager of the port.
The port has been addressing efficiency bottlenecks using AI and scenario-based applications to reduce the heavy reliance on manual labor and lagging resource allocation found in traditional port operations.
"The smart practice not only precisely meets customer demands but also achieves end-to-end visibility, control and optimization of the supply chain through intelligence," said Zhang.
Integrating cutting-edge technologies — including AI and big data — and logistics are actively promoted at the Jiangmen High-tech Port in Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Sinotrans deployed an initial fleet of 10 Level 4 autonomous driving electric container trucks for operations at the port in 2024, utilizing AI technology for data labeling and model training and achieving 200-meter full-area perception without blind spots.
"They can autonomously navigate in complex port environments and plan the optimal route efficiently," said Zhang.
The port launched an AI assistant service system in March that uses large models to identify complex questions and provide accurate, instant responses. The system offers 24-hour online support to address customer inquiries regarding berth schedules, container dynamics or loading and unloading ship progress.
Integrating cutting-edge technologies — including AI and big data — and logistics are actively promoted at the Jiangmen High-tech Port in Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
