The French shipping group CMA CGM has signed an agreement with the American technology company Google with the aim of accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into operating procedures carried out by the Marseille-based company throughout the starting from those of the maritime sector, with the aim of Improve efficiency, responsiveness and adaptability of the activities to the fluctuations and problems that characterize the market. In particular, the aim is to optimize ship routes, container handling and inventory management in order to ensure a efficient and timely of goods while reducing costs and emissions of carbon.

The agreement will also have an impact on CEVA Logistics, the logistics division of CMA CGM, focusing mainly on the intelligent management of its 10.3 million square meters of warehouses and on improving the planning of operations thanks to a more accurate forecast of volumes and question.

In addition, the agreement also concerns CMA Media, the editorial of the French group, and provides for the development of tools to assist journalists in their daily work.