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NYK, MTI, and Grid Develop and Launch AI-based Car Carrier Allocation System

· Source: nyk.com

In short

NYK, MTI, and Grid have jointly developed an AI-based system that automates and optimizes the allocation plan of car carriers, with full-scale operations launched in July 2025. The system can calculate millions of shipping routes in minutes, creating optimal plans by analyzing factors like customer requirements, fleet status, and port congestion risks. It aims to enhance vessel utilization, transport efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through integration of next-generation fuel ships and carbon pricing.

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Tags: shipping, optimization, automation, logistics, sustainability, carriers

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