CMA CGM and Google collaborate to enhance AI across CMA CGM’s worldwide operations.
CMA CGM, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, and Google have announced a partnership to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across CMA CGM’s global operations. “By leveraging Google’s proven AI solutions and insights from experts, CMA CGM will help empower its employees’ decision-making. Every programme and tool developed within the partnership will be designed to assist users in their decision-making processes across several key workflows,” says a release from Google.
As part of the partnership, CMA CGM aims to optimise vessel routes, container handling, and inventory management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods while minimising costs and carbon footprints. CEVA Logistics, the logistics arm of CMA CGM, will lead the data-driven future of logistics, focusing first on warehouse smart management to better operate its 10.3 million square meters of warehouse space. The smart management tool, built on Google technology, will enhance volume and demand forecasting, allowing CEVA Logistics to better anticipate and plan its operations.
The partnership will benefit all CMA CGM associates through dedicated high-impact training sessions at TANGRAM, the Group’s excellence center for learning and innovation. “This collaboration is part of CMA CGM’s overall strategy to transform its business through AI innovation. It follows key moves such as CMA CGM’s investment in Mistral AI, PoolSide, and Dataiku, as well as the launch of open science lab Kyutai,” the release added.
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, stated, “This collaboration aligns with our digital roadmap and investments, marking a crucial step in our transformation strategy. Together with Google, we will lead the digital revolution in shipping, logistics, and media, optimise our processes, and enhance our competitive edge.”
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, added, “By combining CMA CGM’s deep expertise in shipping and logistics with Google’s AI tools and secure infrastructure, we can help CMA CGM digitally transform its own operations and those of its customers. This partnership is a prime example of how AI can assist employees, improve outcomes for customers, and revolutionise industries.”
