CMA CGM, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, and Google today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across CMA CGM’s operations worldwide.
By leveraging Google’s proven AI solutions and insights from experts, CMA CGM aims to empower its employees’ decision-making processes. Each program and tool developed within the partnership will assist users across key workflows.
This collaboration aims to revolutionize shipping by enhancing efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to market fluctuations and disruptions, resulting in faster and more responsive customer service. As part of the partnership, cma cgm will actively seek to optimize vessel routes, container handling, and inventory management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs and carbon footprints.
CEVA Logistics, the logistics arm of cma cgm, will pioneer the data-driven future of logistics, starting with warehouse smart management aimed at optimizing its 10.3 million square meters of warehouse space. The smart management tool, powered by Google technology, will enable CEVA Logistics to anticipate and plan operations better through enhanced volume and demand forecasting.
Additionally, the partnership will extend to CMA Media, providing a competitive edge in the media landscape. Google’s AI expertise will aid CMA Media in developing critical tools to support journalists, such as document synthesis and translation, media snippet generation for social networks, and digitization and referencing of archives from articles, photos, or videos.
All CMA CGM associates will eventually benefit from dedicated high-impact training sessions at TANGRAM, the Group’s center for learning and innovation.
This collaboration aligns with CMA CGM’s strategy to transform its business through AI innovation, complementing previous investments in Mistral AI, PoolSide, and Dataiku, as well as the launch of the open science lab, Kyutai.
CMA CGM and Google Leadership Commented:
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, said “I am pleased to announce this global partnership between the cma cgm Group and Google to accelerate AI adoption across our operations. 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, optimizing our processes and enhancing our competitive edge. We are committed to driving innovation with tangible benefits for our staff members and customers.”
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 operations and those of its customers. This partnership exemplifies how AI can assist employees, improve outcomes for customers, and revolutionize industries.”
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