GLOBAL FREIGHT SERVICES
Solid data ‘ makes for efficient services ’ “ Once you are interconnected with the right systems and partners , and you rely on an extremely solid database , your service is more efficient ,” says Lavergne .
As for AI , he says the company uses this to “ accurately predict ETAs ” – and also to “ avoid using paperwork ”, as referenced earlier . He says AI will become more and more important , sharing that it has already been helping make logistics more sustainable .
“ Some customers are asking about CO2 emission reports , and AI is helping us propose the best options at the booking stage ,” Lavergne explains . “ AI requires a lot of testing and a lot of verification . None of the AI projects at GFS would have been possible without high data-quality .”
BlueCargo a strategic partner Logistics , says Lavergne , is “ a fascinating job because you meet passionate people with brilliant ideas all the time ”.
He adds : “ A few days ago , I was attending Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas where I met so many talented companies . BlueCargo is one of them .” They collect data from ports and terminals , something Lavergne says “ has been a tremendous help and a real eye opener for us ”.
He adds : “ BlueCargo gives us complete visibility in terminals in North America , and a powerful control on detention , and demurrage .”
With the information , GFS can organise and control all the transactions from the inside and avoid a lot of claims and millions of detention and demurrage charges .”
He says that BlueCargo co-founders Alexandra Griffon and Laura Theveniau “ have been very supportive extending the solution to our GFS port-to-port customers ”.
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