AD Ports Group and New York University Abu Dhabi partner on AI for smarter ports

AD Ports Group has partnered with New York University Abu Dhabi to develop a high-fidelity intelligence engine for port operations.

The multi-year collaboration will build and pilot a system based on stochastic AI models and spatial analytics. The goal is to improve vessel arrival predictions, optimize berth allocation, and provide emissions insights.

The engine will act as a decision-support tool for port operators. It will combine data on vessel schedules, terminal capacity, and environmental impact. This will help ports plan more accurately and operate more efficiently.

Long berth waiting times remain a major industry challenge. The new system aims to reduce uncertainty and improve planning. It can help ports handle more traffic without expanding physical infrastructure.

Better coordination between vessel arrival and berth availability can cut idle time. This reduces fuel consumption and lowers emissions, supporting greener port operations.

Mohamed Jamal-Eddine of AD Ports Group said: “We are advancing toward predictive and autonomous decision-support systems. This partnership helps us deliver more reliable and efficient logistics solutions.”

Arlie Peters of New York University Abu Dhabi said: “This collaboration connects research with real-world logistics challenges. It supports efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in global trade.”

The project will include pilot deployments at selected terminals and trade lanes. AD Ports Group will provide operational data under strict governance rules. NYU Abu Dhabi will contribute advanced research and analytics.

The partners aim to scale the solution across AD Ports Group’s global network if trials prove successful.