News / Hapag-Lloyd signs up with Portchain in a bid to improve schedule reliability

Portchain has signed up Hapag-Lloyd for its AI-powered advanced fleet planning solutions, a further sign carriers are getting serious about improving schedule reliability.

Using predictive algorithms to flag potential disruptions in shipping schedules, Portchain said the software can help a carrier increase its planning horizon, improve schedule reliability and reduce fuel costs.

“We are strongly committed to further improve schedule reliability for our customers,” said Jörn Springer, senior director of Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet support centre. “To do this we are always looking for ...