neuland.ai Supports HGK Shipping in Implementing a Corporate AI
Together with Europe’s largest inland shipping company, HGK Shipping GmbH, a subsidiary of Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK), the Cologne-based company neuland.ai AG is shaping the digital transformation of inland shipping. HGK Shipping will introduce a company-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) based on the neuland.ai HUB platform this fall. This partnership demonstrates HGK Shipping's strategic commitment to innovation and illustrates how technological excellence is effectively utilized for the advancement of a traditional industry.
"The introduction of our own AI solution is a significant milestone on our path to becoming a digital shipping company. We are particularly pleased that we were able to partner with neuland.ai from Cologne, a strong partner from the region.”
Steffen Bauer, CEO of HGK AG and Chairman of the Management Board of HGK Shipping
This is a testament to the innovative strength of the Rhineland economy. "Karl-Heinz Land, CEO and founder of neuland.ai, explains the objective: "We support HGK Shipping in becoming an AI-first company to not only improve customer service but also to increase employee satisfaction. Our collaboration is a prime example of the synergy between innovative spirit and technological excellence. With the tailored solutions of the AI platform neuland.ai HUB, we aim to enhance efficiency across the entire value chain and unlock untapped potentials within the industry," always keeping people at the center."
"With the tailored solutions of the AI platform neuland.ai HUB, we aim to enhance efficiency across the entire value chain and unlock untapped potentials within the industry," always keeping people at the center."
(Karl-Heinz Land, CEO and Founder of neuland.ai)
As part of the cooperation, the corporate AI will be specifically applied to optimize the operational activities of HGK Shipping and support data-driven decision-making processes. At the same time, a new spectrum of data-driven services for customers is to be created. Kevin Stepan, Head of IT Business Partner Management at HGK Shipping, describes the benefits: "Through collaboration with neuland.ai and the use of AI solutions, we can make processes along the entire value chain more efficient. With this initiative, we not only strengthen our position as an innovation leader in our industry but also demonstrate that German AI companies like neuland.ai can take a pioneering role in digital transformation."
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The partnership between HGK Shipping and neuland.ai is part of a continuous future strategy. In recent years, HGK Shipping has already proven its innovative capacity through projects like remote control of inland vessels and award-winning, resource-saving ship designs. The introduction of the corporate AI is another step to advance the company’s digitization. With the AI platform from neuland.ai, HGK Shipping opens up extensive opportunities to automate workflows, increase efficiency, and develop forward-looking business models. The goal is to actively shape the future of inland shipping using Artificial Intelligence and to establish sustainable and economically viable solutions.
About the HGK Group:
The Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) is the logistics company within the Stadtwerke Köln Group. From its origins as a port operator, HGK has evolved into a Europe-wide group for integrated transport and logistics services. Divided into the five business areas of Logistics & Intermodal, Shipping, Rail Operations, Infrastructure & Maintenance, and Real Estate, the HGK Group operates various subsidiary and affiliated companies including the largest inland port network in Germany, one of the largest private freight railways, specialized logistics operations, and terminals, as well as its own rail network and workshop operations for freight rail traffic. HGK Shipping GmbH is the largest inland shipping company in Europe.
About HGK Shipping:
HGK Shipping GmbH, as a business unit of Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG, is Europe’s largest inland shipping company. With a fleet of around 300 vessels, the company offers innovative solutions for transport logistics—from chemical liquids and liquefied gases to dry bulk and special cargo.
About neuland.ai:
neuland.ai is a leading AI technology company based in Cologne, which has developed the neuland.ai HUB, a secure and scalable AI platform. With extensive expertise in AI projects and digital transformation, neuland.ai offers reliable and trusted AI solutions tailored to meet its clients' needs. The AI platform is already successfully utilized thousands of times across industries and enables clients to increase productivity, automate processes, and employ AI securely. Clients include, among others, abcbank, the Institute of German Business, Rödl & Partner, SKW Schwarz, SVT, and Thyssenkrupp. With more than 50 employees, neuland.ai aims to make AI "Made in Germany" available and to strengthen the digital competitiveness of businesses and government administrations in the long term. For more information: www.neuland.ai