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Europe’s largest inland shipping company, HGK Shipping, is setting new impulses in digital transformation: In November, the introduction of a company-owned AI application will begin. The AI platform neuland.ai HUB has been chosen as a partner for this initiative. The cooperation with the Cologne-based company, which specializes in AI solutions tailored to the needs of medium-sized businesses, is a reflection of HGK Shipping’s long-term future strategy.
(Köln/Duisburg) With the new corporate AI, HGK Shipping will increase the efficiency of its operational activities for customers and develop new data-driven services for clients. “The introduction of our own AI solution is a crucial 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 – a testament to the innovative strength of the Rhineland economy,” says Steffen Bauer, CEO of HGK AG and Chairman of the Management Board of HGK Shipping.
“By using AI, we want to intelligently network internal processes, accelerate data-driven decisions, and enable new services for our customers,” adds Kevin Stepan, Head of IT Business Partner Management at HGK Shipping.
Examples of High Innovative Strength
In recent years, HGK Shipping has already demonstrated high innovative strength in many projects. These include the introduction of remote control for inland vessels, which is currently in advanced approval processes, as well as revolutionary, award-winning ship designs for more sustainable and resource-efficient transport logistics on the waterway system. Karl-Heinz Land, CEO and founder of neuland.ai, on the benefits of the partnership: “We support HGK Shipping in becoming an AI-first company that not only optimizes customer service but also increases employee satisfaction. Our goal is to consistently analyze processes and improve them with modern AI solutions – always with a focus on people who are better supported in their work by these technologies.”
Photo: © Maritime Filming Group / Caption (from left to right): Karl-Heinz Land, CEO and founder of neuland.ai; Kevin Stepan, Head of IT Business Partner Management at HGK Shipping; Katja Tibbe, Head of Customer Success at neuland.ai; Steffen Bauer, CEO of HGK AG and Chairman of the Management Board of HGK Shipping
