Malaysia is set to construct its first artificial intelligence (AI)-based container port, marking a significant milestone as the first such facility, in Port Dickson which is situated in the Negri Sembilan state.
The RM2 billion venture will be a collaborative effort between the state, represented by Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Inc., and the Malaysian property developer Tanco Holdings, with the latter’s subsidiary holding approximately 80% of the partnership, and the state retaining a 20% stake, according to Container News.
The port will be established on a pre-existing 192-hectare golf course, strategically positioned in the middle of the Straits of Malacca. Boasting waters exceeding 21 meters in depth and standing 1.8 kilometers from the shoreline, it is designed to accommodate the largest container ships globally.
This innovative port aims to leverage AI technologies for streamlined container handling, predictive maintenance, and heightened security protocols.
Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun disclosed that the government has earmarked 33.6 hectares of the seabed off Dickson Bay for the terminal’s construction.
Aminuddin highlighted that the adopted AI technology must yield optimal benefits across the entire spectrum of maritime and cargo services, encompassing tasks such as ship entry and exit registration, ship movement scheduling, and monitoring marine operations in the port vicinity, according to Bernama.
“With the integration of AI technology, manual execution of all port operations will become obsolete. This shift promises heightened efficiency, a decrease in human errors, and a reduction in operational accidents,” he emphasised.
Aminuddin further elaborated that the AI system would analyse traffic data, demand patterns, and the latest trends, enabling the implementation of strategic decisions in a timely manner.
