- China officially launched the Yangtze River shipping data center.
- The data center integrates extensive records of vessels, crew, ports, and more, supporting digital transformation and data-driven productivity in the shipping sector.
- Future collaboration aims to expand data coverage, enhance sharing, and promote mutual benefits across the Yangtze River Basin.
China has taken a monumental step in modernizing its shipping management with the official launch of the Yangtze River shipping data center. This initiative, following a year of trial operations, aims to revolutionize operations on one of the country’s busiest waterways through cutting-edge information technology and data integration, reports XINHUA.
The Smart Brain of Yangtze Shipping
The Yangtze River shipping data center serves as a central hub for data integration. It incorporates inputs from the Ministry of Transport, the Changjiang River Administration of Navigational Affairs (CRANA), and various shipping management organizations.
By uniting these sources, it acts as the “smart brain” for streamlining operations along the Yangtze River.
A Comprehensive Data Repository
As of December 2024, the data center has amassed an extensive database. It includes 1.967 billion records spanning vessels, crew, ports, and infrastructure.
The average daily addition is over 600,000 entries and more than 30 million dynamic AIS data entries. It underscores the critical role of big data in enhancing efficiency and safety.
Boosting Productivity Through Digital Transformation
Liu Liang, director of CRANA, highlighted the data center’s pivotal role in driving productivity in the shipping sector.
The center aims to enable digital transformation. This would lay the groundwork for a smarter and more efficient shipping ecosystem along the Yangtze River.
Future Collaboration for Enhanced Benefits
Looking ahead, the center plans to collaborate with shipping enterprises, ports, and management departments across provinces and cities within the Yangtze River Basin.
These partnerships aim to expand data coverage, foster sharing, and create mutual benefits for stakeholders. It enhances the region’s overall shipping management.
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Source: XINHUA
