Maersk Tests Autonomous Agents for Container Re-Routing
When port congestion spikes, agents propose alternative routings across ocean and rail networks, balancing cost, transit time and customer commitments.
Analysis
The system models the supply chain as a graph and lets agents simulate candidate plans against live disruption data. A planner approves the plan before any execution.
Why it matters
Logistics resilience is a board-level concern. Agents that re-plan continuously turn a monthly exercise into a near-real-time capability.
Source: Supply Chain Daily
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