Simulating freight flows to optimise global vessel capacity.

Challenge

The challenge was to maximise total vessel capacity utilisation across the group by making operations and sales converge around the same capacity truth.

The objective was to replace fragmented processes with a centralised tool able to simulate freight flows and optimise global line filling in the face of complex demand.

Data architecture & simulation

Ulenia supported the deployment of the Cargo Flow Application, a simulation and steering cockpit based on large-scale operational data exploitation.

The solution combines multi-source data integration, capacity simulation and an AI/ML predictive engine to support arbitration between local demand and headquarters objectives.

Impact

Capacity management: optimisation of vessel filling factor across the global network.

Strategic decision support and operational efficiency: real-time alignment between commercial and operational teams, plus automation of booking data and routing-constraint processing to reduce planning errors.