Marine News and Sea Iran interviewed Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani about the “Comprehensive Smart Maritime Trade System”, one of 6 ideas chosen from 61 entries in the SeaUp ideation contest at the first conference on AI in the maritime industries. The message: AI can make maritime trade more efficient, but without a clear legal framework it will not deliver.
Published by Marine News, 19 Ordibehesht 1404 · Interview with Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani
Key points
- The proposed system brings shipbuilding, port services, logistics, insurance, and finance and credit together on one integrated platform.
- Large companies and small businesses can both offer services on the platform, and the customer chooses according to their needs.
- Local businesses in the southern provinces get a chance to compete with large companies.
- The conference was held on 16 and 17 Ordibehesht 1404, organised by Sharif University of Technology.
A view from Shipo Market's founder
Dr Kouhestani's view is that before any technological change, the country needs to be clear about where it stands on the road to AI and which laws and standards it requires. They believe that, with the backing of upstream industries and major maritime bodies, the conference could grow into an international event. Their winning idea is the same one that underpins Shipo Market: an integrated marketplace for maritime trade and services.
“For every technological transformation, we need comprehensive laws and operational standards.” (Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani)
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