Future Forward #13: Building a Digital Nervous System with data and AI at Port of Antwerp-Bruges with Erwin Verstraelen & Pieter Van Bouwel

In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, engages in an insightful conversation with Erwin Verstraelen, Vice President of Innovation, and Pieter Van Bouwel, Team Lead Data Science, from Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Together, they uncover how one of Europe’s largest ports is reshaping itself into a “digital nervous system” integrating data, AI, and real-time insights. 

From integrating drones, to tackling complex challenges like nautical chain optimization and autonomous shipping to leveraging AI-powered tools like the Apica chat - their virtual assistant - this conversation dives into the transformative power of innovation. What does the future hold for sustainable, efficient port operations? Tune in to explore the fascinating intersection of technology and the maritime industry.