Interactive debate: Where should AI deliver real value in a human-driven project cargo world?

AI has become an inevitable part of modern life. But in project logistics – one of the most bespoke, variable, and relationship-driven sectors in global transport – opinions diverge sharply on how far automation should really go.

In parallel, the next wave of project demand – from semiconductor fabrication plants and data center expansion to complex energy infrastructure – is creating new opportunities for AI to transform planning, execution, and risk management in high-growth sectors.

In this interactive debate, expert voices tackle the questions everyone is asking:

• How far should AI be allowed to shape operational decisions, customer relationships, and risk management?
• Which tasks are suitable for automation – and which require irreplaceable human judgement?
• Where can AI deliver the greatest value in emerging project sectors such as fabrication construction and data center logistics?

Drawing on lessons from ro-ro, container shipping, aviation, and project cargo itself, this session explores whether AI can truly support high-stakes, high-complexity operations – and where it can unlock new efficiencies as demand accelerates in key growth markets. The audience will be invited to weigh in on the future balance of machine and human intelligence.