Live Coverage of the 2025 Smart Port Conference | HIRI FUTURE Showcases Cutting-Edge Technologies and Full-Stack Solutions

Release time:

2025-09-24

On September 24, 2025, the 2025 Smart Port Conference, themed "Smart Innovation for Strong Ports, Wisdom to Win the Future," was successfully held in Qingdao. The conference focused on the integrated application of cutting-edge technologies—including 5G+, AI, Beidou, digital twins, and autonomous driving—in ports, thereby propelling the port industry toward a new stage of "full-chain collaboration."

Under the leadership of Fujian Port Technology Group, the “HIRI FUTURE” brand jointly showcased several self-developed achievements during the conference, including: “AI Port Large Model” 、 Multimodal perception technology 、 Fully automatic L4-level intelligent loading and unloading robot and Intelligent Integrated Solution for Terminal Operations This highlights the innovative strength and depth of application with which both sides are collaboratively advancing the construction of smart ports.

"HIRI FUTURE's full-stack services, ranging from top-level design to system implementation, have effectively enhanced the operational accuracy and efficiency of port machinery equipment, providing a solid foundation for the intelligent upgrade of terminals." The head of a port and terminal enterprise attending the conference said.

▲ Automated operations at the yard crane scene

▲ Automated operations at the yard crane scene

At the exhibition site, the HIRI FUTURE booth attracted extensive attention from provincial port groups, logistics companies, design institutes, and equipment manufacturers, and the atmosphere of exchange was lively.

From the port, deeply rooted in the port, serving the port.

Currently, HIRI FUTURE's intelligent products have been applied both domestically and internationally. 70 large ports , domestically covering Tianjin Port, Ningbo Port Guangzhou Port, Xiamen Port, Beibu Gulf Port in Guangxi, and others; internationally, key ports include Brazil, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Port, Hong Kong, and more—approximately. 3,000+ sets Leading in global service capabilities.

HIRI FUTURE has pioneered globally a centimeter-level high-precision positioning and guidance technology for external container collection, earning it the title of "Outstanding Unit in the National MIIT's Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Task Challenge." Next, HIRI FUTURE will continue to iteratively develop large-scale, industry-specific models for port and shipping, accelerating the promotion of China's AI technologies and intelligent solutions along the Belt and Road initiative and beyond. BRICS countries To promote the practical application and actively explore new avenues for international cooperation.

HIRI FUTURE will continue to be guided by the principle of "Empowering Ports with Intelligence, Winning the Future with Wisdom," and remain deeply committed to the field of smart ports. We are dedicated to establishing a complete value chain—from core AI technology R&D and full-stack solution customization to final scenario implementation and ongoing operational support—through iterative intelligent products and solutions. We aim to profoundly empower the digital and automated transformation of ports worldwide and, together with industry partners, co-create a new future for smart ports.

Copywriting/Editing: Yu Li

Proofreading: Zeng Xiong

Reviewed by: Zhang Weitian

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