HIRI FUTURE joins hands with Huawei to jointly paint a new digital and intelligent vision for smart ports.

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2025-09-22

On September 18, the Huawei Connect 2025 “Sleepless Smart Port, Non-Stop Cargo Handling” port roundtable conference was held in Shanghai. HIRI FUTURE, a brand under Fujian Electronic Port Co., Ltd., was invited to attend as a core enterprise in the port AI sector, joining over a hundred port representatives, industry experts, and technology partners from dozens of countries to discuss the new ecosystem of smart ports. At the conference, Dr. Liu Jiantao, Deputy General Manager of HIRI FUTURE, delivered a keynote speech, systematically showcasing the company’s independently developed “HIRI Port Foundation Large Model + Expert Agent” in The practical application of smart ports received unanimous recognition from the attendees.

▲ Liu Jiantao, Deputy General Manager of HIRI FUTURE, delivered a keynote speech.

Deeply cultivate port scenarios

AI technology “ready for real-world application right out of the gate.”

Since its establishment, HIRI FUTURE has always... Focusing on the R&D of AI algorithms for ports and integrated software-hardware innovation. We have now deployed over 3,000 smart products in more than 70 ports worldwide and hold 18 U.S.-China-EU invention patents as well as 59 software copyrights. The port foundational large model developed independently by our company boasts the capability to integrate and comprehend image, video, and sensor data in complex port environments. It can seamlessly perform key tasks such as container recognition, assistance with container handling, and safety monitoring and control, thereby achieving... “Perception—Decision—Execution” Closed-Loop Operation 。

Port intelligence isn't simply a stacking of technologies; rather, it’s about truly embedding algorithms into equipment and having them run seamlessly within operational processes. “In his speech, Dr. Liu Jiantao said that HIRI FUTURE is fully committed to building a collaborative system comprising the ‘HIRI Port Foundation Large Model + Expert Agent Swarm.’ The large model analyzes complex scenarios, while expert agents carry out refined decision-making and execution, thereby driving the full-process automation of large port handling equipment and significantly enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency. At the same time, this system provides terminals with intelligent logistics scheduling solutions, optimizing resource allocation.”

Deeply align with the technological roadmap

The “HIRI FUTURE” proposal sparks heated discussion at the scene.

During the conference, Huawei officially launched "Intelligent Horizontal Transportation 2.0" and "Port AI Agent," proposing a "Strong Vehicle, Strong Cloud" architecture to address the challenges of mixed human-machine operations. It also introduced a dual-driven intelligent decision-making system powered by "large models + solvers," thereby empowering the digital and intelligent transformation of the port industry. HIRI FUTURE showcased at the conference. HOPE Agent (Human-like Maneuver, On-site Learning, Predictive Landing, Elastic Load Control) The solution released by Huawei aligns closely with our approach in terms of technological pathways, application scenarios, and strategic objectives, drawing widespread attention.

▲ On-site roundtable conference

Industry insiders analyze that Huawei is... ICT infrastructure With a leading edge in the cloud computing field, HIRI FUTURE has been deeply engaged in port scenarios for many years, accumulating rich real-world data and industry experience. The two parties have highly complementary technologies. As port intelligence enters deeper waters, tech giants like Huawei also need partners such as HIRI FUTURE—those who are well-versed in port business logic and capable of delivering practical, solution-oriented offerings—to jointly promote the implementation and evolution of the “digital intelligence foundation” in ports.

Jointly Creating a New Smart Port and Shipping Ecosystem

Surface Looking ahead, HIRI FUTURE will continue to focus on the “platform + ecosystem” model, deepening collaborative innovation with Huawei and global port customers and ecosystem partners. From technology R&D to scenario implementation, from customized solutions to operational support, we will accompany you every step of the way, helping ports achieve a digital and intelligent transformation that is safe, efficient, and green.

“HIRI was born right on the dock. We’ve embedded AI into the Spreader, programmed it into the PLC, and integrated it into the TOS—leaving the complexity to the model and returning simplicity to the field,” said Dr. Liu Jiantao.

At this conference, HIRI FUTURE not only showcased its robust independent R&D capabilities and extensive practical experience in various application scenarios to the global port community, but also further solidified its leading position in the field of AI for ports. As the collaborative system of the "HIRI Port Foundation Large Model + Expert Intelligent Agent Swarm" continues to be promoted and applied, the intelligent transformation of the port and shipping industry is poised to hit the "acceleration button."

Copywriting/Editing: Yu Li

Proofreading: Zeng Xiong

Reviewed by: Zhang Weitian

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