ADNOC L&S Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Optimize UAE Petroleum Ports Operations
AI-powered smart port solution developed by Innovez One reduces service sourcing time for vessels from 3 hours to 45 seconds
Solution set to save 3,000 hours annually
First-of-its-kind technology in the GCC increases jetty utilization by 20%, streamlining vessel turnaround
Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 10, 2025: ADNOC Logistics and Services, announced today it has deployed the first AI-powered Smart Port Solution in the GCC to optimize petroleum port operations. The solution streamlines resource allocation and enables real-time tracking of marine activities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhances sustainability across ADNOC L&S’s petroleum ports in the UAE.
The innovative solution, developed by Innovez One, a leading provider of a port management information system (PMIS), reduces vessel turnaround time by up to 90%, cutting service sourcing time from three hours to just 45 seconds. By saving 3,000 hours annually, the solution is expected to deliver $950,000 (AED3.5 million) in operational savings by 2028. The solution also increases jetty utilization by 20%, improving overall port efficiency, which is projected to deliver a 10% improvement in vessel management.
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said: “The deployment of the smart port solution across our petroleum ports in the UAE, underscores our commitment to harnessing AI, as we continue to invest in innovation to optimize our operations and drive further value for our business and customers.”
This advanced AI solution, now deployed across key ADNOC L&S petroleum ports, including Das, Zirku, Mubaraz, Ruwais, and Jebel Dhana, reinforces the Company’s position as a leader in digital transformation.
David Yeo, CEO of Innovez One, commented: “Our collaboration with ADNOC L&S is a testament to the transformative power of AI in global energy logistics. By optimizing operational workflows, we’re not only improving efficiency but also contributing to ADNOC L&S’s sustainability goals, helping make the UAE’s petroleum ports a global benchmark for smart operations.”
ADNOC L&S’s continuous rollout of innovative AI technologies underscores its commitment to operational excellence and long-term sustainability, aligning with its strategy for growth and efficiency in the energy logistics sector.
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About ADNOC Logistics & Services
ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX symbol ADNOCLS / ISIN AEE01268A239) is a global energy maritime logistics company based in Abu Dhabi. Through its three business units – Integrated Logistics, Shipping and Services – ADNOC L&S delivers energy products and solutions to more than 100 customers in over 50 countries. ADNOC L&S’ key subsidiaries include Zakher Marine International Holdings (100% ownership), an Abu Dhabi-based owner and operator of offshore support vessels; and Navig8 (80% ownership), a global ship owner and commercial pools operator also offering bunkering and ship management solutions.
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About Innovez One
Founded in 2004, Innovez One has been delivering expert port software solutions for the world’s busiest ports, and towage operators. The company uses digital technology and AI models to optimize and solve complex last-mile port- and pilotage challenges, delivering efficiencies that save significant costs, time and improve the sustainability of port operations - such as pilotage, pilotage transport (logistics) and towage. Innovez One has engineered and developed its proprietary software, the marineM platform that helps users optimize critical maritime resource allocations for their operations.
For more information about Innovez One, visit: https://www.innovez-one.com
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