Cathay Cargo Terminal takes lead in AI-powered safety enhancements

Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings. ​ ​

Partnering with Intenseye, a leader in AI-powered workplace safety solutions, Cathay Cargo Terminal leverages advanced computer vision and AI algorithms to monitor safety and security hazards in real time to mitigate potential incidents and improve safety at the workplace, according to an official release from Cathay.

"The technology uses the existing CCTV network to monitor for potential workplace safety or security hazards such as safety equipment not being worn, vehicles or equipment moving too close to each other or to workers, individuals not following pedestrian walkways or work-at-height protocols and more. The system can also detect intrusions, amongst many other terminal-specific scenarios."

Cathay Cargo Terminal and Intenseye have also partnered to develop unique cargo terminal features such as real-time alerts if shipments appear to be unattended at truck docks, the release added.

“We take safety and security extremely seriously," says Mark Watts, Chief Operating Officer, Cathay Cargo Terminal. "We see AI as an important tool to enhance and augment our existing safety management system, to help see the unseen, and to further strengthen hazard reporting and leading safety indicators as we strive to ensure a zero-harm workplace.”

Sercan Esen, Chief Executive Officer, Intenseye adds: “It’s exciting to see Cathay Cargo Terminal lead the way as the first cargo terminal to adopt our technology, tailored specifically to their needs. Our focus has always been on helping companies create safer environments, and it’s great to see the real-world impact of these new features in improving day-to-day safety and efficiency.”

Tom Owen, Cathay Director Cargo and Chair, Cathay Cargo Terminal says: “With this new AI technology, we are setting new standards in both safety and digital excellence for cargo terminal operators.”

Cathay Cargo Terminal has also started installing AI on all X-ray machines at the terminal to augment its enhanced lithium screening programme and plans to introduce AI into its thermal imaging programme in 2025, the release added.