The Port of Corpus Christi in Texas ranks as one of the largest U.S. ports, especially in crude oil exports. In 2024, it achieved record shipments exceeding 200 million tons. To effectively manage these operations, the port developed OPTICS, an AI-enhanced command-and-control system leveraging a 3D digital twin and real-time data management through Esri's ArcGIS. This tool improves logistical coordination by providing up-to-date insights, facilitating smart business decisions, and addressing challenges in vessel tracking amid variable transponder update frequencies.
"In the acronym OPTICS, tactical is meant in the sense of making smart business decisions informed by real-time information," Darrell Keach noted, highlighting the system's purpose.
"The frequency of updates we get from a transponder varies on a couple of factors," said Starr Long, explaining the challenges of real-time tracking accuracy.
OPTICS creates a 3D digital twin of the Port of Corpus Christi, enabling effective management of over 200 million tons of shipments a year.
The Port of Corpus Christi is the premier crude oil exporting port in the U.S., showcasing record-breaking shipment volumes in 2024.
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