Inside the World’s Most Automated Port — and those Who Keep It Human

03/11/2025 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Inside the World’s Most Automated Port — and those Who Keep It Human

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How do you automate one of the world’s busiest ports — without losing the human touch?In this episode of Building Blocks: Living Machines, host Rita Yang visits PSA International, a leading global port operator and trusted supply chain partner. She’s joined by Ong Kim Pong, Group CEO of PSA, and Jixun Foo, Senior Managing Partner at Granite Asia and PSA board member, to reveal how PSA's flagship terminal in Singapore - including Tuas Port, the world’s largest fully automated terminal - is building a seamless ecosystem where machines, data, and people work in harmony. Handling over 100 million containers annually, PSA International is reshaping port operations worldwide by deploying automation where it matters most, driving efficiency while upskilling its 55,000-strong workforce for the AI era. Kim Pong also shares lessons from navigating a shifting global trade landscape, while Jixun offers an investor’s take on why the best companies are built for both innovation and trust. 🎧 Listen to how the world’s most advanced port became a blueprint for the future of work and trade.Follow us for more industry stories, unique perspectives, and career opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/company/granite-asia/