The Suffolk, UK-based technology company won the AI SME Business of the Year award at The AI Summit London for Capella, an advanced port digitisation platform that simulates and predicts port vessel movements.
“We were delighted to receive the joint award win and for Capella to be recognised with this honour,” said Toby Mills, CEO of Entopy.
“So to be part of an innovative project which digitalises operations to make them more effective and efficient is a privilege and we have enjoyed every step of the journey so far with Harwich Haven Authority.”
Efficient navigation
Entopy’s digital twin technology has been developed to manage the complexity of vessel operations in the Haven, where ship movements require coordination between multiple organisations, pilots, berth availability, tidal windows and strict channel-passing regulations.
The system supports safer and more efficient navigation into the Port of Felixstowe, which handles 40% of the UK’s containerised trade, while helping strengthen wider supply chain performance.
According to the partners, the platform improves forecasting, automates situational awareness and reduces operational disruption.
Harbourmaster Will Barker said the system provides valuable insight into vessel traffic while supporting more efficient supply chain movements into and out of Felixstowe.
He added that Capella enables “just-in-time arrival”, allowing vessels to optimise speeds, lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
The National AI Awards judges described the project as “a great example of AI being utilised beyond point solutions into a holistic approach”.
