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Wallenius Wilhelmsen accelerates digitalisation processes through new investment

Oct 25, 2021

Wallenius Wilhelmsen invests in DeGould to accelerate the supply of automated vehicle inspection systems, powered by AI. “We continue to digitize critical components of our finished vehicle logistics processes and the investment in DeGould is an important milestone in our strategy”, says EVP & COO Logistics Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Mike Hynekamp.

The technology offered by DeGould automates the vehicle inspection process where high resolution images are combined with AI algorithms to deliver full vehicle condition reporting. This leads to a more efficient and flawless inspection process across the full lifecycle of the vehicle.

Over the last eight years DeGould has captured over 100 million vehicle image sets on behalf of its customers. The latest product, the new Auto-compact system, incorporates the AI algorithms and sets new standards for defect detection.

“We believe investing in DeGould creates significant value for our mutual current and future customers by enhancing our capabilities in bringing end-to-end, integrated supply chain solutions to market”, says Hynekamp.

“We are excited by the growth opportunity ahead of us and are especially pleased that Wallenius Wilhelmsen will join us on this journey. They have been a really supportive partner and we look forward to working together even more closely to strengthen our leading position in automated vehicle inspections”, says Ed Jones, CEO at DeGould.

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