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In this rapidly evolving port and terminal industry, where growth is driven by efficient resource utilization rather than expansion, smart information technologies tailored to terminal needs play a crucial role. This blog aims to explore topics such as efficient resource utilization, smart information technologies, and optimization strategies. Join us as we delve into these key aspects and share our expertise and insights.

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Mark Wootton, CIO Yilport Holding-container-terminal-standardization.

TIC4.0 – Interview series: Mark Wootton, CIO Yilport Holding about standardization in the container terminal industry

In our TIC4.0 Interview Series, Mark Wootton, CIO of YILPORT, explores container terminal industry standardization. He addresses its status, importance in the 4th Industrial Revolution and IoT, his TIC 4.0 journey, and collaborations. Dive into this insightful dialogue!

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INSIGHTS FROM PORT LOGISTICS
Screenshot from the Digital Port of the CHESSCON Yard View with many containers on a terminal.

Digital port as base for big pictures

In our forthcoming blog interview, Prof. Dr. Holger Schütt delves into the transformative potential of digitalization for port processes. Imagine viewing your container terminal as if peering out a window - a 3D perspective isn't just a visual treat; it's a significant leap for port economics. Join us for this enlightening discussion from the Black Sea Ports & Shipping Conference 2021 in Istanbul, as we explore the horizon of digital port possibilities. Dive into a world where digital views turn into real-world gains.

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PORT DIGITIZATION
Luisa Kempf in front of a port terminal.

We asked Luisa Kempf, Chief Technology Officer of EUROGATE Technical Services: Why join TIC?

In our upcoming interview, Luisa Kempf, CTO of EUROGATE Technical Services, discusses standardization in the container terminal domain. Why are standards pivotal in the 4th Industrial Revolution era? Understand EUROGATE's motivation behind joining TIC 4.0 and their standout experiences. Kempf's insights promise a captivating read on TIC 4.0's impact.

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Gray and blue logo of Maritiem. With I and E capitalized and blue dot pattern over the two letters.

MaritIEm – a project for greener terminals

The project name “MaritIEm” stands for emission and concentration modelling in maritime transport chains. The project of the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) and IVU Umwelt GmbH (IVU) is funded by the BMVI research initiative mFUND and runs since June 2020 until May 2023. We talked to the project manager Flóra Zsuzsanna Gulyás.

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INSIGHTS FROM PORT LOGISTICS
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TIC4.0 – Standards: Why are standards in the port and terminal industry helping small ports?

The port and terminal sector seeks increased integration, automation, and standardization. While efforts like Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC4.0) and “Port Call Optimization” emerge, existing standards like IMDG, BIC, or ISO often lack process-orientation. The challenge is reshaping these and new standards into a process-driven context, fostering industry-wide efficiency in integration, digitization, and automation.

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PORT DIGITIZATION
3D Model of Containter Terminal with knight chess piece from CHESSCON logo in the middle. Three keywords: Independent, individual and innovative.

First CHESSCON User event 2020 – A review

On 29 October, we invited interested parties and customers to our first digital user event about our CHESSCON applications. More than 20 terminal and port experts from Asia, Africa and Europe took part in the deep digital exchange via Microsoft Teams. Götz Anspach von Broecker of AIRBUS Defence & Space GmbH offered an impressive introduction with his keynote coming from space to terminals.

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