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IFORS 2021 Virtual – Digital Twin optimises container terminal handling

IFORS 2021 Virtual –  Considering the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, the IFORS 2021 was held as a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schütt explains how Digital Twin optimises container terminal handling. After a brief overview of the container terminal simulator, he takes a closer look at Digital Twin, drawing on industry standards.

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The economic consideration of hydrogen technology must include all factors

Oliver Jelsch highlights akquinet's role in the "H2Cool Prelude" project, backed by the European Regional Development Fund. This initiative investigates hydrogen in truck cooling. Contributors include the Institute of Shipping Economics, Bremerhaven University, and "H2BX." Practical partners like Brüssel & Maass Logistik and Clean Logistics adapt trucks for hydrogen drives.

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New “Handbook of Terminal Planning”

A conversation between Prof. Dr. Holger Schütt and Prof. Dr. Jürgen W. Böse who is professor in logistics at the University of Applied Sciences Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, and editor of the recently published 2nd edition of the “Handbook of Terminal Planning”.

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CHESSCON User Event 2021 – A review

After our inaugural digital CHESSCON User Event in October 2020, we hosted a second in February 2021. We aimed for a platform for terminal experts to share insights. We're pleased with its reception. Thanks to speakers for their presentations and guests for discussions. Those who missed the 2021 event can access presentations on demand.

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New Report: Planning for Automation of Container Terminals

Together with some 45 experts in the field of Automation in Container Terminals I had the honour to work in the previous two years on the report about the “Planning for Automation of Container Terminals”. It was organised by the Maritime Navigation Commission (MarCom) under the umbrella of PIANC – The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (www.PIANC.org).

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TIC 4.0 – Member Interview Series: Harry Nguyen, CEO of Realtime Business Solutions Pty. Ltd

In our TIC 4.0 Interview Series, we chat with Harry Nguyen, CEO of Realtime Business Solutions Pty. Ltd. We'll explore container terminal industry standardization, the importance of standards in the 4th Industrial Revolution and IoT, and Harry's experiences and motivations in TIC 4.0. Stay tuned for key insights!

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