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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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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
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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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PORT EVENTS
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TIC 4.0 – Interview series: Ottonel Popesco, President PEMA

In our upcoming TIC 4.0 Interview Series, Ottonel Popesco, President of PEMA, delves into the nuances of standardization in the container terminal sector. Discover his perspective on the existing gaps, his aspirations within TIC 4.0, reasons for his membership, and his most uplifting experiences collaborating with fellow TIC 4.0 members.

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TIC4.0 – Interview series: Lamia Kerdjoudj, Secretary General FEPORT

In our TIC4.0 Interview Series, Lamia Kerdjoudj of FEPORT discusses container terminal standardization. Delve into unresolved challenges, the significance of standards in our tech era, and why FEPORT joined TIC 4.0. Hear about her collaborative experiences and key moments within the initiative.

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TIC 4.0 Member Interview – Boris Wenzel Member and President of TIC on: Why to join TIC4.0

In our TIC 4.0 interview, Boris Wenzel discusses container terminal standardization. Delve into its current status, importance in the 4th Industrial Revolution, and Wenzel's TIC 4.0 journey. Discover his membership motivation and standout experiences. An insightful perspective from an industry leader.

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