Technical Papers Terminal Logistics
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Flexible TOS software for any budget and a wide range of applications
For small and newly established terminals confronted with huge investments, finding a TOS geared to their requirements and, in particular, their budget is a struggle. Based in Rotterdam, Copas B.V. designs its software and TOS products with the needs of smaller terminals in mind. Esoware B.V. distributes Copas’ software for terminals from its office in Rotterdam, managed by Mr. Frans Jol, who has extensive experience in the terminal business. Copas is headed by former senior management of Europe’s biggest container terminal, with over 40 years experience in port and terminal operations, supported by 16 dedicated analysts and software developers.
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How to avoid checkmate
Like in a chess match, terminal operators have to react to the moves of shipping lines and terminal equipment suppliers again and again. On the one hand, the next generation of container vessels – carrying some 18,000 TEU – is expected to arrive soon. On the other hand, new technologies are available that increase productivity at some point on the terminal. Using twin and tandem lift STS cranes can double moves per hour at the vessel, but can also build up new bottlenecks in other areas of the terminal. Therefore, current Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) are becoming more and more complex, and have to calculate some moves beforehand to receive the best result.
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Making leaps and bounds: a specialized TOS for railroad intermodal operations
The millennial generation is rapidly integrating into the workforce, resulting in an influx of system users accustomed to the highly intuitive user interfaces of smart phones and graphical browsers. The bar has therefore been raised for users’ expectations of systems interface design, and if this bar is not met, the burden of training will be increased.
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Efficient cargo handling comes from efficient data handling
Since 1986, the worldwide volume of container freight has increased by eight to ten percent annually. The globalization of the world economy, together with manufacturers’ tendency to transfer their production facilities to the Asian and Pacific countries, have been the main factors for the growth of the sea freight industry for the last ten to 15 years.
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Improving security through focused collaboration
Henry Ford, a famous American and founder of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit Michigan, in 1903 said: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”.
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The upside of the downturn – post-recession positives for the container terminal industry
While the 1990s and 2000s were marked by a scramble for capacity and scale to keep up with the rapid growth that enabled global trade as we know it today, the next decade will be very different.
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Improving security through focused collaboration
Henry Ford, a famous American and founder of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit Michigan, in 1903 said: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”. This statement still rings true in the 21st century and certainly applies to the monumental task of securing our nation’s ports and its cargo against attacks and threats of any kind.
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Sugar and steel: new break bulk attachments from Stevenel Ltd
Stevenel offers professional cargo handling attachments for ports and industrial terminals to improve loading and unloading operations. The range includes attachments for use in handling pulp, sawn timber, paper reels, big bags, palletized cargo, steel products, mould and ingots.
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Investigating the science of the new push-pull principle
In the world of materials handling, the efficient loading of goods in the warehouse, or into containers for shipping, is viewed by many logistics experts as being the pinnacle of operational excellence within the modern supply chain.
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Esoware and Copas: a unique combination
It started in 2005. Esoware Srl, a software company in Salerno, Italy, asked Copas to assist them with the implementation of Esoware’s TOS at the terminal in Civitavecchia, Port of Rome. Copas purchased the software from Esoware Srl, whilst re-developing the system using modern tools, terminal ICT experience and a lot of creativity.
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