The world of work is changing. COVID-19, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), monopolies, war, the massive accumulation of capital and anti-union laws make the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) representing over 18 million transport workers in 150 countries indispensable in the struggle to protect and advance workers’ rights in the maritime industry.
Enrico Tortolano, Dockers Coordinator, ITF and Steve Biggs, Senior Assistant and Safety Expert, ITF
Historically, ports involved manual handling in general cargo terminals, posing physical challenges for workers. Today's ports feature diverse terminals, including containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, RoRo, etc. operated with modern equipment and digitised control systems.
Lamia Kerdjoudj, Managing Director – Secretary General, FEPORT
By understanding where critical health and safety risks are in the cargo sector, we can better manage them. ICHCA has been collating publicly available information from around the world on the most severe consequences of personal workplace accidents in cargo handling. If we can learn lessons once and make sure that they stay learned, then our people get to go home in the same condition that they started their shift.
In the dynamic realm of port development, the Port of Halifax emerges as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. Following the success of Port Technology International's Smart Digital Ports of the Future (SDP) Conference in North America last year, this Q&A with Mike Davie, Vice President of Operations & Technology at the Halifax Port Authority, unveils the port's transformative initiatives.
Margherita Bruno, Editor, Port Technology International, interviewing Mike Davie, VP Operations & Technology, Halifax Port Authority
How can the integration of digital technologies revolutionise operations and propel ports towards a more streamlined and resilient future? Exploring the transformative potential of digitalisation, PTI delved into the prospects of enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability at the Port of Tyne during the Maritime Innovation Week in November 2023, hosted at the 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub in the North East and at the BT Tower in central London.
Rakin Rahman, Staff Reporter, Port Technology International, in conversation with Ian Blake, Head of Innovation and Technology, Port of Tyne
In the wake of Port Technology International's Container Terminal Automation Conference (CTAC) North America 2023, this Q&A delves into the forefront of port development, specifically focusing on connectivity. Here, we illuminate the seamless integration of Nokia's digitalisation solutions into the evolution of conventional port operations.
Margherita Bruno, Editor, Port Technology International, interviewing Peter Miller, Technical Specialist Director, Private Wireless, Nokia
In this interview, we explore how the Port of Virginia is actively adopting technology to elevate efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
Margherita Bruno, Editor, Port Technology International, interviewing Rich Ceci, Senior Vice President Technology and Projects, Virginia International Terminals
Today, most container terminals worldwide still have a fully manual operation for the yard, quay and transport. However, labour shortages and environmental considerations have made automation increasingly attractive. Container terminals would also like to increase their capacity and efficiency on the existing footprint. This means operators are looking into automation to increase their throughput capacity and to be less affected by labour shortages.
Kaj de Groot, Director of Automation Projects, Portwise, and Pim van Leeuwen, Simulation Consultant, Portwise
The concept of redefining the roles of sellers and buyers, producers and consumers, is not new.
Marshall McLuhan famously stated that the “medium is the message”, referring to the television industry in the 1960s. His theories on electronic communication highlighted the shift in power between producers and consumers, suggesting that the television audience was the content consumed by advertisers.
Louis Beaubien, Vice President, BlueNode division, Everstream Analytics
Ports stand where different modes of transportation converge. These include maritime shipping, rail transport, road transport and sometimes even air transport.
More than ever, the pursuit of excellence and competitiveness requires port operators and other supply chain actors to achieve three key objectives: resiliency, fluidity, visibility.
Patrice Boies, Vice President, Strategic Growth and Partnerships, Nuvoola AI
5G New Radio (NR) technology is emerging as one of the cornerstones in the development of the smart ports of the future, with the ability to support everything from the remote operation of wirelessly connected cranes and automated guided vehicles to the wireless transmission of video streams recorded by multiple cameras.
This article presents the findings of Ericsson researchers who have created a Digital Twin powered by cutting-edge GPU computing to accurately dimension and realistically model the performance of a private 5G network in a smart-port environment.
Dr. Gunther Auer, Researcher, Concepts, Ericsson, Dr. Rong Du, Concepts Researcher, Concepts, Ericsson, and Dr. Ahsan Mahmood, Researcher, Concepts, Ericsson
Edition: SDP North America 2023
Cookie Policy. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.