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April 24, 2025
Whether you’ve been in rail operations for five or 25 years, you know this to be true: a terminal is defined by its efficiency. Another reality rail operators are all too familiar with? Outdated processes—combined with the inherent risk of manual error—create big problems within a rail terminal.
Scott Duncan, Senior Professional Services Analyst, Tideworks Technology
Scott Duncan, Senior Professional Services Analyst, Tideworks Technology
Edition: Modal Shift
April 4, 2025
Automation is a game-changer, driving efficiency, slashing costs, and redefining possibilities. While greenfield terminals can rise from the ground up with cutting-edge tech baked in, brownfield terminals—with weathered workhorses already in operation—face a steeper climb.
Smart Automation for Brownfield Terminals: A Feasible Reality?
Felix Paul Czerny, Co-Founder and CEO, CONROO, and Gabriela Ruano, Sr. Customer Innovation Advisor, CONROO
Edition: CTAC Europe 2025
April 4, 2025
Control rooms in container terminals have traditionally served as the nerve centre for planning, execution, and logistics coordination. As automation transforms terminal operations, the role of control room staff is also evolving.
The Future of Control Rooms: Digital Twin and AI
Dr. Oscar Pernia, Co-Founder and Head of Technology and Innovation, Nextport, Francisco Blanquer, R&D Senior Manager, CMA CGM, Nasser Ben Othman, Digitalization and Decarbonisation Manager, CMA CGM, Hein Chetcuti, Chief Transformation Officer, Malta Freeport, and John Alvarez, Research and Development Director, Fenix Marine Services
Edition: CTAC Europe 2025
February 24, 2025
Trade and shipping form the backbone of world economy, with approximately over 80 per cent of international trade transported by sea. This unparalleled reliance on maritime logistics underscores the critical role ports play in facilitating commerce, connecting markets, and supporting economic growth.
Shailendra Shukla, Executive Director, Xanatos Marine Ltd.
Shailendra Shukla, Executive Director, Xanatos Marine Ltd.
Edition: Port Technology Summit North America
November 21, 2024
The global logistics industry is at a pivotal moment. Increasing supply chain complexity and a driver shortage of 2 million by 2026 require streamlined handling processes and optimised utilisation. With increasing pressure to optimise operations and enhance efficiency, innovative solutions that leverage digitalisation are crucial.
Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder, passify
Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder, passify
Edition: Next-Generation Ports
September 27, 2024
In 2024, Awake.AI won the 2024 Moroccan Smart Port Challenge to develop digital solutions for port performance improvement in collaboration with the Moroccan National Ports Agency ANP. The focus of this proof of concept development project was to enable the adoption of just-in-time (JIT) scheduling and related performance optimisations in Moroccan ports.
Dr. Petra Virjonen, Data Scientist, Awake.AI, and Dr. Jussi Poikonen, VP of AI & Analytics, Awake.AI
Dr. Petra Virjonen, Data Scientist, Awake.AI, and Dr. Jussi Poikonen, VP of AI & Analytics, Awake.AI
Edition: Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2024
September 27, 2024
In the evolution towards Port 4.0, private 5G networks emerge as a cornerstone of modern industrial connectivity solutions. Tailored specifically for industrial environments, these networks offer unparalleled advantages over traditional wired or Wi-Fi setups. They are meticulously optimised for IoT applications, boasting low energy consumption, fortified data security, and robust support for high connection densities.
Mehdi Quraishi, Director, Verizon Business
Mehdi Quraishi, Director, Verizon Business
Edition: Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2024
September 27, 2024
One of the great challenges of maritime transport is to guarantee safety both during crossings and inside the port facilities. As a nexus between the maritime and terrestrial worlds, ports and terminal operators face a complex challenge: ensuring that the entry and exit of people, vehicles, and goods are organised, efficient, and free of threats.
Adriaan Landman, COO and Co-founder, AllRead
Adriaan Landman, COO and Co-founder, AllRead
Edition: Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2024
July 16, 2024
Embracing Nuclear Propulsion for a Decarbonised Maritime Future
Margherita Bruno, Editor, Port Technology International, interviewing Mikal Bøe, Chairman and CEO, CORE POWER
Edition: The Future of Shipping
May 17, 2024
In the vast expanse of maritime operations, where efficiency is king and sustainability reigns supreme, the convergence of cutting-edge technology and industry expertise is reshaping the seascape. Amidst the tumultuous tides of climate change, the maritime sector faces an urgent call to chart a course towards greener, more efficient practices.
Carlos Losada, Global Senior Product Manager, Spire
Carlos Losada, Global Senior Product Manager, Spire
Edition: GreenTech for Ports and Terminals 2024
April 17, 2024
Digital twins are one the fastest growing concepts in the container handling industry, especially with the growth of complementary technologies such as IoT and cloud. The virtual 3D replica of a terminal gives you complete visibility of the terminal environment, its equipment, container inventory and much more.
Harrison Nguyen, Account Executive, Realtime Business Solutions
Harrison Nguyen, Account Executive, Realtime Business Solutions
Edition: Container Terminal Automation Conference 2024
April 17, 2024
The latest research progress in robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps autonomous driving technology become more and more applicable in daily life and industry scenarios. The robotaxi and the autonomous trucking systems are built mainly based on vehicle onboard sensors and computing units. As the operation domain on public roads involves large-scale scenarios regarding locations and objects, an intelligent vehicle must be able to make its decision with its own perception and localisation inputs.
Dr. rer. nat. Chao Chen, Head of Research and Innovation Group, Westwell
Dr. rer. nat. Chao Chen, Head of Research and Innovation Group, Westwell
Edition: Container Terminal Automation Conference 2024

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