Automation and Optimization Technical Papers
In a world increasingly shaped by infrastructure initiatives – spearheaded by, but not limited to, the China-sponsored Belt and Road Initiative–…

Nicola P. Contessi, PH.D., Astana, Kazakhstan
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The association between ports and manufacturing has constantly evolved through technological and economic changes. Prior to containerization, there were strong linkages…

Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies &…
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Over the years, the cargo handling industry has made tremendous strides in developing the eco-efficiency of cargo and material handling through…

Peter Söderberg, Vice President, Offering Development, Kalmar, Sweden
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“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face.” This quote is attribute to former world heavyweight champion Mike…

Patrick Brehmer, Team Lead of Applied Innovation, Navis,…
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Drones are transforming the way organisations operate across the world. While most are prevalent in the military and defence industry, seaports…

Chris Mason, Business Development, EMEA, Rajant, London, UK
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Smart ports is a topical theme in the maritime industry as ports, terminals, shipping and the logistics chain seek to understand…

Nicola Clay, Smart Ports & Business Development Director,…
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Representing some 170 ports in over ninety countries, member ports of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) handle about…

Dr. Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director, IAPH
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There is much talk about the potential benefits of blockchain technology for the supply chain industry and many efforts are underway…

Nadia Hewett, World Economic Forum
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Shipping line consolidation, rationalization and new alliances have introduced new levels of complexity to the global supply chain, and this paper…

Dr Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director/ COO, Port…
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Long-standing trade routes are shifting and geopolitical events are driving economic uncertainty on a global scale.

Nichola Silveira, Supply Chain Director, DP World
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Algeciras Port is evolving from an infrastructure owner and port service regulator role to a business facilitator and port ecosystem orchestrator,…

Francisco de los Santos and Jesús Medina, Algeciras…
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