In this paper Kalmar explores how increased automation changes planning for port operations.
Excerpt: The port and terminal industry is evolving continuously, with improvements, innovations and disruptions following one another in accelerating cycles. “Today’s terminals need to deal with a complex interplay of global trends,” says Tomi Tuulkari, Director, Product Management, Kalmar.
“Most notably, we are seeing a consistent shift towards integrated, transparent supply chain management, as the major shipping lines no longer operate only at sea but also want to provide this kind of end-to-end logistics service to their customers.”
