Technical Papers - Global Issues

Navis' Frederik Stork looks at how AI and Machine Learning are changing ports and terminals and the wider supply chain.

  Automation and Optimisation, Container Handling, Supply Chain

In his paper, Jung Kwang Yong focuses on how technology will foster a more cooperative community across the supply chain

  Automation and Optimisation, Finance, Global Terminal Operators, Security, Surveillance and Detection, Supply Chain, Terminal Logistics

Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering at MIT, looks at the hurdles that must be overcome for more effective collaboration in the maritime sector

  Automation and Optimisation, Container Handling, Finance, Global Terminal Operators, Supply Chain, Terminal Logistics

Since the EU referendum, there has been a growing interest in the reintroduction of free zones in the United Kingdom. Those advocating free zones believe that they will help to boost British trade after Brexit and promote economic growth.

  Finance, Port & Maritime Training, Port Focus, Supply Chain

Operators of vessel traffic service (VTS) systems are increasingly finding they have the ability to predict challenging traffic situations. This is made possible when ships share their voyage plans with a VTS centre via common digital infrastructure that has been specially designed for maritime actors.

  Automation and Optimisation, Finance, Global Terminal Operators, Port Focus, Supply Chain

The growing increase of fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions around the world are causing concern among people and governments.

  Automation and Optimisation, Finance, Port Focus, Supply Chain, The Last Word, Waterfront and Marina

Private cellular wireless services are the key to unlocking the digital transformation of terminal operations. Today, the full-scale automation of berth and yard operations, including the deployment of automated stacking cranes (ASC) and automated horizontal transport, such as straddle carriers, as well as the use of drones, is being held back by the inadequacies of existing wireless systems.

  Automation and Optimisation, Container Weighing, Port & Maritime Training, Port Focus, Supply Chain

In this paper, Senior Researcher Bryan Comer assesses the moves being made by the shipping industry to become more sustainable

  Dangerous and Hazardous Materials, Environment, Health & Safety, Supply Chain

In an exclusive Q&A with PTI, Matthias Korthals, Senior Director Global Procurement, Hapag-Lloyd speaks about the major challenges the shipping industry is facing in 2019

  Finance, Mega Ship Ready, Supply Chain

Port Technology's Editor Richard Joy reviews the second half of INFORM's groundbreaking sci-fi novella

  Automation and Optimisation, Finance, Port Focus, Security, Surveillance and Detection, Supply Chain

This paper sees Wolfgang Lehmacher evaluate new digital innovations

  Automation and Optimisation, Finance, Supply Chain, Terminal Logistics

Port Technology is pleased to release an exclusive technical paper from the brains behind the new 'high bay' terminal planned by DP World and SMS Group

  Automation and Optimisation, Container Handling, Environment, Health & Safety, Global Terminal Operators, Mega Ship Ready, Mooring & Berthing, Port Focus, Port Planning, Design & Construction, Supply Chain, Terminal Logistics, Warehousing and Logistics

This paper sees a telecoms giant outline how it sees ports developing and evolving with 5G - a must read for forward thinking port/terminal executives

  Automation and Optimisation, Port Focus, Supply Chain

Loginno has made the headlines recently after striking a partner deal with Navis as the Israeli start-up strives to become the 'Google of shipping'

  Supply Chain

This paper analyses how machine learning can develop within the port terminal sphere with specific regard to yard optimization

  Automation and Optimisation, Terminal Logistics