Technical Papers - Global Issues
The Next Generation: The Vision of PSA
In this paper, terminal operating giant PSA explain their future vision and how they intend to train staff to be prepared for a digital future of trade
Virtual Queuing: A Game-Changer for DP World Antwerp
This paper follows Alex Bäcker's highly well-received session at the PTI CTAC Conference 2018 in which he partnered with Marc Laureys of DP World Antwerp and articulated how they slashed truck queuing times at the terminal
Integrating Smart Ports and Supply Chains: Through the Prism of Singapore
Singapore is one of, if not the, most advanced port in the world, and this paper outlines how the modern supply chain should interact with the contemporary smart port
The IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy: An Update
Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping provides an update and overview of the IMO's recent greenhouse gas emission strategy that was brought in April, 2018
Port Automation: A Paradox for the Shipping Industry
In this paper, Professor Rodrigue offers us an insight into the present state of automation, the automation 'ceiling' and its consequences
Digital Disruption in Australia and the Global and Logistic Industry
Michael Bourari, CEO of 1-Stop Connections, discusses digital disruption throughout the global logistics industry. Bourari highlights the three key factors that decision making when importing and exporting goods relies on; Business Process Automation, Operational Engagement, and Port Community Insights.
Ports for Tomorrow: Smart Links in Supply Chains
This paper forms the latest iteration of Wolfgang Lehmacher's work for Port Technology. While his last two papers focussed predominantly on blockchain and its potential impact on the global supply chain, this latest paper offers a much more holistic view of how our industry is developing
Autonomous Vehicles in Intermodal Transportation
The idea of more precision and automation in freight movement is attractive to the industry, and in some regards, will reshape the structure of some logistics systems
Mapping the Globe: The Patterns of Mega-Ships
This paper aims to provide a concrete description and explanation of the observed pattern in mega ship trends for 2016-2018
Q&A: Dr Jose Holguin-Veras
A Q&A exploring the imminent reality of autonomous trucks taking to the roads with Dr Jose Holguin-Veras
Chinese Seaport Governance: Reform and the Influence of Broader Policies
The past 65 years have brought significant changes to China’s economic and political landscape and the Chinese society at large, influencing the degree to which China’s ports are centrally governed. This paper explains the early stages of port organization which saw port governance centralized, and which has since been succeeded by a stage in which broader economic policies have increasing impact.
Freight Rates: Where is the Container Industry Headed?
Containerships continue to grow in size, as evidenced by MOL’s recent order for 22,000 TEU megaships, carriers, shippers, ports, and governments are beginning to ramp-up orders to deal with the financial, logistical and legal ramifications of such ships. Much as carriers and shippers need to work as partners in moving cargo so each side earns a profit and reliability of vessel schedules remains a joint priority, ports and port operators also need to be brought into the same equation. The larger vessels employed today bring an incredibly complex choreography with them into each port; just last week in the Port of Los Angeles, the Maersk Evora loaded and unloaded a record total of 24,846 TEUs between October 17-22, 2017 which Maersk is claiming is a new world record for a single port call. It’s more than just loading and unloading boxes: One needs to visualize the planning needed to coordinate the rail, trucking, chassis availabiliti es and customs documentation.
Q&A with Benjamin Lai of DaChan Bay Terminals
DaChan Bay Terminals (DCB) is part of the Port of Shenzhen, the third-busiest container port in the world. To handle ship traffic DCB deploys a full fleet of electricity-powered rubber tyred gantry cranes (e-RTGs) and dual hoist tandem-lift QCs, which are able to simultaneously handle two 40-foot containers. DCB is the world's first container terminal to deploy a full fleet of e-RTGs, using electricity instead of diesel. E-RTGs emit no CO2 emissions during their operations in terminals and their indirect CO2 emissions are 60% lower than those of diesel-powered RTGs. All quay cranes are also electricity-powered. These cranes are able to simultaneously handle two 40-foot containers or four 20-foot containers with lower energy consumption and higher productivity.
Shanghai Port: Yangtze Growth Strategy
The Port of Shanghai is located in one of China's most economically developed cities, situated at the middle of the 18,000 kilometre-long Chinese coastline, where the Yangtze River flows into the sea. As the direct hinterland of the Port of Shanghai, the Yangtze Economic Zone contributes more than 40% of the GDP of China, as well as 25% of the nation’s total import and export cargos.
Automated Intelligence
Why is realizing the full potential of automated terminals for operational performance taking so long? And, for those who succeed in automation, why is it so complex and difficult?
