Technical Papers - Terminal Logistics
A Collaborative Platform for Container Shipping
In his paper, Jung Kwang Yong focuses on how technology will foster a more cooperative community across the supply chain
Maritime Supply Chain Challenges
Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering at MIT, looks at the hurdles that must be overcome for more effective collaboration in the maritime sector
Short-Sea Shipping Vessels: The Next Frontier for Hybrid Propulsion Retrofits
There is growing excitement within the maritime sector regarding the benefits from operating with modern hybrid systems, combining both conventional ship engines and energy storage systems.
Cyber Risk in the Marine Industry
Cyber-attacks and data theft are the threats considered most likely to occur in the marine industry within the next 10 years
Automation & Humans Working Together
David Moosbrugger looks at the challenges and benefits of implementing automated technologies within a terminal environment
Automated Terminals and Self-Driving Cars
In this paper, Jari Hamalainen and Pekka Yli-Paunu highlight an exciting technology that is changing the face of automated terminals
Case Study: Optimizing Trapac
In this paper, Sylvia Wong and Evan Crawford take a closer look at how automation was implemented at the highly automated facility in Los Angeles
Ports-as-an-App (PaaA) Innovating Digital Architectures on Smartphone Platforms
This paper sees Wolfgang Lehmacher evaluate new digital innovations
BOXBAY: The Future is Vertical
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
Machine Learning in Terminal Operations
This paper analyses how machine learning can develop within the port terminal sphere with specific regard to yard optimization
Egypt Through the Prism of Port-Centric Logistics
This paper reviews the capacity of Egypt to develop of port-centric logistics strategy
Gulftainer’s Wilmington Strategy: Port-Centric Logistics & Collaboration
After Gulftainer's famous takeover of the Port of Wilmington, this paper looks into how the UAE-based operator plans to make a success of its US port via a port-centric logistics based strategy
Logistical Ports: Critical Connection Points in the Supply Chain
Dr Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach makes the case for ports becoming logistics clusters, rendering the key nodes in the supply chain
Containerized Logistics: From Dissociation to Reinsertion
In this paper, Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies & Geography, Hofstra University outlines how port-centric logistics has gained a new life in the era of Logistics 4.0.
Designing Future-Proof Container Terminals
This paper examines best practices and recommended approaches to structuring the design process of container terminals
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