TOC Innovation Forum

• Training on Greenfields
• Standardised training programme for container handling equipment
• Simulator based training for Ship to Shore, Mobile and Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes
• Audits and maintaining the quality of training
• Port crane training and simulation

Speaker(s)

Johan van Berkel, Chief Instructor, Terminals & Logistics, Maersk Training
 

MAERSK    

11:45-12:30

COMMAND & CONTROL – DASHBOARD METRICS, BI & ANALYTICS

Ports and terminals around the world face the challenges of reducing equipment and labour costs, managing growth without large capital investments in land and berth space, and developing and proving new technology. Business Intelligence (BI) reporting analytics, combined with KPIs & Dashboards, can help marine terminals to achieve continuous improvement, get quality and timely reports, and make strategic decisions faster.
 

• Comprehensive terminal solutions for real-time planning, management and control of operations
• Achieving immediate visibility to critical data to better strategic decisions
• Utilizing resources more efficiently
• Consolidation of reports and greater accuracy of data
   

Speaker(s)

Sarah Haidar, Technical Analyst, International Port Management (IPM)

Guenter Schmidmeir, Vice President Sales EMEA, Navis

• Use of IT in terminal operations
• Benefits of using Virtual Terminals in the Planning as well as Operational Phase 
• Evaluation of Layout Alternatives on the Terminal
• Smooth Terminal Start Up due to New Ways in Testing and Preparation
• Optimize the TOS Customization using Virtual Terminal
• Terminal's Control Staff become "Grandmaster in Terminal Operation" by using New Modes of Training

Speaker(s)

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schuett, Managing Director, ISL Applications GmbH
Justin Lee, Portek IT & Automation Pte Ltd

14:30-15:30

ASSET PROCUREMENT, MAINTENANCE & LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT 
 

Up-to-date discussion and best practice advice to help terminal operators get the most from their equipment assets. Topics covered include equipment selection, maintenance planning, safety, and how to achieve the best lifetime ROI.
Key Issues:

• Boosting MMBF & Spreader Fleet Productivity: How Terminals Are Using KPI’s and New Productivity Apps To Achieve “Green Zone” Performance
• Procurement of new cranes and inspections
• Crane inspections and total cost of ownership
• Improving maintenance and operations production

Speaker(s)

Lars Meurling, Vice-President, Marketing and Product Business Development, Bromma
Angelo de Jong, Technical Project Manager, Abu Dhabi Terminals 

ABU DHABI      BROMMA
 

• Sustainability - what can the Ports & Terminals sector learn from other industries
• Carbon credits and environmental financing
• How DP World is evolving its approach to energy and environmental conservancy

Speaker(s)

Shahrin Osman, Head of Management Advisory Middle East Segment Leader, Ports & Terminals, DNV Advisory Services
Ivano Iannelli, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence
Rod McCulloch, Regional Manager Safety and Environment, DP World , UAE Region

DNV     DP WORLD

11:15-12:00

LIVE EXHIBITOR INTERVIEWS WITH PORT TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL         

This session will feature live ‘bar stool’ style interviews with TOC Middle East exhibitors. Attendees will have the chance to hear from and quiz the leading suppliers in terminal technology – with insights into the cutting edge of port technology and what we can expect the ports of the future to look like. 

Moderator: Holly Birkett, Managing Editor, Port Technology International

Ismo Matinlauri, Senior Vice President, Port Cranes, Cargotec

12:00-13:30

PORT AND TERMINAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Key Issues:

• Immediate Terminal Management Support 
• Control and monitor terminal operations from remote locations
• Performance Improvement Programs
• Operations Strategy Optimization by Emulation
• Change Management and Phased implementation of changes
• Training of White Collar labour and middle management
• Management by KPIs and Bench marking
• Performance Improvement using Marine Telematics Solutions

Speaker(s)

Dr Yvo Saanen, Managing Director & Chief Technical Officer, TBA
Kent Busk, Partner, Seaport Innovations
Edwin Dekker, Partner, Seaport Innovations
Chuck Schneider, Vice President Business Development, Navis

OCR SYSTEMS & GATE AUTOMATION

Automated gate systems that use OCR technology are increasingly allowing terminals to fully automate the processing of entry and exit traffic. Benefits include increased capacity and a more accurate service. This session will explore the latest trends in OCR technology and innovative gate automation solutions. 

Moderator: Paul Avery, Associate Editor, World Cargo News

Anton Bernhaerd, Business Development Manager, CAMCO Technologies
Matt Ramsey, Director of Business Development, APS Technologies

• IT Specification and Procurement
• Strategic Analysis
• Support during implementation
• Combining Training with testing
• Traditional Testing vs. Emulation

Speaker(s)

Dr Yvo Saanen, Managing Director & Chief Technical Officer, TBA
Kent Busk, Partner, Seaport Innovations
Edwin Dekker, Partner, Seaport Innovations