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Technological Advancements in Container Terminal Management

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Presentation Overview
Introduction Evolving business requirements Evolving and new technologies for container terminals Focus on gate handling, position detection, communication and MIS Process optimization Conclusion

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Container Terminals: a fixed asset business

Quay Cranes Yard Container handling equipment People Buildings, infrastructure

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Efficient management of resources improves revenue and EBIT Land Constraints Limitations
Yard
Container Handling Equipment

Available? Unlimited number?

Terminal Revenue and EBIT

Skilled Trained Unlimited number?

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People

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Present status QC
PM

RTG/RMG

SC

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Cosmos Proven Solutions

Cosmos Solutions: Cosmos Solutions: Best practices worldwide Best practices worldwide incorporated in 1 solution incorporated in 1 solution

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Evolving and new technologies for container terminals

Not advisable

Business Processes

Align technology with business

Technology

Preferred

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Evolving Business requirements

Security: access control, ISPS,

Safety: port workers, external parties

Management Information Systems: dashboards, KPIs

Automation: gates, administration, communication

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Automated Machines

Comm. Devices OCR

CTR Terminal Mgt. Info

Simulation Tools

Comm. Channels RFID

Access Control

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Automate gate processes: images, RFID and OCR

Security

Check drivers ID and verify ID: chip card, Biometry Pictures of vehicles, drivers No need for gate checkers Total logistic chain, track and trace Trucks and containers registered automatically: OCR and RFID

Safety

Automation

MIS

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Communication devices
Security

Eliminate need for voice communication Send system generated instructions to drivers. Receive real-time input from tally men, reefer mechanics

Automation

Safety MIS

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Verify positions of equipment and units: PDS, Eliminate phenomenon of lost boxes
Safety

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Eliminate need for yard inventories = no need for pedestrians checking boxes. Increased driver comfort: button less operations, guidance Better planning of equipment, because of real-time position detection. Make positions available more quickly Verify actions performed by human drivers

Automation

Security MIS

Satellite

Satellite

Satellite

Correction Signal

Roving Receiver

Ground Station

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Management tools: monitor, report

MIS

During Operations: Control and intervene

Need for real-time information Dashboard Management by exception

After Operations
Reports: printed, electronic format

Security Safety Automation

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Process overview and sub process optimization QC SC RTG/RMG

PM

PDS

Comm. Devices

OCR

Access Control RFID

Mgt. Info

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Sub process optimization vs. overall optimization

Sub process optimization may lead to bottlenecks. Sub processes need to be tuned to each other and need to be synchronized. All sub processes need to be taken into account.

TOS takes into account all sub processes and interactions

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Evolution TOS

Focus on: Terminal revenue. Coding business processes into efficient applications. Cosmos as system integrator? Yes, by integrating proven solutions, provided by certified technology partners, into the proven TOS, Cosmos provides added value to its customers.

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Some of Cosmos Technology Partners

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Conclusion
Sub processes can be optimized, using advanced technology, but do not necessarily lead to total and overall optimization The total picture, taking into account all interactions, is required The real-time aspect should never be forgotten Small terminals or big terminals, manned or unmanned face the same challenges

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Nico Berx, (nico.berx@cosmosworldwide.com)

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