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Innovate Smart, Not Hard: Rethinking Strategies for Terminal Automation and Digitalization

Wednesday, February 19th 2025 - 2:00 PM (GMT)
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How to balance initial costs and expected ROI, select the most impactful solutions for your terminal first, and ensure that the innovative solutions are future-proof? In the fast-evolving world of port logistics, automation, and digital transformation are no longer futuristic ambitions: they are essential for operational efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. This webinar brings together industry experts with a strong background in automation and digitalization to discuss actionable strategies shaping container terminal operations' future.

The base of the discussion will be the recent comprehensive Report on Automation and Digital Innovation in Port Logistics with a focus on container terminals. The report highlights a steady shift toward phased automation and moderate digital adoption, with larger terminals leading due to scale demands. While real-time data tools and modular solutions are gaining traction, financial constraints, and workforce adaptation challenges hinder rapid advancements. Stakeholders prioritize scalable, adaptable technologies that integrate into existing workflows, balancing innovation with operational needs. Key motivators include cost reduction, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making, as the industry embraces strategic, incremental progress.

The webinar speakers will talk about their first-hand experiences in implementing innovative solutions to optimize and maximize the efficiency of container handling operations.

Join us to explore:

  • Key trends driving automation and digitalization in global ports.
  • Real-world case studies of successful implementation at various terminal scales.
  • Insights into overcoming barriers such as integration challenges, workforce adaptation, and investment concerns.
  • A roadmap for phased adoption that balances immediate operational needs with long-term goals.
  • Recommendations on balancing the investment costs, stakeholder expectations, and ROI.

Join our expert panel, featuring industry experts Peter Szelei, Senior Business Development Director at FERNRIDE, Jan Cantow, Co-Founder at heyport, Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder at passify and Danai Antonopoulou, Senior Consultant at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting.

SPEAKERS:

Peter Szelei, Senior Director Business Development, FERNRIDE

Peter Szelei is a seasoned business development leader in smart mobility, autonomous driving technology and the automotive industry. In the past 12 years, he spearheaded initiatives at the intersection of technology and transportation, leveraging his expertise to forge strategic partnerships and drive expansion in the evolving landscape of mobility solutions. He specializes in helping start-ups and more mature technology companies enter new markets or commercializing cutting edge technologies.

At FERNRIDE, as Senior Director of Business Development, Peter and his team are responsible for driving commercial growth by forging strategic partnerships and by onboarding key customers that generate long-term growth.

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solution for yard and port logistics, specifically horizontal container transportation in mixed traffic. It increases productivity, promotes sustainability, and improves worker safety. The company employs a human-assisted autonomy approach, which allows for remote exception handling, when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses major industry challenges, solving them today.

Jan Cantow, Co-Founder, HEYPORT

Jan is a co-founder of heyport anda dedicated expert in port logistics with extensive experience in the maritime industry.

He has held various positions in container trucking and intermodal transport before serving as a vessel coordinator in the Port of Hamburg for over seven years. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of port processes and key industry stakeholders. As the co-founder of heyport, Jan is committed to enhancing the coordination of port calls and is passionate about providing innovative solutions that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the industry.

heyport is an innovative startup from the Port of Hamburg, transforming the maritime industry with a state-of-the-art digital planning platform. The mission is to promote smart and sustainable port operations through real-time collaboration and communication. As a scalable solution for ports worldwide, heyport supports terminals, vessel operators, and port communities by providing reliable planning information and streamlining everyone's alignment.

Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder, PASSIFY

Marcel Lindemann is a co-founder of passify and a logistics enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the industry.

He has held various positions, including roles in trucking Operations and Terminal Software Implementations, which have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of terminal processes and stakeholder interactions. As the co-founder of Passify, Marcel is dedicated to enhancing terminal accessibility and efficiency through innovative solutions that streamline operations and improve resource planning.

passify is a Hamburg-based logistics start-up which digitizes and automates truck handling through a self-service app that enables drivers to book slots, check-in digitally and identify themselves securely via two-factor authentication. Designed to enhance both security and efficiency, passify is already deployed at three major container terminals operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) in Hamburg.

Danai Antonopoulou, Senior Consultant, HPC HAMBURG PORT CONSULTING

Danai Antonopoulou, Project Manager at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, is a specialized consultant in IT and automation. With a background in civil engineering and hands-on experience in container terminal operations, Danai brings a versatile skill set covering terminal operations, IT implementation, business process management and optimization, as well as the integration of advanced automation technologies in container terminal environments.

Danai has a proven track record of contributing to a wide range of greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide. Her experience spans various types of marine terminals with different levels of equipment automation. She offers expertise across the entire project lifecycle—from conceptualization and decision-making to procurement, tender assistance, full implementation, and final go-live.

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