-
- Global
- Algeria, Djazair
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Cyprus
- Dominicana
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- EU Intermodal
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Malaysia
- Mozambique
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Somaliland
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Thailand
- Turkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- USA
- Vietnam
-
Menu
-
SOLUTIONS
Related content
Data Fills The Gaps In Modern Supply Chains
Global supply chains are no strangers to disruption, whether caused by trade disputes, geopolitics or the unpredictable forces of climate change. Amidst these challenges, an often-overlooked vulnerability lies in supply chain data gaps.
Read moreRail Networks Transform Supply Chains
Rail freight has the potential to revolutionise supply chains in both developed and developing nations, providing a key role in promoting sustainability and economic growth.
Read more -
INDUSTRIES
Related content
Making Healthcare Equity Reality
Healthy societies transform economies, yet the pandemics of the past few years have demonstrated that healthcare logistics is a complex beast and unique to that of any other sector.
Read moreThe Future Of EVs Is In Our Supply Chains
Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be the most popular replacement for fossil fuel cars. So much so that by 2030 electric vehicles will represent over 60% of vehicles sold globally.
Read more -
INSIGHTS
Related content
Our Stories
We connect people, markets and nations to change what's possible for everyone.
Read More -
SUSTAINABILITY
Related content
Changing the perception of water
Water is crucial for life on Earth and vital for our well-being. Businesses, including ours, can play a significant role in changing how water is used.
Read moreClimate proofing the supply chain
We examine three climate scenarios, assessing the potential impact of weather hazards across 50 ports and terminals in our global portfolio.
Read more
- SOLUTIONS nav
- INDUSTRIES nav
- INSIGHTS nav
- SUSTAINABILITY nav
Ports are already innovative, we just need to harness this to create real impact
![Tiemen Meester - Group Chief Operating Officer, Ports & Terminals](/-/media/Project/DPWG/DPWG-Tenant/Corporate/Global/Images/Leadership/13-Tiemen-Meester.png?rev=b5c0df50361940ee8e83fed55a8a2d68&cx=0.52&cy=0.39&cw=60&ch=60&hash=4F3AF81537829B2DF0C1D7F0E0623D95)
We are constantly optimising our ports & terminals to make operational improvements, increase efficiency and bring down carbon emissions. But to me, innovation is about making seismic change. And not just for us but for our whole industry.
There are two tracks in which we do this in DP World’s ports and terminals – the first is the digital pathway. It’s important to stay at the forefront of the industry and it’s a source of pride for me that, for the most part, we control all our software. This means we can keep it highly tuned to our business needs and the unique needs of our customers. We have invested in the resources and we’re seeing impressive gains from the DP World designed digital products we’ve employed. This software is helping our core machine – the berth, yard and gate operations – to become best in class, deeply in tune, and integrated with our equipment technology. Technical competence must be underpinned with state-of-the-art software and DP World is well on the way down this path.
Our own flagship terminal operating system hosted on the cloud, CARGOES TOS+, is easily integrated into real-time operations and terminal automation. Through complementary technologies within the CARGOES ecosystem, such as Machine Learning, AI tools, Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twin platforms, we are able to provide greater automation efficiency, better visibility, and interoperability that gives our customers real time information about their cargo.
At ATI Batangas, for example, we implemented CARGOES solutions, connecting TOS, automated gate systems, customs functions, employee rostering and more – centralising every element of the terminal’s operations. Within 23 days of adopting this new TOS system, ATI Batangas was seeing an average increase of 3.1 movements per hour among its quay cranes.
And while we use this digital technology to enhance our own operations, we’re also on a journey to external expansion, with several industry players interested in adopting our software.
The second area that we see real potential for innovation and impact is in our processes and equipment. This may sound obvious but it’s not necessarily about making sure you have brand new equipment in each port and terminal. These cranes have a 25-year life span so we want to make our steel assets are embedded with the latest technical developments throughout their usage. This can look different depending on the piece of equipment.
For instance, our Global Operations and Engineering team are developing an STS crane remote conversion kit. This would elevate the capability of the crane, keep our people at a safe distance from the heavy machinery and add a layer of digital visibility to the operations that weren’t possible before. A similar idea is being considered for our RTG fleet, this time retrofitting with hybrid or fully electric engines. With this process in place across our whole portfolio, we can see our global infrastructure completely reimagined within the 25-year life span of one crane.
And we can take this thinking one step further – by looking at not just an evolution of the equipment but a revolution. The team is currently working on a completely new STS crane. The operational features have never been deployed before but we estimate that they have the potential to double crane productivity. We aim to make a conversion toolkit which allows us replace the heart of the crane at a tenth of the cost of replacing the whole thing. This sort of innovation would dramatically transform the efficiency and speed of port operations with an impact on our customers that can’t be overstated.
We’ve already shown this kind of revolutionary thinking with BOXBAY – our unique high bay container system designed with the SMS Group. BOXBAY has so many benefits to the port such as increased efficiency, lower carbon emissions, reduced footprint and safer operations. It is capable of cutting down time and resources, using an automated container handling system that can stack 11 storeys high and creating 200% more capacity than a conventional container terminal. Our terminal in Pusan, South Korea, is expected to eliminate 350,000 unproductive moves per year and improve overall truck servicing time by 20% when BOXBAY is operational.
I think you’ll see over time different types of BOXBAY come into existence. It will morph into the needs of the industry and specific terminals – in essence, it will evolve. We already have requests to this effect. By diversifying the product to accommodate more cargo types, different lines of business, and different customer requirements, we can continue to transform the way we trade.
This is not something that we see impacting just our ports and terminals. These are technologies that are to be used by the whole industry. And when we look at innovation, we’re looking at the customer not the competition. These seismic changes across the industry drive real operational change for our customers’ supply chains. That’s the ultimate value proposition of innovation.
We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More