International Conference & Exhibition
(4) 5 & 6 October 2010, Long Beach, USA

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2010 confirmed speakers include organisations such as:
NavCom Technology Inc, USA
TTS Port Equipment AB, Sweden
ABB Crane Systems AB, Sweden
Berger/ABAM Engineers Inc, USA
FenderTeam GmbH, Germany
AG Peltz Group, USA
CH2M Hill Inc, USA
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, Germany
Terracon Consultants Inc, USA
Fyfe Company LLC, USA
Acotec Inc, USA
Vahle Electrification Systems, USA
HDR Inc, USA
Quality Engineering Solutions Inc, USA
Parsons Brinckerhoff, USA
ProBorea Corporation, USA
ISL - Institute of Shipping Economics & Logistics, Germany
Liftech Consultants Inc, USA
Long Beach Port, USA
TMGE Automation Systems LLC, USA
QuayQuip, UK
Symeo, Germany


Sessions will include topics such as:

Benchmarking performance
The economic downturn has forced many terminal operators to look at the performance of their terminal operations. By benchmarking and assessing productivity and efficiency in container terminals you can not only reduce the overall costs of your operations, there is also the possibility to identify future bottlenecks that might cost your terminal dear.

Avoiding bottlenecks
Much thought has been given to the design and operations of a terminal in order to maximise [future] capacity and productivity. But to satisfy a demanding industry increased efficiency is vital to the smooth operations thus avoiding any bottlenecks. So how can terminal operators maximise efficiency without affecting daily operations?

Seismic design and safety
With many recent natural disasters, including the devastating earthquake in Haiti which greatly affected the container terminal at Port-au-Prince, highlighting the vital importance and need for thorough and detailed seismic design in marine structures this session will examine a number of case studies focusing on lessons learnt and mitigating risk.

Capacity and productivity
Increasing capacity at container terminals is often resolved by implementing new cargo handling technology or with the use of new [automated] container handling equipment but this requires huge investment. In this session we look at computer generated simulated forecasts & terminal lay-outs to avoid unnecessary [future] investments and costly mistakes.

Quay design and maintenance
Quay walls are one of the most essential components of port infrastructure and with growing volumes of cargo and increasing vessel size the demand on these structures is increasing. Efficient transfer at the quay wall interface is required for the commercial and operational success of any terminal or port. The cost of the quay wall is also a major component of the overall port construction and maintenance cost.

Terminal automation
In the last few years the introduction of new technology to enhance the automation of cargo handling has forced manufacturers to design more efficient and cost-effective equipment. This has paved the way for many terminal operators to consider automation for their operations. So what is the latest technology on offer? And what are the pros and cons?

Visions of the future
With the containerisation industry everexpanding, the need for increased capacity and efficiency is a pressing issue for many terminal operators. From developments and design, expansion to environment and technology to tenders, the session will examine the challenges and difficulties of future growth facing terminal operators around the globe.

Port & terminal planning
Facility upgrades, port expansion and the construction of new terminals are vital and necessary in order to accommodate the latest generation of container ships. Port owners and operators are challenged to meet this requirement head on, but what practicalities should be considered before implementation and are there lessons to be learned?

Previous speakers include:

Maritime Technical Director, Royal Haskoning
Director, LASSTEC (Lemantec International Sarl)
Sales Manager Yard Cranes, Kalmar Industries (Cargotec Finland Oy)
Managing Director, Germanischer Lloyd Certification GmbH
Research Associate, ISSUS / Maritime Logistics
Project Manager, TBA bv
Project Manager, Marine Construction and Technologies Ltd
Deputy Port Hydrographer, London Port Authority
CEO, Portek IT & Automation Pte Ltd
Director Port Systems, Hi-Tech Solutions Europe
Director, ARL Consulting BV
Head of Optimisation and Simulation, Institute of Shipping Economics & Logistics
Chief Technical Officer, TBA bv 
Vice President Operations, APS Technology Group
Director, SAM Electronics GmbH
Manager - Business Development, ABB Crane Systems AB
Professor, Nanyang Technological University
Transportation Expert, Alborz Academy Consulting Co & KSC Consulting Group
Business Development Manager, R&D, TTS Port Equipment

President Americas Region, Kalmar Industries (Cargotec Finland Oy)
Vice President, Halcrow Inc
Vice President, BEC Consulting
Vice President Operations, APS Technology Group
Manager North America, TBA BV

 
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