The PortZone live webinar series, produced by BEUMER Group, is a knowledge resource for port and terminal professionals interested in the latest trends and innovations in dry bulk handling. Designed to address the evolving challenges of port operations, the series explores how advanced technologies and solutions can improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
An Open Forum for Industry Experts
Port operations are increasingly driven by the need for faster, more reliable, and environmentally conscious solutions. The PortZone community focuses on these key areas in the form of webinar-like discussions with experts from the industry on navigating industry challenges. Serving as an open forum, PortZone facilitates inspiring topics, technological advancements, and knowledge exchange among industry experts. Featuring an external guest speaker from the industry in every episode, it invites you to engage and learn from some of the brightest minds in the ports and terminals industry.
Automation: Transforming Port Operations
Automation is a major theme in PortZone webinars, offering insights into technologies transforming port operations. Past episodes have explored digitalisation in shipping to improve operational processes, collision prevention systems for equipment like ship loaders, and smart mooring technology to enhance vessel stability. The series delves into leveraging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness to optimise terminal operations.
Participants learn about software solutions that optimise vessel arrival schedules, reducing wait times and increasing throughput with Just-in-Time arrivals, challenging the traditional "First Come, First Served" approach. Simulation tools for improving terminal performance and managing capacity are also highlighted, providing valuable knowledge for enhancing efficiency through automation.
Sustainability: Reducing Environmental Impact
Sustainability is another critical focus, recognising the pressure on ports to reduce environmental impact. PortZone addresses strategies for achieving net-zero fugitive dust emissions and solutions for maximising fertilizer storage capacity while minimising environmental footprint. Episodes cover the challenges and solutions for implementing shore power in dry bulk terminals and introduce tools like the Maritime Emissions Portal to reduce vessel emissions. The series is a knowledge sharing resource for best practices in dry bulk handling to enhance safety and efficiency. By engaging with these topics, industry professionals gain insights into reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and aligning with environmental standards—all while enhancing operational performance.
The PortZone live webinars emphasise education and knowledge sharing, providing actionable insights for professionals looking to enhance their port or terminal operations.
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