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Amsterdam, SAS Radisson,
15th & 16th April

2 day conference on the latest developments in communications
and information technology in ports and terminals

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DELEGATE LIST
Delegates already booked include Port of Amsterdam, Terminal Contenidors de Barcelona (EDP manager, operations manager), Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation of Dubai (director), Uniport Multipurpose Terminals, Port of Gavle (engineer), Generale de Manutention Portuaire (operations manager, technical manager, IT terminal systems manager), Port of Helsingborg (administrative manager), Inport Intelligent Port Systems (managing director), HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Lagerhaus, ABB Crane Systems, Duisberger Hafen (CEO, assistant to CEO), Port Infolink (marketing manager), Klaipeda State Seaport Authority (head of IT), Salerno Container Terminal (managing director), Esoware (marketing and sales manager), Siemens Nederland (product manager), Galozzi Group, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young, Universite d'Abijan-Cocody

HIGHLIGHTS

* Sustainable IT solutions for future growth of ports
* Role of ports as international logistics & information hubs
* Improving customer satisfaction through optimal use of IT
* Cost control of information technology expenditure
* Terminal community systems: deeper integration with the port community
* Web-hosted terminal management systems &
* Integrating vessel management systems with port systems
* Wireless data networks and the tablet PC concept
* The cost of security & the potential operational benefits
* Minimising disruption of security checks
* Integrating container scanning into the supply chain

Meet like minded experts in ports IT, from ports and technology suppliers, and discuss how technology is being put to best practise in ports around the world

SPEAKERS
Jan Egbertsen, deputy director marketing consultancy, Port of Amsterdam Authority
George Coleman, director worldwide marketing, Maher Terminal Logistics Systems
Rudy Martens, director, Cosmos
Frans Kok, international sales director, LXE International
Luuth van der Scheer, CEO, HITT Group
Dr Marco Folpmers, port security expert, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young
Stephen Bushey, CEO. Global Transportation Solutions (Eurogate/Maersk Data joint venture)
Ralf Lehnert, business development manager, Transas
Arne Gehlaar, Institute of Shipping, Economics and Logistics (ISL)
Colin Francis, consultant specialist, LINE
Rupert Deger, Regional Vice President-Europe, SAVI
Steve Guest, General Manager, Norcontrol IT
Paul de St Croix, Open Consultancy Network
Robert Inchausti, director of product development, Navis,
Jean-Francois Bedin, Europe business development manager, Lockheed Martin Maritime Safety, Security and Surveillance
Geert van de Enden, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (moderator)

TARGET DELEGATES

This event has been created for ports and terminals IT managers and ports and terminals technical managers, ports business development managers and port engineers, wishing to learn more about how to achieve more operational efficiency and additional value using information technology


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HOW TO REGISTER

Admission charges are : GBP 395 / EURO 595 / US$ 645 one day,
GBP 595 / EURO 895 / US$ 975 for two days

To register by e-mail, contact delegates manager Rebecca Clarkson
clarkson@thedigitalship.com

Click here to register online
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To register by fax
Download one page program and fax back booking form (20k)

To register by telephone, contact Nadia Soldo in London on (+44 207) 510 4938


INFORMATION ABOUT EXHIBITING

Some opportunities are still available, exhibition stands are GBP 1500 for two days, please get in touch with Rebecca Clarkson, clarkson@thedigitalship.com to discuss

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Day one morning : port community systems
Day one afternoon: port community systems and integration
Day one morning: Port commmunity systems and security
Day two afternoon: Vessel operations integration and security


HOW PORTS CAN LEVERAGE INORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO SHIPPERS AND SHIPPING LINES

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Day one agenda

Geert van de Enden, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (moderator)

8.30am Welcome & registration

DAY ONE

9.30 Keynote Speech: Developing sustainable IT solutions for future growth
Jan Egbertsen, deputy director marketing consultancy, Amsterdam Port Authority

Strategy of Amsterdam Port Authority:
Developing Amsterdam Port into an international logistical hub
Developing Amsterdam Port from a landlord port into a port development company
General trends in logistics and port development
Case study Portnet, a regional IT-system for the port community

SESSION: Container terminal software and systems

10.00 Next generation terminal community systems
Robert Inchausti, director of product development, NAVIS

Improving terminal efficiency and performance, improving competitive advantage and reducing operational costs through improved integration with port customers - Using web services for improved integration with port customers
CASE STUDY improving customer service through provision of real time data to port users over the web

10.30 Benefits of integrating port management systems with individual terminal systems
Rudy Martens, director, Cosmos

Case studies of ports which integrate port operations with terminal operations and what the benefits are
Aspects of port operations software which can integrate with terminal operations software

11.00 BREAK

11.30 Future perspectives for terminal operations
Steve Bushey, president and CEO, Global Transportation Solutions www.gts-llc.com

Introduction to Global Transportation Solutions, a new joint venture between Maersk Data and Eurogate
Software to manage marine harbour pilots
Improvements in port productivity
Management of intemodal transaction data
terminal productivity, intermodal collaboration and port visibility

12.00 Panel Discussion on container terminal software and systems
Jan Egbertsen, Robert Inchausti, Rudy Martens, Steve Bushey.
Moderator Geert van den Enden, Cap Gemini
What are the most interesting new developments in terminal IT and communications technology over the last five years?
How can information technology contribute the most to improve container terminal operational efficiency?
What are the most important issues ports and terminals should be aware of at this point?

12.40 pm Lunch

SESSION : TECHNOLOGIES IN CONTAINER TERMINALS

2.00 Case study: Integrating EDI and web functionality in port of Bremerhaven
Arne Gehlhaar, project manager, ISL, Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics

EDI with terminal copmanies, shipping companies, local port community system with links to port authority, customs, water police
Web based information portal providing information about containers
Improving the land - sea link using truck pre-notifications
Integrating EDI and web functionality

2.30 Applications of 2.4ghz/SPIRE wireless technology in container terminals
Frans Kok, international sales director, LXE International

Case studies of ports which are gaining value from radio data networks, and how they are gaining value from it
The most interesting recent technological developments which are providing real value in port data networks
Benefits to bringing the vessel into the radio data network, for example for ship shore data transfer
Using tablet computers in the port

3.00 The secure trade lanes initiative and terminal operations
Susan Evans, senior solutions consultant, SAVI, Brussels

Introduction to the smart and secure trade lanes initiative, what it is, who benefits, who is involved
Proven automatic identification technologies and web-based software, as the basis of a global information infrastructure and security network in the world's busiest ocean trade lanes.
Objectives behind Smart and Secure Tradelanes
Roles of the ports involved in Smart and Secure Tradelanes
Latest news with Smart and Secure Tradelanes
Direct benefits to other ports in joining the network

3.30 BREAK

4.00 Integrating customs into the port community system
Dave Bradbury, regional director, Langdon Systems

What data can be usefully exchanged between customs and the port community
How does the port community benefit from closer integration with customs
CASE STUDIES how customs work well together with the port community

4.30 PANEL DISCUSION : container terminal communications technology:
Arne Gehlhaar, Frans Kok, Susan Evans and Dave Bradbury
How will wireless data communications and tablet computers improve port operations?
What can container seals and smart containers do to improve container shipping security
Information infrastructure : how can it achieve most value and security improvements?

5.00 CLOSE Drinks Reception, evening dinner

FREE DINNER FOR ALL DELEGATES AND SPEAKERS
All speakers and delegates are invited to dinner on the evening of the 15th, at Restaurant Vijff Vlieghen, described as the "most famous Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam," http://www.d-vijffvlieghen.com/, Spuistraat 294, an approx 30 min walk from the hotel. Please advise if you do not expect to attend the dinner so we can try to make an accurate reservation

click for : delegate list - program highlights - list of speakers - target delegates - download program and booking form to print out in pdf - how to register - agenda at a glance - information about exhibiting - venue and hotel information - agenda day one - agenda day two - recent Digital Ship articles about ports and container shipping IT - previous Digital Ship / Containerport events about container shipping : see delegate lists, read the report and download presentations - contact us - learn about Digital Ship report on ports IT

Day Two agenda

Geert van de Enden, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (moderator)

SESSION: Port communications and security

8.30am Welcome & registration

9.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH e-business for small and medium sized ports
Paul de St. Croix, Open Consultancy Network

How small ports should use e-business to achieve competitive advantage
How supply chain integration can benefit the smaller players?
How European Union research and development projects in information technology can benefit small and medium sized ports?

10.00 Communications between the container terminal and partners
Colin Francis, consultant specialist, LINE
Communication of security information
The latest development of EDI standards
Benefits to smaller ports and terminals in joining the group

10.30 am Port security - and the port vessel interface
Dr Marco Folpmers, port security expert, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young

Defining risk management for ports
Concepts in port risk management, including security object, risk and threat
The Cap Gemini risk and security assessment methodology
Comparing the security of different ports
Value of security assessments

11.00 BREAK

11.30 Overview of vessel security initiatives affecting the port environment
Steve Guest, general manager, Norcontrol IT

The port's obligations with respect to vessel security, under the ISPS code
Benefits to the port of keeping better track of vessel activities
Vessel traffic systems in the AIS era
Benefits of integrating vessel systems with the port

12.00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Port security and communications
Paul de St Croix, Dr Marco Folpmers, Steve Guest, SMDG
Topics: Is port security connected to vessel security or are they totally separate?
Compliance with the ISPS code: what are the biggest implications to ports and terminals?
How can port community systems do the most to improve operational efficiency in ports?
What are the benefits to a port in having improved communications with customers, customs and others?

12.30 LUNCH

1.30 Integrating port management systems with VTMIS
Luuth Scheer, CEO, HITT Group (including Klein Systems Group),
assisted by David Lloyd, Klein Systems

Enhancing VTMIS and port operations management systems through shared database applications
Benefits of real time access to vessel status information for port staff
Synchronised display of vessel schedules, history and other operational detail for VTS operators Web access to vessel status and Online booking forms for port users

2.00 An integrated approach to port safety and security, an integrated approach
Ralf Lehnert, business development manager, Transas Europe GmbH

Fine-tuning safety of navigation, environment protection, training, vessel traffic management and traffic monitoring products to develop an integrated solution to improve maritime security

2.30 Case study of a VTMIS integration project
Jean-Francois Bedin, Europe business development manager, Lockheed Martin Maritime Safety, Security and Surveillance

Integration with new and existing port and terminal operation systems
Examples of specific requirements associated with Port and Harbor Security

3.00 Panel discussion : integrating vessel traffic systems with port systems
Jean-Francois Bedin, Ralf Lehnert, Steve Guest, Luuth Scheer
Topics: What are the benefits of integrating a vessel traffic system with a port system?
What is the most important things ports need to be aware of with port security?
How should ports set about choosing a vessel traffic system technology?

3.30 Close of Event : alcoholic beverage for all delegates and speakers

Delegates to previous Containerport / Digital Ship events about container shipping IT

Port of Gothenburg, ISL Bremerhaven, Antwerp Port Authority, Siemens Nederland, Terminal de Contenidors de Barcelona, Salerno Container Terminal, Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited, Port Authority of Cartagena, Eurogate, Hong Kong International Terminals, Yantian International Container Terminals Ltd, HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder, Salalah Port Services, Port Autonome Du Havre, Piraeus Port Authority, Port of Goteborg, Southampton Container Terminal, NYK Line (Europe) Ltd, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Europe Combined Terminals, Port Autonome de Marseille, Hesse-Noord Natie, Port of London Authority, European Commission , P&O Nedlloyd, Lufthansa, Uni Feeder (United Shipping Agencies), INTTRA, Antwerp Shipping Federation, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk Sealand, Australian Customs Service, Capital Lease Transportmittel, Senator Lines, Mediterranean Shipping Company

“I particularly appreciated the informal atmosphere that you and your team created to stimulate debate and dialogue both during the conference and over dinner/drinks in the evening”

-Mark Glade, managing director, Europe, Savi


Previous Digital Ship events about Container Shipping and IT
Feb 11-12, 2003, Containerport terminal equipment and technology, Rotterdam
Download the conference program

Feb 4-5, 2003, Security in container shipping, Rotterdam
Download the report on the conference, delegate presentations and view the agenda
http://www.thedigitalship.com/security.htm

Sept 18-19 2003, Virtual Box, integration in container shipping, Hamburg
Download the report on the conference, delegate presentations and view the agenda
http://www.thedigitalship.com/containershipping.htm


View some recent articles from Digital Ship about ports IT
(warning : large pdf files)

Nov 2002
Container scanning/How do you seal a container?

Dec2002
A simpler way to track containers
The 24-hour rule
America's security rules

Jan/Feb 2003
Portal's and US container security requirements

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