Integration of Port

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Integration of Port Terminal Systems

• infoPort 2003
• Rudy Martens, Director
• Peter van Vooren, Sales Manager

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Overview

• Introduction
• Port Terminals
• Benefits of Integrated Systems
• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Integration of Port Terminal Systems

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Cosmos

• Cosmos is the premier ICT solutions provider for
  ports and terminals worldwide
• years of experience in port automation
• help ports and terminals streamline operations
• provide most advanced port communication systems
• Cosmos
• head offices in Antwerp, Belgium
• founded in 1992
• 100 people
• 60 client terminals, 5 client ports

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Cosmos Solutions

• Container Applications
• SHIPS
• SPACE
• TRAFIC
• CTCS
• MultiCargo
• Conventional Cargo
• Cars, Ro-ro
• Harbour View
• Port Management

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The next step
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Ports Terminals

• Integration of Port Terminal Systems

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History
Port
Terminals
?

• Information islands
• Each party has own system
• Communication ?
• EDI(XML), Fax, Phone
• WebServices
• Lack of integration
• Not real-time
• Causes discussions

Customers
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Successful ports
ICT Solution
Equipment
People
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Thoughts about ICT solutions

• ICT solutions like an iceberg
• Only front-end functionality is visible
• Back-end is invisible
• Its much more than what you see!!

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Two different points of view

• Ports
• Safety
• Regulations
• Vessel Services
• Vessel registration
• Vessel tracking
• Vessel berthing
• Pilots, tug boats
• Water, waste
• Reports Statistics
• Billing

• Terminals
• Operations
• Efficiency
• Cargo Handling
• Vessel discharge
• Vessel loading
• Cargo Storage
• Cargo Receipt
• Cargo Delivery
• Reporting
• Billing

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Current Situation
?
Port
Terminals
Customers
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Harbour View Modules
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Harbour View

• Port management system
• 2-way communication between port users

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MultiCargo

• Multipurpose terminals
• Vessel truck visits
• Yard warehouse ops.
• Conventional cargo
• Containers (CFS)

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Containers
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Improved Situation
Terminals
?
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Harbour View
Customers
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Integrated Port Applications
Harbour View
Containers
MultiCargo
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Port Terminal Communication

• Outsource data entry to the customers
• Allow customers to interface to the port system
• Communication
• Data entry by agents
• Data confirmation by port/terminal
• Bi-directional data flow between port and
  terminals
• Vessel calls, manifest (DOWN)
• Service requests, dangerous cargo (UP)
• Data enquiry by shippers, consignees, truckers
• Messages and alerts (fax, e-mail, SMS, beeper)

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Benefits of Integrated Systems

• Integration of Port Terminal Systems

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Single Access Point
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Centralised Billing

• Central system to store all contracts
• Shipping lines
• Other parties
• Real-time or periodic collection
• Billable cargo handling
• Storage logistic operations
• Interfaces with financial packages
• SAP, JDE, Baan

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Global Reporting

• Reports Statistics
• Availability of real-time data for the complete
  port and all terminals
• Drill-down capability on operational data

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Conclusion

• Better two-way communication between the ports
  and their terminals
• Easier planning of vessel-related services
• Berthing, pilotage, tug boats, water, waste
• Better handling of dangerous cargo
• Optimal allocation of human resources and
  equipment