Industry Case Studies From Cyprus to Seattle, New York to Yokohama, the world leaders in port technology are evaluated extensively to show which systems have proven the effective. New Technologies Recent developments in ports data technology reviews the lates technologies for use in ports, including radio data communication, terminal modelling software, XML, middleware, driver identification, automatic guided vehicles, electronic documentation and e-commerce. Analysis Recent developments in ports data technology shows the best way electronic communications and software tools can be used in the port environment. The report includes thorough analysis of the leading port community systems, terminal operating systems, website systems and systems for electronic data communication around the world. Terminal Operating Systems From Speedport to Stevedore Services of America, the diiferent software and hardware systems available for handling the flow of containers through a terminal are comprehensively explained and evaluated.
Ports know how to handle vessels and their cargoes.
But that's not good enough for their customers. They need to be good at handling data. Hutchinson-Whampoa, owner of 19 of the largest ports in the world, has established LINE.net, an online system for managing cargo, offering container management, transport planning and procurment, information and documentation manangement, fright settlement, logistics and maritime procurement. The Port of Singapore's Portnet service has emerged as the world's leading port community system, with deals completed to build mini-Portnets in North East China and for the Port of Seattle. Meanwhile, the Port of Rotterdam has one of the world's most advanced port community systems, using systems to identify truck drivers by their finger prints.