2nd GPF Exe Wkshp on Use of Automated Guided Veh & drones, 11-12 Nov 26 SPR

2nd GPF Exe Wkshp on Use of Automated Guided Veh & drones, 11-12 Nov 26, Singapore 2nd GPF Executive Workshop on Use of Automated Guided Vehicles and drones in Ports and Terminals, 11-12 Nov 26 , Singapore Dear colleagues Key learning outcomes Main learning outcomes will be an understanding the latest trend and technologies in terminal operations. How full automation of the yard cranes and quay cranes combined together with AGVs and drones to make the container terminal an automated terminal, without drivers. Review of developments in: • Shipping trends and its impact on ports • Issues facing port and terminal operators • Understand the port operations processes • Understand the various factors that can improve efficiency • Appraise the impact of cranes and technology on productivity Learn how technology plays a major role for success of port development and management Discuss how technology affects terminal design and strategic development Learn how to develop a technology masterplan and implement a successful plan Understand in detail the various technologies and IT applications and how to apply them Apply what has been learnt through case studies and exercises About the course Today’s ports and terminals cannot run without technology as it cannot serve the customers effectively. With this in mind, this 2-day course is aimed at providing a deep understanding of the subject matter. However, participants of this course need not be practitioners of IT or engineering as it covers the applications of technology and how it is used to improve efficiency in the port. It will commence with an analysis of current shipping trends that affects port development and operations. It will highlight the issues on terminal operations and delve into the various technologies that will uplift the productivity of the port and lead to more efficiency. Participants will understand in detail the various technologies and IT applications and how to apply them. They will also learn how to align technology to the business strategy, develop a technology masterplan, discuss the issues in implementation and strategies to implement a successful plan. Practical examples on applications in big and small ports will be given so that participants will have a better understanding. Throughout the sessions, real-life examples will be given on big and small ports and discussed in detail. This will include PSA, MPA, Portek International, Gabon, Algeria, Sri Lanka and a port in Hong Kong. Participants will participate in exercises and analysis and provide solutions to case studies presented. Course outline Module 1-Understanding shipping trends and port operations Review of shipping trends, supply chain developments and impact on ports Why are ports important players in Shipping Logistics What determines port efficiency What are the business drivers? Detailed functions of port operations and terminal operations Unloading, loading and yard operations Ship and Yard Planning Detailed analysis of terminal operations processes Gate operations and impact on public roads Interactions of ports with shipping community and international shipping agents and their processes Customers’ expectations of ports services Understand the various drivers of port efficiency Module 2-Use of IT systems to drive the operations processes Why use technology? Differing levels of automation in ports Why a port must have IT systems before automation Details of Information Technology Applications will be fully discussed • Terminal Operations System (TOS) • Ship Planning System, Berth, Yard and Gate Planning • Gate automation, Flow through gate- no jams on public roads • Port Community Systems • Systems for transhipment containers • Engineering maintenance systems • Financial integration with customers • Making full use of Simulation Systems • Integration with trade systems and authority systems • Managers need real time information and integrated databases • Use of data analytics Module 3-Automation of cranes • The use of technology on port cranes to make processes run on their own without manpower • Overview of Container Terminal Automation • Understanding sensors that are used for automation such as laser Sensors, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) • Automation technologies on Yard Cranes Anti-collision on container stack, anti-collision on gantry path, Truck positioning system, auto-steering and stack profile • Automation systems used on Quay Crane Anti-sway control, anti-collision on container stack, Optimal path of spreader motion, Truck positioning, Smart landing • Container number recognition • Crane Control System • Remote Crane Monitoring System • Collaboration and monitoring software for control and Surveillance • Automatic Stacking Crane (ASC) • Use of Overhead Bridge Cranes in PSA • Driverless cranes- one man handles 4 crane in control room Module 4-AGVs and Drones What are Autonomous Vehicles? How are they used in other industries? What are the main benefits? AGVs • Understanding the technologies behind AGV Navigation System • How do the AGVs know where to go, technologies like laser and magnetic grid and triangulation from reflective targets • Safety Systems-Laser obstacle detection and Mechanical bumpers • Vehicle System, Navigation System, • Communication System, Grid Navigation Systems • Configuration of AGVs • Major AGV Manufacturers for Container Terminals • Benefits of AGV • Full automation - Use of Automated Guided Vehicles • Green ports DRONES • What are drones? How are they used in other industries? • Examples will be discussed • How are they used in ports • Benefits of using drones in ports • Future of AGVs and drones Module 5- How to develop a technology Master Plan Real life examples of these plan will be used for discussion in this module. This will include PSA, MPA, Portek, Gabon, Algeria, Sri Lanka and a port in Hong Kong. Participants will learn how to align technology to the business strategy. The technology masterplan has to be a part of the strategic business plan. The steps involved in developing the Master Plan are as follows: • Identify the business vision and the business direction of the port • Performing SWOT Analysis • Identifying the gaps and doing a GAP analysis • Identify systems and processes that address the gaps • Developing a plan that fits the business strategy. • Assess the impact on operations processes, infrastructure changes • Impact on human resources deployment • Assess other technology issues in implementation • How to perform Requirements for development? • Testing and implementation issues • How to convert from existing conventional operations in a brown field terminal to automated terminals • How to plan for full automation • Making a report for management approval Who should attend: • Port Authorities; • Chief Financial Officer • Director (IT) in ports and terminal • Port / Terminal developers, • Operations employees • Staff in ports dealing with productivity and technology matters • Developers and systems analysts • Engineering staff from ports • Port Service providers; • Shipping Companies, • Port Consultants; • Research analysts in port / transport sector • International organisations – who involve themselves in port development • Consultants having functional assignments in ports • Anyone interested in knowing more about latest technologies in ports About the Course Director/s (subject to final confirmation) Thomas Ng has over 31 years of consulting experience in the ports and shipping industry.