Exploring the potential of locally-produced CNG to revolutionize transport sustainability and reduce emissions in the Lake Kivu region.

Hamburg, 2 December 2024 – HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH (HPC) is proud to announce that it has successfully presented a detailed market analysis and pre-feasibility study on the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to power vessels on Lake Kivu and related land transport vehicles to major stakeholders in Kigali, Rwanda, after being awarded by Central Corridor Transit Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA) in August. This initiative represents a significant collaboration with the CCTTFA, Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), and other key stakeholders, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.

The study’s overarching goal is to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning from diesel and petrol-powered vessels and vehicles to those fueled by CNG, a cleaner and more sustainable alternative. This project aligns with Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to exploit the methane gas reserves of Lake Kivu and convert them into CNG for local use. It forms part of a broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy security.

CCTTFA’s Role and Vision

CCTTFA, a multilateral agency established by Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda governments, is leading this project as part of its mission to improve transport infrastructure and services along the Central Corridor. The agency’s involvement highlights the strategic importance of Lake Kivu and the surrounding regions within the broader regional transport network.

“Embracing cleaner and more sustainable fuel sources is crucial for the future of transport in the Central Corridor,” said Emmanuel Rutagengwa,Head, Transport Policy & Planning at CCTTFA. “This study, conducted in partnership with MININFRA, HPC, and our local collaborators, is a vital step towards realizing our vision of a greener transport system that leverages local resources, benefiting not just Rwanda but the entire region.”

HPC’s Scope in Driving Sustainable Solutions

HPC’s scope of work for this project includes conducting a comprehensive status-quo analysis of the existing vessel fleet on Lake Kivu, assessing the technical and operational feasibility of a fuel switch, estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and identifying budget requirements and potential funding sources.

“We are honoured to continue our partnership with CCTTFA and MININFRA in advancing Rwanda’s vision for a sustainable future,” said Ehab Habib, Vice President Middle East & Africa at HPC. “This project not only builds on our previous work but also sets the stage for significant advancements in green transport technologies in the region.”

Collaboration for a Greener Future

This collaborative effort aims to deliver critical insights to guide the Rwandan government, private sector stakeholders, and other regional partners in developing and implementing an effective fuel switch program. The findings could extend beyond Lake Kivu to other lakes and transport modes within the Central Corridor, fostering a broader transition to CNG-powered transport.

HPC has a longstanding history of delivering comprehensive and impactful port consulting services globally. This latest project reaffirms HPC’s commitment to advancing sustainable transport solutions that meet today’s needs while safeguarding the future.

Further information on the range of consulting can be found on the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

A Timely Project Management Success, Boosting Efficiency, Security, and Collaboration in Maritime Operations

Hamburg, 25 November 2024 – HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, in partnership with software provider Prodevelop and local Plisk Consulting, proudly announces a successful post go-live health check of Georgia’s National Maritime Single Window (MSW), a groundbreaking project aimed at transforming the country’s maritime industry. This state-of-the-art digital platform, used by over 400 people in Georgia’s maritime community, successfully passed a thorough process and technical health check, confirming the ultimate achievement: paper-centric processes are now a thing of the past. By fostering transparency and interagency collaboration, it marks a critical step toward the modernization of Georgia’s logistics landscape, positioning the country as a key logistics hub in the Middle Corridor and a gateway to Europe.

The MSW, developed in full compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations and aligned with European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) standards, will significantly improve Georgia’s Logistics Index. This platform enables seamless communication between maritime stakeholders, reduces paperwork, and enhances situational awareness by providing transparent operational data. The MSW positions Georgia as a leader in regional maritime innovation, setting the stage for a future integration with the SafeSeaNet (SSN) system.

A Strategic Asset for Georgia’s Maritime Industry

Bycommissioning the MSW, Georgia is joining an elite group of just 2% of maritime communities worldwide to have fully streamlined and digitalized their processes, this move enhances both security and operational efficiency. The MSW eliminates redundant processes, allowing ship agents, port authorities, and other stakeholders to operate with greater ease and confidence. By digitizing information exchange, the platform reduces administrative burden, facilitating faster, safer maritime operations. This cutting-edge system is set to become a pivotal asset for Georgia’s maritime growth and competitiveness.

Aleksi Akhvlediani, Director of the Maritime Transport Agency (MTA), commented on the project’s significance:

“The National Maritime Single Window represents the first critical step in the digital transformation of Georgia’s maritime sector. This platform will enhance our efficiency, align us with global standards, and improve our competitiveness on the international stage.”

Building Trust and Simplifying Processes

The MSW is designed to simplify the complex maritime landscape, reducing friction points and building trust among stakeholders. As Nuno Nunes, Deputy Vice President Europe and Project Lead at HPC, explained:

“By implementing the Maritime Single Window, we are not just enhancing processes; we are building a foundation of trust among all stakeholders. Too often, digital solutions go live without making significant impact. The MSW health check provides assurances beyond the technical Go Live – it ensures user adoption and confirms that the streamlined workflows offered by the MSW are poised to trigger a profound transformation in Georgia’s maritime industry.”

Strategic Partnership for a National Asset

This project has been spearheaded by HPC, in collaboration with software provider Prodevelop and local consultancy Plisk Consulting. Following a competitive tender process, this consortium emerged as the winning team, tasked with defining, designing, developing, and implementing the MSW. The scope of HPC’s involvement includes process definition, requirement engineering, and software implementation support, all in strict adherence to IMO regulations.

Looking Ahead

With the launch of the MSW, Georgia sets a new standard in maritime operations, enhancing its global competitiveness and reinforcing its commitment to secure, efficient, and transparent maritime trade. This initiative is poised to be a catalyst for future digital transformation within the country’s broader logistics landscape.

For more information on IT implementation and community system integration services, please visit the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Contact

Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a global leader in logistics consulting, driving innovation across ports, terminals, and hinterland logistics. Founded in 1976, the Hamburg-based firm has completed over 1,800 projects in 135 countries, supporting clients throughout the entire port project cycle. HPC specializes in advancing automation, AI-driven operations, and digitalization through solutions like Port Community Systems and Maritime Single Windows. With a team of approximately 100 experts—including terminal operators, data scientists, and logistics specialists—HPC combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology to optimize operations, unlock efficiencies, and foster sustainable growth. As a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port and Logistics Corporation (HHLA), HPC’s expertise spans container, breakbulk, and multipurpose handling, along with hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Munich & Hamburg, Germany, November 21, 2024:  A new report has been released, highlighting the key automation and digitalization trends transforming the global port and terminal logistics sector. Jointly presented by FERNRIDE, passify, and heyport, with support from HHLA Next and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), the report provides essential insights for industry professionals facing the challenges of port modernization.

The report, based on an extensive survey conducted in October 2024 via the Port Technology International platform, presents findings and insights from 101 industry professionals. Terminal operators, logistics leaders, and other stakeholders will find valuable guidance on navigating the current landscape and future strategies for adopting new technologies.

“As container terminals face rising demands for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, automation and digitalization have become essential to modern operations,“ comments Peter Szelei, Senior Director of Business Development at FERNRIDE. “Our motivation in creating this report with our partners was to provide the industry with actionable insights that help ports and terminals adopt new technologies smoothly and sustainably. This holistic process requires us to collaborate, learn from one another, and share best practices to keep the entire sector competitive and resilient.”

Key findings from the report:

• Moderate Automation Rising: Over half of respondents report moving from minimal to moderate automation, with larger terminals advancing faster, while smaller ones focus on incremental, affordable upgrades.
• Phased Digitalization: With 80% of terminals reaching moderate to high digitalization, technologies like digital twins, predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning are becoming essential for data-driven, streamlined operations.
• Top Motivators: The main drivers for tech adoption include operational efficiency, cost savings, and data-driven insights, reflecting a push toward improved throughput and resource management.
• Adoption Challenges: Initial costs, integration issues, and workforce adjustments are key barriers, but gradual investment and scalable solutions help mitigate these challenges.

“Implementing automation and digitalization in ports comes with real hurdles— complexities of existing infrastructure, high initial costs, and the need to bring the workforce along on this journey. These are not easy barriers to overcome. But despite the complexity, we’re seeing that the long-term benefits in efficiency and operational resilience are well worth the effort. Every step forward strengthens our industry’s competitiveness and sets a new standard for safety and productivity”, says Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder of passify.

FERNRIDE, passify, and heyport bring together expertise in autonomous and digital solutions for the logistics industry. Supported by HHLA Next and HPC, the report embodies a shared commitment to advancing technological innovation in port logistics. For more information and a full report, please visit: https://www.fernride.com/report-on-automation-and-digital-innovation

“This report represents a practical roadmap for sustainable technology adoption, helping ports and terminals make informed, gradual transformations within their capabilities and budget, always according to their vision. Offering strategic guidance on phased automation, interoperability, data infrastructure, and workforce training, the report promotes a resilient and competitive future,” said Danai Antonopoulou, automation expert at HPC.

About FERNRIDE

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. The company employs a human-assisted autonomy approach, which allows for remote takeovers of trucks when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the negative environmental impact of logistics operations. The company was founded by Hendrik Kramer, Maximilian Fisser, and Jean-Michael Georg, and currently has over 150 employees. www.fernride.com

About passify

Passify is a Hamburg-based logistics start-up which digitises and automates truck handling through a self-service app that enables drivers to book slots, check-in digitally and identify

themselves securely via two-factor authentication. Designed to enhance both security and efficiency, passify is already deployed at three major container terminals operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) in Hamburg.

www.passifyapp.de

About heyport

heyport is a digital planning platform fostering smart and sustainable port operations through innovative, real-time collaboration and communication – as a scalable solution across ports worldwide. For terminals, vessel operators, and port communities who lack reliable planning information, heyport is the all-in-one platform that offers out-of-the-box integrations and streamlines communications to plan port calls well ahead of time. heyport is made for all kinds of terminals and cargo, proven by more than 5,000 port calls on the platform from container, ro-ro, and bulk terminals so far. Users achieve 14% CO2 emission savings through just-in-time arrivals, 90% less manual communication, and 180 min savings on planning—per port call.

www.heyport.io

About HHLA Next

HHLA Next is the innovation and investment unit of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), focused on transforming maritime logistics through innovation. At HHLA Next, ideas are turned into successful products and business models, either in the form of in-house developments (BUILD), in cooperation with partners (PARTNER) or through investments in innovative companies (INVEST).

www.hhla-next.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a global leader in logistics consulting, driving innovation across ports, terminals, and hinterland logistics. Founded in 1976, the Hamburg-based firm has completed over 1,800 projects in 135 countries, guiding clients through every stage of the port project cycle.HPC focuses on automation, AI-driven operations, and digitalization, offering solutions like Port Community Systems and Maritime Single Windows. Alongside these core areas, HPC provides a broad portfolio of consulting services that support sound investment decisions, efficient operations, and seamless facility optimization.  With a team of approximately 100 experts—including terminal operators, data scientists, and logistics specialists—HPC combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technology to help clients optimize operations, unlock efficiencies, and achieve sustainable growth. HPC’s roots and expertise span container, breakbulk, and multipurpose handling, as well as hinterland operations.

www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Hamburg, 16 October 2024 – Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) today signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg. This strategic cooperation will propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building. By harnessing their combined strengths, the parties are set to drive meaningful transformation in global port management.

The MOU signals a shared vision for tackling key challenges in modern port operations, including leveraging digitalization, optimizing waterborne transport infrastructure, and enhancing overall port efficiency. Each partner brings distinct capabilities to the table: MAWANI’s expertise in large-scale port management, HPA’s focus on port strategy and digitalization, and HPC’s deep knowledge of global project and innovation management in the maritime sector. Together, they will unlock synergies that aim to build smarter, greener and more resilient ports.

A Broad Scope for Collaboration
The partnership recognizes the vast potential for cooperation, particularly in optimizing port infrastructure and technology solutions. Through the MOU, the Parties have expressed their intent to promote best practices by regularly exchanging knowledge, expertise and best practice solutions. The focus will be on developing approaches to port management, building capacity, and driving technological advancements within the maritime sector.

Lennart Kinau, HPA Board Member, emphasized the significance of digital integration in modern port operations:

“As global trade evolves, ports must adapt with intelligent, data-driven systems. This partnership strengthens our position at the forefront of digital transformation, allowing us both to enhance efficiency and governance in port management as well as to achieve new levels of sustainability along critical trade routes like the East-West corridor.”

Enhancing Global Trade Connectivity
With its ambition to strengthen its role as a leader in the logistics sector, MAWANI views this collaboration as key to building connected and sustainable infrastructure across key global trade routes. Saudi Arabia’s ports are vital to international trade, particularly across Asia and Europe, and the MOU allows the Kingdom to leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and connectivity.

HPC’s Expertise Driving Innovation
With a history of executing complex port development projects worldwide, HPC plays a pivotal role in ensuring that this collaboration delivers tangible results. HPC’s extensive experience in digital transformation, coupled with its knowledge of sustainability practices, makes it a key driver of this alliance.

Nils Kemme, CEO of HPC, highlighted HPC’s role in shaping the future of ports:

“HPC has successfully delivered transformative port projects in over 130 countries for nearly half a century. This MOU builds on that legacy by focusing on the next generation of port solutions—automated systems, and smart digital platforms that redefine how ports operate and minimize environmental impact. We are excited to collaborate with MAWANI and HPA to push the boundaries of what modern and sustainable ports can achieve.”

A Framework for Action
Moving forward, the Parties will collaborate to develop actionable strategies. The focus will be on creating an agile, resilient port network that embraces technological innovations such as port AI, automated logistics, and advanced data-driven solutions. Regular knowledge exchanges and collaborative initiatives will ensure this partnership continuously adapts to the latest advancements in global maritime logistics.

The signing of this agreement at the IAPH World Port Conference marks the beginning of a bold journey to create future-proof, efficient ports that contribute to the global supply chain. By pooling their resources and expertise, MAWANI, HPA, and HPC are setting the stage for a transformative era in global port operations.

About HPC
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a global port and logistics consultancy specializing in strategic, operational, commercial, and digitalization services for the ports, terminals, and rail sectors. Since its founding in 1976, the Hamburg-based consultancy has successfully completed over 1,800 projects in 130 countries across six continents, covering the entire development cycle of port and terminal projects. HPC employs around 100 domain experts, including terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data scientists, and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), HPC has deep roots in container handling, break bulk, multipurpose, and hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Hamburg, 14 October 2024 – Romanian IT company Critical Technologies SRL (consortium leader), German port consultancy HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), and two Estonian maritime and shipping partners, EN Shipping OÜ and Saaresalu OÜ, have delivered a tailor-made specification for a Port Community System for the Port of Constanta, which is intended to be implemented.

The Port of Constanta is on a strategic mission to become a premier gateway in the Black Sea region. To achieve this, the port is making significant investments in both its physical and digital infrastructure. As part of this transformative effort, the port aims to streamline communication within its community by establishing a state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS).

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive feasibility study, the port launched a public tender, which was won by the consortium. HPC has led the overall project management while the other project tasks were distributed between the business partners. The scope of the tasks included port process analysis, data management analysis, governance model, business model, and risk analysis. As a result, the port will receive a clear specification and recommendation for the implementation of the PCS. This system will enhance efficiency, coordination, and communication across the port, solidifying the Port of Constanta’s position as a key hub in the Black Sea.

Mihai Teodorescu, the Executive Director of the Port Administration states that “Building on the comprehensive feasibility study, we are now ready to develop the Port Community System. This innovative platform will revolutionize information exchange within the port, offering a secure and intelligent communication channel for all stakeholders. By linking the port administration, operators, businesses, and essential institutions like customs, ANSVA, and border police, the PCS will drive unparalleled efficiency and cooperation, significantly improving performance and service quality.”

Dragos Basmaluta, CEO of Critical Technologies mentioned: “By implementation of its cutting-edge Port Community System, designed to enhance efficiency, communication, and coordination among all stakeholders involved in port operations, the Port of Constanta will consolidate its position as a very important logistic asset for Romania and The European Union.”

Frank Busse, Partner and Vice President Europe at HPC, summarized the key takeaways: “It’s essential to involve stakeholders early and understand their unique processes and requirements. Rather than simply digitizing existing processes, we must challenge the status quo and engineer digital-enabled solutions that optimize efficiency and performance. Additionally, having a robust game plan to mitigate external risks, such as legislative restrictions on electronic data exchange and the transition from paper-based processes, is crucial. These strategies are critical for the successful development and implementation of a PCS.”

Eero Naaber from EN Shipping states that “digitalization is first and foremost a change in people’s behavior from a paper-based process to a digital-based process.. However, for this to happen successfully, the digital system must provide a user friendly and secure environment that people can trust. In changing these behavioral habits, it is extremely important to involve the participants during the planning of the digital system and, of course, during the subsequent development.”

Riina Palu from Saaresalu, responsible for governance modelling and risk mitigation in the project, emphasizes that good governance of a digital solution is essential for effectively managing risk related to both the environment and the system itself. “It establishes a framework for decision-making involving port community stakeholders that considers potential risks and implements strategies to mitigate them. Clear roles and responsibilities, transparent processes, and accountability measures are key elements of a well-established digital governance”.

About the National Company Maritime Ports Administration S.A. Constanta:

The Port of Constanta (with Constanta zone, Midia zone, Mangalia Zone, Basarabi Zone, Tomis Marina) is a public-private maritime port owned by the Romanian State which is responsible for their regulation and function. The National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanta (MPA) is a company under the authority of the Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure.

About the Consortium:

Critical Technologies is a Romanian company specialized in IT&C consultancy and integration of complex systems. The mission of the company is to contribute to the digitalization of the Romanian state-owned companies and governmental agencies. https://www.criticaltechnologies.ro/

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a logistics consultancy specializing in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals and rail sectors. Since its foundation in 1976, the Hamburg-based consultancy has completed around 1,800 projects in 130 countries on six continents along the entire development cycle of port and terminal projects. HPC employs around 100 technical experts with backgrounds as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data scientists and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of containers, break bulk and multipurpose as well as hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Saaresalu was established in April 2010 as a consultancy for maritime and logistics projects.  Throughout the years, Saaresalu has been offering tailor made project management and business development services for public and private sector clients keeping the focus in maritime, transport and logistics sector.  In the maritime sector, projects involve assisting governments with digitalization initiatives worldwide, with the EBRD-financed “Georgia: Port Community System” being a flagship project in this domain.

EN Shipping focuses on project delivery and consultancy in maritime domain. It specializes on project initiation, team assembling, project management and delivery, expert advisory and consultancy on global scale. EN Shipping CEO Eero Naaber acted as a project manager in the current undertaking. www.enshipping.ee Read more in Romanian: https://www.portofconstantza.com/pn/ro/stire/1/0/20699

Rumänisch-deutsch-estnisches Team liefert Spezifikation für Port Community System an den Hafen von Constanta

Hamburg, 14 Oktober 2024 – Das rumänische IT-Unternehmen Critical Technologies SRL (Konsortialführer), die deutsche Hafenberatung HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) sowie die beiden estnischen Schifffahrts- und Logistikpartner EN Shipping OÜ und Saaresalu OÜ haben eine maßgeschneiderte Spezifikation für ein Port Community System (PCS) für den Hafen von Constanța vorgelegt, das für die Umsetzung bestimmt ist.

Der Hafen von Constanta hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, sich zu einem der wichtigsten Häfen in der Schwarzmeerregion zu entwickeln. Um dies zu erreichen, investiert der Hafen erheblich in seine physische und digitale Infrastruktur. Im Rahmen dieser Transformationsstrategie plant der Hafen, die Kommunikation innerhalb seiner Gemeinschaft durch die Einführung eines hochmodernen Port Community Systems (PCS) zu optimieren.

Angesichts der Notwendigkeit einer umfassenden Machbarkeitsstudie hat der Hafen eine öffentliche Ausschreibung durchgeführt, die das Konsortium für sich entscheiden konnte. HPC übernahm das gesamte Projektmanagement, während die anderen Projektaufgaben auf die Geschäftspartner verteilt wurden. Der Aufgabenbereich umfasste die Analyse von Hafenprozessen, die Datenmanagementanalyse, das Governance-Modell, das Geschäftsmodell sowie die Risikoanalyse. Als Ergebnis hat der Hafen eine klare Spezifikation und Empfehlung für die Implementierung des PCS erhalten. Dieses System wird die Effizienz, Koordination und Kommunikation im gesamten Hafen verbessern und die Position des Hafens von Constanta als wichtige Drehscheibe im Schwarzen Meer weiter festigen.

Mihai Teodorescu, Geschäftsführer der Hafenverwaltung, erklärt: „Aufbauend auf der umfassenden Machbarkeitsstudie sind wir nun bereit, das Port Community System zu entwickeln. Diese innovative Plattform wird den Informationsaustausch innerhalb des Hafens grundlegend verändern und einen sicheren und intelligenten Kommunikationskanal für alle Beteiligten bieten. Durch die Vernetzung von Hafenverwaltung, Betreibern, Unternehmen und wichtigen Institutionen wie Zoll, ANSVA und Grenzpolizei wird das PCS für eine beispiellose Effizienz und Zusammenarbeit sorgen und so die Leistung und Servicequalität erheblich verbessern.“

Dragos Basmaluta, CEO von Critical Technologies, betont: „Mit der Implementierung seines hochmodernen Port Community Systems, das darauf ausgelegt ist, Effizienz, Kommunikation und Koordination aller am Hafenbetrieb beteiligten Akteure zu optimieren, wird der Hafen von Constanța seine Position als bedeutendes logistisches Asset für Rumänien und die Europäische Union weiter festigen.“

Frank Busse, Partner und Vice President Europa bei HPC, fasst die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse zusammen: „Es ist entscheidend, die Interessengruppen frühzeitig einzubinden und ihre individuellen Prozesse und Anforderungen zu verstehen. Anstatt lediglich bestehende Prozesse zu digitalisieren, müssen wir den Status quo hinterfragen und digitale Lösungen entwickeln, die Effizienz und Leistung optimieren. Darüber hinaus ist es unerlässlich, einen soliden Plan zu haben, um externe Risiken wie gesetzliche Einschränkungen beim elektronischen Datenaustausch und den Übergang von papierbasierten Prozessen abzufedern. Diese Strategien sind von entscheidender Bedeutung für die erfolgreiche Entwicklung und Implementierung eines PCS.“

Eero Naaber von EN Shipping erklärt: „Digitalisierung bedeutet in erster Linie eine Veränderung des menschlichen Verhaltens – vom papierbasierten Prozess hin zu einem digitalen, prozessorientierten Ansatz. Damit dies erfolgreich gelingt, muss das digitale System jedoch eine benutzerfreundliche und sichere Umgebung bieten, der die Menschen vertrauen können. Bei der Veränderung dieser Verhaltensgewohnheiten ist es äußerst wichtig, die Beteiligten bereits in der Planungsphase des digitalen Systems und natürlich auch während der anschließenden Entwicklung einzubeziehen.“

Riina Palu von Saaresalu, verantwortlich für das Governance-Modell und die Risikominderung im Projekt, betont, dass eine gute Governance einer digitalen Lösung unerlässlich ist, um Risiken – sowohl im Hinblick auf die Umgebung als auch das System selbst – effektiv zu steuern. „Sie schafft einen Entscheidungsrahmen, der die Interessengruppen der Hafengemeinschaft einbindet, potenzielle Risiken berücksichtigt und Strategien zu deren Minderung umsetzt. Klare Rollen und Verantwortlichkeiten, transparente Prozesse und Maßnahmen zur Rechenschaftspflicht sind wesentliche Elemente einer gut etablierten digitalen Governance.“

Über die National Company Maritime Ports Administration S.A. Constanța:
Der Hafen von Constanța (mit den Zonen Constanța, Midia, Mangalia, Basarabi, Tomis Marina) ist ein öffentlich-privater Seehafen im Besitz des rumänischen Staates, der für seine Regulierung und Funktion verantwortlich ist. Die National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanța (MPA) ist ein Unternehmen unter der Aufsicht des Ministeriums für Verkehr und Infrastruktur.

Über das Konsortium:

Critical Technologies ist ein rumänisches Unternehmen, das sich auf IT&C-Beratung und die Integration komplexer Systeme spezialisiert hat. Die Mission des Unternehmens ist es, zur Digitalisierung staatseigener Unternehmen und Regierungsbehörden in Rumänien beizutragen. https://www.criticaltechnologies.ro/

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting ist eine Logistikberatung, die sich auf Strategie- und Transformationsdienstleistungen für die Hafen-, Terminal- und Eisenbahnsektoren spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1976 hat das in Hamburg ansässige Beratungsunternehmen rund 1.800 Projekte in 130 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten entlang des gesamten Entwicklungszyklus von Hafen- und Terminalprojekten abgeschlossen. HPC beschäftigt rund 100 technische Experten mit Hintergründen als Terminalbetreiber, Softwareingenieure, Logistikmanager, Verkehrswirtschaftler, Datenwissenschaftler und Mathematiker. Als Tochtergesellschaft der Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) hat HPC seine Wurzeln in der Hafenabwicklung von Containern, Stückgut und Mehrzweckgütern sowie im Hinterlandverkehr. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Saaresalu wurde im April 2010 als Beratungsunternehmen für maritime und Logistikprojekte gegründet. Im Laufe der Jahre hat Saaresalu maßgeschneiderte Projektmanagement- und Geschäftsentwicklungsdienstleistungen für Kunden aus dem öffentlichen und privaten Sektor angeboten, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf dem maritimen, Transport- und Logistiksektor liegt. Im maritimen Bereich umfasst dies die Unterstützung von Regierungen bei weltweiten Digitalisierungsinitiativen, wobei das von der EBRD finanzierte „Georgia: Port Community System“-Projekt ein Vorzeigeprojekt in diesem Bereich ist.

EN Shipping konzentriert sich auf die Projektabwicklung und Beratung im maritimen Bereich. Das Unternehmen ist auf die Initiierung von Projekten, die Zusammenstellung von Teams, Projektmanagement und -durchführung sowie auf Fachberatung und -beratung im globalen Maßstab spezialisiert. Der CEO von EN Shipping, Eero Naaber, fungierte bei diesem Vorhaben als Projektleiter. www.enshipping.ee

Weitere Informationen auf Rumänisch: https://www.portofconstantza.com/pn/ro/stire/1/0/20699 

Setting the scene for the ninth CONNECTING PORTS talk show by Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) earlier this month, an opening drone’s eye view of detailed port facilities under threat from cyber intrusion made for troubled viewing.  Three international experts explained how the maritime port sector must be prepared.  Serious attention to firewalls, passwords and a new perspective are needed to protect the backbone of global supply chains.

Hamburg, October 2nd, 2024: Christina Prieser, Associate Partner at HPC moderated the forum which delivered an unsettling message that potential disruption through malicious cyber attacks on ports’ IT infrastructures will only increase in the future.

Among the experts contributing, Scott Dickerson the founder of CISO LLC, which develops bespoke security programs for the maritime industry predicted, “We focus too much on legal regulations instead of fighting the perpetrators. This will lead to further disruptions to supply chains in the coming years. He went on to focus on contingency planning to combat the risks. Key to this is to foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. “This can only be achieved if it is driven from the top down by the CEO or port director,” he emphasized. “If top management don’t really care about a risk area like cyber security, everyone else will quickly see through it. Having the issue handled solely by technical experts would be a disservice to the organization because it’s not just technicians who work with operational technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), but the entire port administration.

Asking the all-important question, the moderator solicited the thoughts of the panel on what specific security measures can protect port facilities from cyberattacks through the growing influence of IoT. Firstly, Gadi Benmoshe, Managing Director of Marinnovators, an Israeli consultancy for maritime supply chains noted that there are currently far fewer IoT systems implemented for data collection, analysis and automation than operational technology that controls physical processes. “One of the biggest weaknesses in port cyber security,” he said. “We therefore strongly recommend separating the physical networks of operational technology or IoT from the administrative networks.”

Pradeep Luthria, Senior Partner at Saiber Innovation Technology, a cyber security solution provider in Dubai (UAE), calls for better communication about attacks: “If we got to the bottom of the causes and communicated about them more quickly, we would be better prepared.” His most recent example is an attack at the end of August on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where the internet and web systems were down for days.

One initiative discussed was the international Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC), a central coordination point for the timely exchange of information on cyber threats between trusted stakeholders. Its focus is on information technology, operational technology and IoT. “The MTS-ISAC and other non-governmental organizations can share information within minutes instead of weeks and months later, as is the case with some government agencies,” Dickerson pointed out.

There is no shortage of rules and regulations for cybersecurity. Gadi Benmoshe, who is also Vice Chairman of the Data Collaboration Committee at the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) highlighted the IAPH Cybersecurity Guidelines for Ports and Port Facilities. The IAPH is also supporting the IMO’s mandatory requirement for a “Maritime Single Window”, which came into force this year. This enables ship information to be exchanged on a central digital platform. “The IAPH is proposing to the IMO that the member states introduce a binding legal framework for cyber security of the Maritime Single Window by April 2025,” announced Benmoshe. He also reminded the audience that the topics of cyber attack mitigation and harmonizing port cyber security standards will feature prominently in next week’s IAPH World Ports Conference in Hamburg.

Cybersecurity requires constant focus and on-going development, the experts agreed. Luthria believes it is important to make people responsible and accountable for this and Benmoshe is pinning his hopes on artificial intelligence, which could help to better detect and prevent cyber-attacks. In conclusion Dickerson had a useful tip, “Restrict your IT, operational technology and IoT architectures from being accessible from the public internet to reduce potential attacks.”

The full session Connecting Ports #09 is available on YouTube Connecting Ports | Session#09 | Uncharted Waters: The Cybersecurity Challenge for Ports (youtube.com)

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Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a logistics consultancy specializing in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals and hinterland facilities sectors. Since its foundation in 1976, the Hamburg-based consultancy has carried out more than 1,800 projects in 136 countries on six continents, covering the entire development cycle of port projects. HPC employs around 100 experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data analysts and scientists as well as mathematicians. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of containers, general cargo and multipurpose freight as well as hinterland traffic.

Autonomous ships transporting goods along coastlines, inland waterways, within cities and even perhaps on the high seas. Does that sound like science fiction? A recent forum convened by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as part of its CONNECTING PORTS talk show series discussed in full these very possibilities, and this future seems anything but remote.

Hamburg, August 20, 2024: Talk show moderator Christina Prieser, Associate Partner at HPC, delved deeply into the future world of water-borne logistics together with three experts: Ørnulf Jan Rødseth, General Manager, Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships (NFAS); Marc Holstein, Head of the Remote Operation Center at SEAFAR in Antwerp and Antoon van Collie, CEO of ZULU Associates.

Rødseth opened the debate with strong evidence that semi-autonomous vessels are already operating on coastal services in Norway. “Since spring 2022, the world’s first semi-autonomous container ship has been transporting mineral fertilizer from the Yara production facility in Porsgrunn to the regional export port in Brevik. The vessel is actually autonomous but still operates with a crew of three and is remotely controlled from a control center,” he reported.

“Seafar technology is currently deployed on over forty vessels mostly inland ships, of which a majority are already operating with reduced crew and are remotely controlled,” remarked Holstein.  “Three of these vessels navigate the Rhine between the Netherlands and Bonn. We have been operating crew-reduced and partially automated ships from a control center for four years. The demand is there, and the system can be seamlessly integrated into the existing infrastructure and traffic flow, especially in Belgium.”

As far as developments in France are concerned van Collie of ZULU Associates gave a summary, “Since May 2024, the French authorities have issued a decree allowing the operation of autonomous ships in French territorial waters. As a designer of such vessels, we are in close talks with the state waterway authority VNF (Voies Navigables de France) to hopefully operate unmanned or partially unmanned ships by next year,” he said.

The moderator HPC’s Prieser turned to the application of autonomous vessels for distribution and logistics within cities. In New York, the plan is to load pallets into small containers on small inland vessels, which will then transfer the goods to cargo bikes or electric vehicles for the last mile using their onboard cranes. While in Paris two small ZULU inland vessels are already employed for urban logistics. One of these is capable of being fuelled by hydrogen.  Van Collie envisions this concept for cities like Hamburg or Berlin as well.

In Norway, by 2026 the food retailer ASKO plans to replace 50 road trailers per day to water using two battery-powered, semi-autonomous ro-ro ships on the Oslo Fjord. “Ro-ro ships have the advantage of requiring minimal infrastructure,” Rødseth told the talk show audience.

Members of the audience were curious about the risk of vessel failures and accidents.  Holstein explained that remote control actually increases the levels of operational safety.  Eight-hour shifts for captains onshore are significantly less tiring than the 12-14 hour shifts often required on board.  Rødseth commented on the easing of crew stress levels through automation eases the crew’s burden of a “tedious 30-day straight course across the Pacific,” for instance. 

The full session Connecting Ports #08 is available on YouTube Connecting Ports | Session #8 | Navigating Next: The Path to Autonomous Maritime Transport (youtube.com)

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About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a logistics consultancy specializing in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals and hinterland facilities sectors. Since its foundation in 1976, the Hamburg-based consultancy has carried out more than 1,800 projects in 136 countries on six continents, covering the entire development cycle of port projects. HPC employs around 100 experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data analysts and scientists as well as mathematicians. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of containers, general cargo and multipurpose freight as well as hinterland traffic.

Joint meeting launched the hydrogen project for airports funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Programme

Hamburg, December 14, 2023 – HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has won the European tender for the project coordination of the “BSR Hydrogen Air Transport – Preparation of Baltic Sea Region Airports for Green Hydrogen” project. The three-year EU-funded project aims to prepare airports in the Baltic Sea Region for the use of gaseous hydrogen for small and regional aircraft and ground equipment and to better connect them to existing aviation hubs. The inaugural partnership meeting recently took place in Hamburg.

Invited by the project’s lead partner Hamburg Airport, the representatives of the 16 project partners, including airport operators, technology companies and research institutions from Sweden, Finland, Poland, the Baltic States and Germany kicked-off their co-operation.

Gaseous hydrogen is seen as the propulsion system of the future, especially for smaller aircraft with up to 80 seats. In a total of three work packages, the project is investigating how airports in the Baltic Sea region can be prepared for its use. The focus is on the supply chain of hydrogen to the airport, its storage at the airport, refuelling in aircraft and ground vehicles, the design of handling processes in compliance with safety regulations and fire protection, as well as the consideration of legal framework conditions, economic efficiency, and business plans. Demonstration flights of a hydrogen-powered aircraft between several project partner airports are also planned to bring the project to a successful conclusion.

HPC won the project coordination contract in a European tender process. The tasks include project coordination and ensuring that the project is implemented according to plan.

Jan Eike Hardegen, Head of Environment at Hamburg Airport, said on the occasion of the project launch: “The project is a beacon on the way to CO2-neutral aviation. The project will develop and test solutions for green aviation as well as for the use of gaseous hydrogen on the ground for vehicles and terminal operations. A changeover of this magnitude can succeed if we work together with other industry players. With HPC, we have an experienced project manager on board who has already successfully implemented international logistics projects on a comparable scale. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with all project participants.”

Dr. Olaf Zeike, Project Manager at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, also commented on the project: “In this project, we are able to successfully combine our expertise from aviation projects, the development of hydrogen logistics chains, co-funding management and the experience of multi-year coordination of Interreg projects for the benefit of the intended project success. We support the climate goals of the project partners and are pleased to be able to make a tangible contribution to the decarbonization of aviation and the revitalization of regional air transportation.”

HPC has proven expertise based on more than 50 national and international airport projects and around 80 funding projects. HPC funding experts have already successfully contributed their know-how to project development and applications for the funding programme.

Further information on the range of consulting services in the field of airport terminals and co-funding can be found on the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a logistics consultancy specializing in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals and hinterland facilities sectors. Since its foundation in 1976, the Hamburg-based consultancy has carried out more than 1,800 projects in 136 countries on six continents, covering the entire development cycle of port projects. HPC employs around 100 experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data analysts and scientists as well as mathematicians. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of containers, general cargo and multipurpose freight as well as hinterland traffic.

Innovative Wasserstoff-Initiative hebt ab: HPC koordiniert wegweisendes Projekt zur Vorbereitung von Ostseeflughäfen auf grüne Luftfahrt

Gemeinsames Meeting eröffnete das vom Intereg Baltic Sea Programme geförderte Wasserstoff-Projekt für Flughäfen

Hamburg, 14. Dezember 2023 – HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) hat das europäische Ausschreibungsverfahren um das Projektmanagement des „BSR Hydrogen Air Transport – Preparation of Baltic Sea Region Airports for Green Hydrogen“ Projekts für sich entschieden. Das auf drei Jahre angelegte und von der EU geförderte Projekt hat zum Ziel, Flughäfen in der Ostseeregion auf den Einsatz von gasförmigem Wasserstoff für Klein- und Regionalflugzeuge sowie Bodengeräte vorzubereiten und besser an bestehende Luftfahrt-Hubs anzubinden. Das Eröffnungsmeeting fand kürzlich in Hamburg statt.

Unter der Leitung des Lead-Partners Hamburg Airport haben sich Vertreter der insgesamt 16 Projektpartner darunter Flughafenbetreiber, Technologieunternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen aus Schweden, Finnland, Polen, den baltischen Staaten und Deutschland getroffen.

Gasförmiger Wasserstoff gilt speziell für kleinere Flugzeuge mit bis zu 80 Sitzen als Antrieb der Zukunft. In insgesamt fünf Arbeitspaketen untersucht das Projekt, wie Flughäfen der Ostseeanrainer-Staaten auf seine Verwendung vorbereitet werden können. Dabei stehen Fragen der Lieferkette von Wasserstoff zum Flughafen, seiner Lagerung auf ihnen, die Vertankung in Flugzeuge und Bodenfahrzeug, die Ausgestaltung von Handling-Prozessen unter Beachtung von Sicherheitsvorschriften und Brandschutz sowie die Berücksichtigung rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen, Wirtschaftlichkeit und Businesspläne im Mittelpunkt. Zum erfolgreichen Projektabschluss sind zudem Demonstrationsflüge eines wasserstoff-betriebenen Flugzeugs zwischen mehreren Projektpartnerflughäfen geplant.

HPC hat in einem europäischen Ausschreibungsverfahren das Projektmanagement gewonnen. Zu den Aufgaben gehört die Projektkoordination sowie das Sicherstellen der planmäßigen Projektumsetzung.

Jan Eike Hardegen, Leiter Umwelt bei Hamburg Airport, sagte anlässlich des Projektstarts: “Das Projekt ist ein Leuchtturm auf dem Weg zu einer CO2-neutralen Luftfahrt. Es zeigt, dass grüne Luftfahrt optimalerweise den Betrieb grüner Mobilität auch im Terminalbetrieb mitdenkt. Eine Umstellung von dieser Tragweite kann im Schulterschluss gemeinsam mit anderen Branchenteilnehmern gelingen. Mit HPC haben wir einen erfahren Projektmanager an Bord, der bereits internationale Logistikprojekte in vergleichbarem Umfang erfolgreich umgesetzt hat. Wir freuen uns auf die fruchtbare Zusammenarbeit mit allen Projektteilnehmern.”

Dr. Olaf Zeike, Projekt Manager bei HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, äußerte sich ebenfalls zum Projekt: “Bei diesem Projekt konnten wir unsere Expertise aus Projekten der Luftfahrt, dem Aufbau von Wasserstoff-Logistikketten, dem Fördermittelmanagement sowie der mehrjährigen Koordination von Interreg-Projekten erfolgreich zum Wohle des anvisierten Projekterfolgs kombinieren. Wir unterstützen die Klimaziele der Projektpartner und freuen uns, auf diese Weise einen handfesten Beitrag zur Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt wie auch zur Wiederbelebung des regionalen Luftverkehrs leisten zu können.”

HPC bringt eine ausgewiesene Expertise mit, die auf mehr als 50 nationalen und internationalen Flughafenprojekten sowie etwa 80 Fördermittelprojekten basiert. HPC-Fördermittelexperten konnten ihr Knowhow bereits bei der Projektentwicklung und Beantragung beim Förderprogramm erfolgreich einbringen.

Weitere Informationen über das Angebot von Beratungsdienstleistungen im Bereich Intermodal Transport und Simulation finden Sie auf der Website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Über HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting ist ein Logistikberatungsunternehmen, das sich auf Strategie- und Transformationsdienstleistungen für die Sektoren Häfen, Terminals und Hinterland-Anlagen spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1976 hat das Hamburger Beratungsunternehmen ca. 1.800 Projekte in 136 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten durchgeführt, die den gesamten Entwicklungszyklus von Hafenprojekten abdecken. HPC beschäftigt rund 100 Fachexperten mit einem Hintergrund als Terminalbetreiber, Software-Ingenieure, Logistikmanager, Verkehrsökonomen, Datenanalysten und -wissenschaftler sowie Mathematiker. Als Tochterunternehmen der Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) hat HPC seine Wurzeln im Hafenumschlag von Containern, Stückgut und Mehrzweckfracht sowie im Hinterlandverkehr.

Hamburg, 19 October 2023 – ALG Company (ALG), headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has taken a bold step towards optimizing their rail terminal capacity to meet the growing demands of the evolving trade landscape. In response to changing trade routes and the rerouting of cargo due to recent geopolitical developments, ALG has selected HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), a renowned intermodal terminal specialist, to review their current terminal concept and conduct a feasibility study for its optimization and development.

The ALG Terminal in Almaty currently plays a pivotal role in handling a diverse range of cargo, including 20 and 40-foot containers, cars, breakbulk, and large-size equipment. It also offers storage services in temporary storage warehouses and customs warehouses within a free zone. Recognizing the need to adapt to the shifting trade dynamics, ALG is committed to ensuring their terminal remains a major logistics hub.

Indira Tanirbergenova, CEO at ALG Company, underlines the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The changes in trade routes across the Middle Corridor connecting Asia with Europe overland, have led to increased demand for efficient rail trade infrastructure in Kazakhstan. We believe that by working closely with HPC, we can better position ourselves to meet these demands and contribute to the growth of our region’s trade activities.”

Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the middle corridor is set to benefit significantly from increased volumes passing through Kazakhstan – which formerly were transported through Russia. This strategic location underscores the critical role that ALG can play in facilitating trade along the middle route. At the same time demand is increasing in the Almaty region as well as neighbouring countries.

HPC has been tasked with developing a comprehensive planning framework that includes a concept revision. This revision entails operational data analysis, market analysis, and volume forecasting. Furthermore, it involves a meticulous review of the current terminal concept, dwell times, train schedules, gate processes, loading and unloading processes, and storage capacities. Following this analysis, HPC has developed an operational concept that presents various development options and operational refinements to meet ALG Company’s evolving needs.

Frank Busse, Partner and VP Europe at HPC, emphasizes the significance of local context in their planning approach, stating, “Understanding the local framework conditions and existing planning is essential to develop viable concepts. Our goal is to provide ALG with a range of options that will empower them to make informed decisions regarding the future development of their rail terminal.”

HPC has a proven track record of developing intermodal rail terminals worldwide, having successfully completed approximately 130 projects in this specialized field. By leveraging their expertise in analysing, forecasting, simulating, and master planning environmentally friendly transportation infrastructure, HPC has consistently delivered innovative and efficient solutions. Their commitment to sustainable logistics aligns perfectly with ALG’s aspirations for their terminal’s future.

For more information on intermodal terminal consulting services, please visit the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Contact

Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting operates as a logistics consulting company, specialising in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals, and rail sectors. Since its establishment in 1976, the Hamburg-based consulting company has delivered approximately 1,800 projects across 135 countries spanning six continents along the entire port project development cycle. HPC employs about 100 domain experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data scientists and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port and Logistics Corporation (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of container, breakbulk and multipurpose, as well as hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

HPC optimiert Bahnterminal der ALG Company in Kasachstan

Hamburg, 19. Oktober 2023 – Die ALG Company (ALG) mit Hauptsitz in Almaty, Kasachstan, hat einen wichtigen Schritt zur Optimierung ihrer Bahnterminalkapazität unternommen, um den wachsenden Anforderungen der sich entwickelnden Handelsbeziehungen gerecht zu werden. Als Reaktion auf die sich ändernden Handelsrouten sowie die Umleitung von Gütern aufgrund der jüngsten geopolitischen Entwicklungen hat ALG den renommierten Spezialisten für intermodale Terminals, HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), mit der Überprüfung des aktuellen Terminalkonzeptes und der Durchführung einer Machbarkeitsstudie für dessen Optimierung und Entwicklung beauftragt.

Das ALG-Terminal in Almaty spielt derzeit eine zentrale Rolle beim Umschlag einer breiten Palette von Gütern, darunter 20- und 40-Fuß-Container, Autos, Stückgut und Großgeräte. Es bietet auch Güterlagerung und die Nutzung von Zolllagern innerhalb einer Freizone an. ALG erkennt die Notwendigkeit, sich den sich wandelnden Handelsbedingungen anzupassen, und setzt sich mit Entschlossenheit dafür ein, dass sein Terminal eine Schlüsselrolle in der Logistik behält.

Indira Tanirbergenova, CEO der ALG Company, unterstreicht die Bedeutung dieser Zusammenarbeit: “Die Veränderungen der Handelsrouten über den Mittleren Korridor, der Asien mit Europa auf dem Landweg verbindet, haben zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach einer effizienten Infrastruktur für den Schienentransport in Kasachstan geführt. Wir glauben, dass wir uns durch die enge Zusammenarbeit mit HPC besser positionieren können, um diese Anforderungen zu bedienen und zum Wachstum der Handelsaktivitäten in unserer Region beizutragen.”

Aufgrund der aktuellen Situation in der Ukraine wird der Mittlere Korridor erheblich von der Zunahme der durch Kasachstan geführten Transportmengen profitieren, die früher über die nördlichere Route durch Russland gesteuert wurden. Diese strategische Lage unterstreicht die entscheidende Rolle, die das ALG-Terminal bei der Erleichterung des Handels auf der mittleren Route spielen kann. Gleichzeitig steigt die Nachfrage in der Region Almaty und in den Nachbarländern.

HPC wurde mit der Erarbeitung eines umfassenden Entwicklungskonzeptes beauftragt, das auch eine Überarbeitung des bestehenden Konzeptes beinhaltet. Diese Revision umfasst eine Betriebsdatenanalyse, eine Marktanalyse sowie eine Mengenprognose. Darüber hinaus wurden die derzeitigen Leistungs- und Lagerparameter, die Zugfahrpläne, die Gate-Prozesse, sowie die Be- und Entladeprozesse analysiert. Im Anschluss an diese Analyse hat HPC ein Betriebskonzept entwickelt, das verschiedene Entwicklungsoptionen und betriebliche Verfeinerungen aufzeigt, um den sich entwickelnden Bedürfnissen der ALG Company gerecht zu werden.

Frank Busse, Partner und VP Europe bei HPC, betont die Bedeutung des regionalen Kontextes für den Planungsansatz: “Um tragfähige Konzepte zu entwickeln, ist es wichtig, die lokalen Rahmenbedingungen und bestehenden Planungen zu verstehen und zu berücksichtigen. Unser Ziel ist es, der ALG eine Reihe von Optionen an die Hand zu geben, die sie in die Lage versetzen, fundierte Entscheidungen über die zukünftige Entwicklung ihres Bahnterminals zu treffen.”

HPC kann auf eine langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von intermodalen Bahnterminals weltweit zurückblicken und hat bereits rund 130 Projekte in diesem Spezialgebiet erfolgreich umgesetzt. Durch die Nutzung ihrer Expertise in der Analyse, Prognose, Simulation und Masterplanung umweltfreundlicher Transportinfrastrukturen liefert HPC innovative und effiziente Lösungen. Das Engagement von HPC für eine nachhaltige Logistik deckt sich idealerweise mit den Zielen der ALG für die Zukunft ihres Terminals.

Weitere Informationen zu Beratungsleistungen rund um Intermodal- und Bahn-Terminals finden Sie auf der folgenden Website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Kontakt

Steffi Karsten, HPC-Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

Über HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting ist ein global agierendes Logistikberatungsunternehmen, das sich auf Strategie- und Transformationsdienstleistungen für die Sektoren Häfen, Terminals und Bahn spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1976 hat das Hamburger Beratungsunternehmen rund 1.800 Projekte in 135 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten entlang des gesamten Entwicklungszyklus von Hafenprojekten durchgeführt. HPC beschäftigt rund 100 Experten aus den Bereichen Terminalplaner, Software-Ingenieure, Logistikmanager, Verkehrsökonomen, Datenwissenschaftler und Mathematiker. Als Tochterunternehmen der Hamburger Hafen- und Logistikgesellschaft (HHLA) hat HPC seine Wurzeln im Hafenumschlag von Containern, Stückgut und Massengut sowie im Hinterlandbetrieb.

Hamburg, 04 September 2023 – The U.S. Department of State, Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) program, in consultation with the MTA Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia (MTA) and Amentum, a premier leader in global engineering, project management and solution integration, has chosen the port specialist HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as its trusted partner to perform comprehensive IT management services for establishing a National Maritime Single Window (NMSW).

The introduction of such a platform aims to enhance transparency in government processes concerning international maritime transportation and foster interagency collaboration. By streamlining operations and facilitating efficient information exchange, the launch of the NMSW will bring significant improvements to the logistics industry and position Georgia as a crucial hub of the Middle Corridor and gateway to Europe.

A National Maritime Single Window is an electronic platform that facilitates the exchange of information between government agencies and the shipping industry. It serves as a centralized system for reporting and processing maritime transport-related information, including cargo, vessel, crew, and port details. As of January 1, 2024, all public authorities of International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states are required to establish, maintain, and use such systems in ports.

Georgian ports including the Port of Batumi, Port of Poti, the Kulevi Terminal and the Supsa Terminal handle an annual cargo throughput of 50 million tonnes and 2.2 million TEU, and currently lack from a multiport data information exchange platform.

The importance of a project of this supranational scale is reflected in its governance structure. Funded by Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) program and managed by International Crime Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the project is being operationalized by Amentum to be commissioned and managed in the future by the MTA as owner of the Georgia MSW.

HPC, in partnership with software provider Prodevelop and local Plisk Consulting, emerged victorious from a competitive tender process issued by EXBS. Their collective expertise will encompass defining, designing, developing, and implementing the National Maritime Single Window for Georgia. The scope of HPC’s work covers process definition, requirement engineering, and software implementation support in compliance with IMO regulations.

During the stakeholder workshop in July, Aleksi Akhvlediani, the recently appointed new Director of the MTA, highlighted the value of the initiative, stating, “By adopting the National Maritime Single Window, we are actively pursuing increased efficiency and attractiveness to the logistics industry. This step represents a significant advancement in Georgia’s digital supply chain infrastructure and is a crucial development for our economic growth and Georgia’s geopolitical significance of the Middle Corridor.”

Nuno Nunes, Project Lead at HPC, emphasized the value of inclusion and effectiveness of such a digital data exchange system, stating, “The collaboration provided by a National Maritime Single Window enables better support to the private sector by facilitating faster governmental agency interventions in processes. This results in more efficient customs procedures, enhanced transparency in import and export operations, and supports integration between Asia and Europe.”

The implementation of a Maritime Single Window will be instrumental in developing the middle corridor. By digitizing cargo information exchange, it significantly enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness, particularly when faced with the complexities and transitions associated with multiple border controls. Georgia’s proactive approach should serve as an example for others to follow.

HPC recognizes the importance of including all stakeholders in this transformative initiative. As a strategic partner, HPC is committed to ensuring fostering an inclusive and seamless integration process. HPC boasts extensive, global experience in supporting governments and port authorities in implementing state-of-the-art collaboration platforms, including national maritime single window systems and port community systems.

For more information on IT implementation and community system integration services, please visit the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting operates as a logistics consulting company, specialising in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals, and rail sectors. Since its establishment in 1976, the Hamburg-based consulting company has delivered about 1,800 projects across 135 countries spanning six continents along the entire port project development cycle. HPC employs about 100 domain experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists, data scientists and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port and Logistics Corporation (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of container, breakbulk and multipurpose, as well as hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

HPC unterstützt Georgiens „National Maritime Single Window“-Initiative mittels IT-Management

Hamburg, 04. September 2023 – Das US Außenministerium hat im Rahmen des Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) Programms in Absprache mit der MTA Maritime Transport Agency von Georgien (MTA) und Amentum, einem führenden Unternehmen für weltweites Engineering, Projektmanagement und Lösungsintegration, den Hafenspezialisten HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) als kompetenten Partner für die Erbringung umfassender IT-Management-Dienstleistungen zur Errichtung eines National Maritime Single Window (NMSW) ausgewählt.

Die Einführung einer solchen Plattform zielt darauf ab, die Transparenz der behördlichen Prozesse im internationalen Seeverkehr zu erhöhen und die behördenübergreifende Zusammenarbeit zu fördern. Durch die Straffung der Abläufe und die Erleichterung eines effizienten Informationsaustauschs wird die Etablierung des NMSW erhebliche Verbesserungen für die Logistikbranche mit sich bringen und Georgien als wichtiges Drehkreuz des Mittleren Korridors und Tor zu Europa positionieren.

Ein National Maritime Single Window ist eine elektronische Plattform, die den Informationsaustausch zwischen staatlichen Stellen und der Schifffahrtsindustrie erleichtert. Es dient als zentrales System für die Meldung und Verarbeitung von Informationen über den Seeverkehr, einschließlich Fracht, Schiff, Besatzung und Hafendaten. Ab dem 1. Januar 2024 sind alle Behörden der Mitgliedsstaaten der Internationalen Seeschifffahrtsorganisation (IMO) verpflichtet, solche Systeme in den Häfen einzurichten, zu pflegen und zu nutzen.

Die georgischen Häfen, darunter der Hafen von Batumi, der Hafen von Poti, das Kulevi Terminal sowie das Supsa-Terminal, haben einen jährlichen Frachtumschlag von 50 Millionen Tonnen und 2,2 Millionen TEU und verfügen derzeit nicht über eine Plattform für den Austausch von Daten über mehrere Häfen.

Die Bedeutung eines Projekts dieser supranationalen Größenordnung spiegelt sich in seiner Governance-Struktur wider. Das Projekt wird vom EXBS-Programm des US-Außenministeriums finanziert und vom International Crime Investigative Training Assistance Programm (ICITAP) des US-Justizministeriums (DOJ) verwaltet. Derzeit operationalisiert von Amentum, soll das Projekt in Zukunft von MTA, dem Inhaber des NMSW von Georgien, beauftragt und durchgeführt werden.

HPC hat sich zusammen mit seinen Partnern, dem Softwareanbieter Prodevelop und dem lokalen Unternehmen Plisk Consulting, in einem von EXBS durchgeführten Ausschreibungsprozess durchgesetzt. Ihre gemeinsame Expertise umfasst die Definition, das Design, die Entwicklung und die Implementierung des National Maritime Single Window für Georgien. Der Aufgabenbereich von HPC reicht von der Prozessdefinition über das Anforderungsmanagement bis zur Unterstützung bei der Softwareimplementierung in Übereinstimmung mit den IMO-Vorschriften.

Während eines Stakeholder-Workshops im Juli hob Aleksi Akhvlediani, der kürzlich ernannte neue Direktor der MTA, den Wert der Initiative hervor und erklärte: “Mit der Einführung des National Maritime Single Window streben wir aktiv nach mehr Effizienz und Attraktivität für die Logistikbranche. Dieser Schritt stellt einen bedeutenden Fortschritt in Georgiens digitaler Lieferketteninfrastruktur dar und ist eine entscheidende Entwicklung für unser Wirtschaftswachstum und Georgiens geopolitische Bedeutung des Mittleren Korridors.”

Nuno Nunes, Projektleiter bei HPC, betonte den Wert der Beteiligung und die Effektivität eines solchen digitalen Datenaustauschsystems: “Die Zusammenarbeit, die durch ein NMSW gewährleistet wird, ermöglicht eine bessere Unterstützung des Privatsektors, indem sie ein schnelleres Eingreifen der Regierungsbehörden in die Prozesse gestattet. Dies führt zu effizienteren Zollverfahren, erhöhter Transparenz bei Import- und Exportvorgängen und unterstützt die Integration zwischen Asien und Europa.”

Die Einführung eines NMSW wird für die Entwicklung des mittleren Korridors von entscheidender Bedeutung sein. Durch die Digitalisierung des Frachtinformationsaustauschs werden Effizienz und Kostenwirksamkeit erheblich gesteigert, insbesondere angesichts der Komplexität und der Übergänge, die mit den zahlreichen Grenzkontrollen verbunden sind. Georgiens proaktiver Ansatz sollte als Beispiel für andere dienen, die ihm folgen sollten.

HPC betont die Bedeutung, alle Beteiligten in diese transformative Initiative einzubeziehen. Als strategischer Partner setzt sich HPC für die Förderung eines inklusiven und nahtlosen Integrationsprozesses ein. HPC verfügt über umfangreiche, weltweite Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Regierungen und Hafenbehörden bei der Implementierung von hochmodernen Kollaborationsplattformen, einschließlich NMSW und Port Community Systemen.

Weitere Informationen zur IT-Implementierung und zur Integration von Community Systemen finden Sie auf der folgenden Website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Kontakt

Steffi Karsten, HPC-Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

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HPC Hamburg Port Consulting ist ein global agierendes Logistikberatungsunternehmen, das sich auf Strategie- und Transformationsdienstleistungen für die Sektoren Häfen, Terminals und Bahn spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1976 hat das Hamburger Beratungsunternehmen rund 1.800 Projekte in 135 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten entlang des gesamten Entwicklungszyklus von Hafenprojekten durchgeführt. HPC beschäftigt rund 100 Experten aus den Bereichen Terminalbetreiber, Software-Ingenieure, Logistikmanager, Verkehrsökonomen, Datenwissenschaftler und Mathematiker. Als Tochterunternehmen der Hamburger Hafen- und Logistikgesellschaft (HHLA) hat HPC seine Wurzeln im Hafenumschlag von Containern, Stückgut und Mehrzweckfracht sowie im Hinterlandbetrieb.