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Nov 21, 2023 // Matthew Wittemeier

Unpacking Gender Equality in Logistics, Australia is in the driver’s seat.

My journey into the world of gender inclusivity started in 2020 when Dr. Eva Savelsberg, Senior Vice President of INFORM's Logistics Division, and I co-founded "Women in Maritime" to highlight the incredible contributions of women in the maritime industry.

Mar 14, 2022 // Matthew Wittemeier

Why Live Events Matter

As I sit on the train from London back to Germany, I’ve got the time to reflect on this year’s first live, in-person event, the Container Terminal Automation Conference (CTAC) 2022. Since 2020, the event has been held digitally, and this past week (March 9-10) saw it return to London.

Feb 10, 2022 // Matthew Wittemeier

Shifts in Commerce: Three Trends to Look Out for as a Retailer in 2022

The consumer retail vertical has always been quick to adopt the “adapt, evolve, or die” mentality as it tries to stay ahead of consumer demands. We saw chaos, bankruptcies, and retailers drawing down cash in 2020 to stay afloat while the world figured out how to deal with a global pandemic.

Feb 26, 2021 // Matthew Wittemeier

Intermodal Terminal Operations: A Tale of Two Terminals

Everything is easier with the right tools, and intermodal terminal operations are certainly no exception. The right terminal operating system makes the difference between average and industry-leading efficiency, productivity, and growth.

Aug 17, 2020 // Matthew Wittemeier

Managing Artificial Peak

Having recently attended the Post&Parcel Live event in June, we weren’t surprised to find many of the parcel operator’s presentations about how they were managing their response to the COVID-19 pandemic now affecting nearly every country in the world.

Jul 31, 2020 // Matthew Wittemeier

A How-to Guide for Upgrading From Legacy Systems

Due to issues such as demands stemming from increasingly advanced technologies, the growing impact of increased vessel sizes and attendant container loads, a lack of physical space to store containers, and a desire to simplify complex IT landscapes, many terminals are looking to advance beyond legacy systems and streamline their processes.

Jun 17, 2020 // Matthew Wittemeier

Port Technology: AI and Resilience Webinar QA Explored

We recently had the pleasure of Sponsoring the Port Technology Webinar: AI and Resiliency where Dr. Eva Savelsberg, amonst others explored the impacts of AI, Operations Reserach, Machine Learning, and Data Management on the future of our industry.

May 23, 2017 // Matthew Wittemeier

Automation and Technological Innovation is Crucial to the Future of Ports, Part 2

Last week we explored automation, the key trend at this year’s German American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Conference, World Port Development's Port and Terminal Technology Conference, Port Technolgy International's Container Terminal Automation Conference, and TOC Asia 2017.

May 17, 2017 // Matthew Wittemeier

Automation and Technological Innovation is Crucial to the Future of Ports, Part 1

Reviewing the notes from four terminal conferences, held on three continents, all during the month of April, one cannot help but see the convergence of the industry, globally, on a single major theme: automation. But why now? Automation has been around for over two decades with very low market saturation achieved.