The use of ICT technologies The use of ICT technologies within Greek Ports for within Greek Ports for

efficient management of efficient management of Container Terminal Container Terminal

operationsoperations

Apostolos Bizakis Apostolos Bizakis Managing DirectorManaging Director

TREDIT S.A.TREDIT S.A.

FREight Transport Information Technology SolutionsFREight Transport Information Technology Solutions

FRETIS ComponentsFRETIS Components

FRETIS functionalitiesFRETIS functionalities

RTMRTM –– Rail Transport Rail Transport ManagementManagement

Train compositionWagon management

Rail Monitoring

FPCFPC –– Fleet Planning & ControlFleet Planning & Control

FPCFPC –– Proof of DeliveryProof of Delivery

IFTIFT –– IntermodalIntermodal Freight TerminalFreight Terminal

ee--Documents HandlingDocuments Handling

CustomerCustomer

Port Premises Port Premises –– MISMIS

Entry/Exit ControlEntry/Exit Control

Yard PlanningYard Planning

LoadingLoadingUnloading ControlUnloading Control

Resource ManagementResource Management

EE--DocsDocs

Confirmation ofConfirmation ofdocument receptiondocument reception

Confirmation ofConfirmation ofdocument receptiondocument reception

TCP/IPTCP/IPCreation andCreation andSubmission of documentSubmission of document

Creation andCreation andSubmission of documentSubmission of document

CentralCentralDatabaseDatabase

Documents managementsystem

Documents managementsystem

Temporary storageTemporary storagein the databasein the database

Temporary storageTemporary storagein the databasein the database

Conversion intoConversion intoXML fileXML file

Conversion intoConversion intoXML fileXML file

Port MISPort MISPort MISPort MIS

File retrieval for File retrieval for validationvalidation

File retrieval for File retrieval for validationvalidation

Final storage after Final storage after validationvalidation

Final storage after Final storage after validationvalidation

Confirmation ofConfirmation ofdocument receptiondocument reception

Confirmation ofConfirmation ofdocument receptiondocument reception

ICMICM –– IntermodalIntermodal ChainChainManagementManagement

Chain creation - management

Overview of transport execution

Alerts configuration & management

User management

FRETISFRETIS -- IFTIFT

ICT technologies within ICT technologies within Greek Ports for efficient Greek Ports for efficient

management of Container management of Container Terminal operationsTerminal operations

The Integrated SystemThe Integrated System

Yard InventorySystem

Yard InventoryYard InventorySystemSystem

GeographicalInformation

System

GeographicalGeographicalInformation Information

SystemSystem

Yard PlanningSystem

Yard PlanningYard PlanningSystemSystem

Document SubmissionDocumentDocument

SubmissionSubmissionLoading/UnloadingLoading/Loading/UnloadingUnloading

Entry/Exit ControlSystem

Entry/Exit Entry/Exit ControlControlSystemSystem

ResourceManagement

System

ResourceResourceManagementManagement

SystemSystem

CustomerService

CustomerCustomerServiceService

CentralInformationManagement

System

CentralCentralInformationInformationManagement Management

SystemSystem

AdministrativeSupportSystem

AdministrativeAdministrativeSupportSupportSystemSystem

InvoicingSystem

InvoicingInvoicingSystemSystem

The Modularity of the SystemThe Modularity of the System

Container Terminal PanoramaContainer Terminal Panorama

ee--Documents HandlingDocuments Handling

CustomerCustomer

Port Premises Port Premises –– MISMIS

Entry/Exit ControlEntry/Exit Control

Yard PlanningYard Planning

LoadingLoadingUnloading ControlUnloading Control

Resource ManagementResource Management

Document Submission (I)Document Submission (I)

�E-Document submission and control mechanism�XML implementation of standard EDIFACT

messages for container terminal�Different application scenarios based on client

infrastructure:�Connector/client to receive ERP output � Web access for small client with limited infrastructure�Capability for integration with client software

Document SubmissionDocument Submission

Overview of rejected messages

Outgoing messages

Multi-functional interfaceValidation of messages

Overview/Acceptanceof incoming messages

Customer ServiceCustomer Service

�Added value to port services� Interactive web based application

providing accurate real-time information to customers

�Port client can monitor cargo statuses updates through port activities.

�Customer can receive XML messages for further processing within own system.

Customer ServiceCustomer Service

Secure Web Access

UN EDIFACT ContainerHandling

messages

Real time informationavailable also in XML

format

Entry / Exit Control (I)Entry / Exit Control (I)

�Advanced security on inbound/outbound flows of containers, vehicles and drivers.

�Integration capabilities to gate control mechanism:�OCR systems for vehicle ID recognition�Smart card for driver identification�Automatic gate barriers and traffic lights control

�Minimize vehicles’ waiting times and gate congestion

Entry / Exit Control (II)Entry / Exit Control (II)

�Handling of parking slots within container terminal.

�Allocation of slots / Drivers’ guidance- instructions.

�Connection to yard management for collection/delivery of container.

Entry / Exit ControlEntry / Exit Control

Container checking

Vehiclechecking

Documentationcrosschecking

Driverchecking

Parkingallocation

Entry ControlAutomated Entry

Entry ControlAutomated Entry

• System checks Permit

• If OK a ticket states the interchange position

• System checks Permit

• If OK a ticket states the interchange position

Entry ControlAutomated Entry

Entry ControlAutomated Entry

Loading / Unloading ControlLoading / Unloading Control

�Tracking of loading/unloading activities of ships.

�Use with handheld terminals.�Monitor productivity real-time or through

statistical reports.�Provide clients with progress reports and

estimations on process completion time.

Loading / Unloading ControlLoading / Unloading Control

Supervisionof quay activities

with the use of wireless terminals

Statisticaldata and progress

monitoring

Yard PlanningYard Planning

�GIS interface to maximize effectiveness.�Define stacking options based on certain criteria:

�Stacking height, container size�Import, export area�Container with dangerous content (based on

standards)�Stacking based on container owner, etc.

�Possibility to generate ad-hoc movements for container re-positioning creating available space on yard.

Yard PlanningYard PlanningFull graphical

support

Multiplegrouping

capabilities

Multiple editing capabilities

Yard Inventory ControlYard Inventory Control

�Provides the ability to “walk the yard” ensuring high accuracy on yard status.

�Create surveying scenarios.�Batch downloading/uploading to/from

handheld terminals.�Connectivity to GIS interface.

Yard Inventory ControlYard Inventory Control

Comprehensivesurveyingscenarios

Batch uploading

Straightforwardhandheldinterface

Batchdownloading

Geographical Information SystemGeographical Information SystemGeographical projection of yard conditions

Liveisolatedmonitoringof specific areas

Operationhistory

Resource ManagementResource Management

�Provides automation in handling container movement orders.

�Organizes orders, assigns to available resources (straddle carriers), monitors execution.

�Possibility to handle different kind of resources (carriers, forklifts etc.)

�Minimizes carriers’ idle time – Reduction in operating costs.

Resource ManagementResource Management

Graphicalpresentationof available / occupiedequipment

List of equipmentwith real

timestatusRe-routing management

interface

Administrative Support SystemAdministrative Support System

�Handle all crucial administrative operations�Issuing transfer/cargo permits�Storing of customs’ documents�Maintain logistics records

�Reduces volume of paper work.

Administrative Support SystemAdministrative Support System

Electronic logistics warehouse registry

Customs documentation control

Electronic permission issuing

Invoicing SystemInvoicing System

�Implements complex pricing policies�Ship and quay services�Stuffing/stripping�Shifting etc.

�Timely calculation of clients’ financial obligations.

�Integration ability with terminal’s Accounting system.

Invoicing SystemInvoicing System

Automaticcalculation of

customerobligations

Variety of options

Multiple invoicing cases

Benefits for portsBenefits for ports

�Better management of available resources�Increased productivity of port�Effective management of yard area and

available slots�Increased security through control for gate

entry/exit�Control over financial issues

Current/Future EnhancementsCurrent/Future Enhancements�Ship loading plan (Bay Plan) vs. yard plan �Berth management�Extension on management of handling

activities (e.g.: Empty Containers special handling).

�Integration with Fleet Management systems (position verification, handling equipment maintenance management).

�Use of RFID to verify identity and/or positioning within yard

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