OREANDA-NEWS. June 02, 2015. Modern harbors are confronted with major challenges. They need to adapt to new requirements such as increased size and complexity of the fleet, in particular ultra-large container ships, stricter requirements on environmental performance and alternative fuels. Critical infrastructure like ports need to adhere to the highest security standards in order to protect the vital assets. Air pollution, land use and the impacts of hinterland transport are issues which affect many port-cities throughout the world. Today, besides cost and logistic integration, energy supply and air pollution are core drivers for making harbors internationally competitive.

This is exactly what the comprehensive Siemens portfolio for harbors addresses. Siemens offers IT and digitalization solutions like intelligent traffic management systems and integrated truck guide systems that prevents congestion in the hinterland and enhance efficiency in dispatching processes. The integration and synchronization of these transport processes is a key competitive factor for all stakeholders in the logistics chain. Port security measures and technologies – protect people and assets – and ensure business continuity. Environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost-effective methods for shuttling traffic over short and medium distances enable significant reductions in CO2 emissions and air pollution and offer economic benefits.

The Siemens portfolio permits ships docked in port to connect to land-based power grids, thus allowing to shut down diesel generators and to cut off the most emissions, fine dust and noise. An innovative microgrid approach integrates renewable energies and optimizes the usage of fossil generation thus cutting overall annual energy costs, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving operational efficiency. Additionally optimized control functions from Siemens boost the energy efficiency of container port cranes through enhancements to the control system.

The 29th IAPH International World Ports Conference takes place at the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH) from June 1 to 5, 2015. Meet us at booth 4 on the 2nd floor.