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MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO SEE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AS A GREAT ENABLER TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES , ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY AIMS AND ULTIMATELY PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY .
state-of-the-art port management solutions , while also ensuring a strong return on investment aligned with the goals and ambitions of ABP .
The project , which began in June , will span multiple phases across all of ABP ’ s ports . Wärtsilä ’ s Vessel Traffic Services system and Port Management Information System are expected to be integrated into the Port of Southampton before April 2023 , with other solutions subsequently being deployed across ABP ’ s 20 other ports . The agreement with ABP includes an ongoing human factor review to ensure the existing control room environment is optimised for people ’ s needs and is fully compliant with all national and international standards and guidelines .
The framework agreement , valid for at least the next five years , formalises a shared vision and commitment from both organisations to develop modern smart port applications through extensive and long-term collaboration .
“ We are delighted to be working with Wärtsilä on a programme that really delivers towards our vision of a modern , digital port ,” said Harm Van Weezel , Chief Information Officer at ABP . “ Wärtsilä ’ s approach – forming a deep and longterm partnership that is mutually beneficial to both organisations – really stood out to everyone at ABP . We are looking forward to the vast benefits this programme will bring .”
Håkan Agnevall , President and CEO , Wärtsilä Corporation , added : “ This is a landmark contract that will have a profound impact on the sustainability , resilience and efficiency of global supply chains . Digitalisation offers great potential for the maritime industry to reach its ambitious emissions reductions targets . That is why the expertise within Wärtsilä Voyage plays such an important role in the pathway to zero emissions and continues to be integral to Wärtsilä ’ s strategy to generate genuine and long-term change for our sector .”
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