Technological innovation, often disruptive for the structures of several sectors, is now a constant in every sphere of society and economy. The maritime-port sector is no exception. Some innovations are attributable to a logic of internal development of the sector in terms of improving operational performance through the advancement of technology.

Trends such as autonomous ships are part of a wider phenomenon, for which shipping and port services are just an application example, although important and with their own specificities.

This category also includes advanced materials, sensors, communication technologies, big data and their analysis, robotics and automation. In most advanced ports, the handling of containers is often entrusted to unmanned service vehicles and now the projects to extend this automation even to the inner harbors, remotely controlled, are finally seemingly entering the realization phase. The session explores the analysis of available and developing technologies, their impact, and presents application case histories promoted by leading companies in the sector. A panel will be dedicated to the strategies that governments, local authorities, universities, ports and large companies are pursuing to encourage the creation and growth of innovative start-ups in the maritime-port sector.

Main Topics:

• Evolution in navigation and communication systems
• Maritime autonomous systems
• Automation of port and inner harbor handling
• Supervisory systems and integrated port management
• New generation containers
• Blockchain technology applications
• Big Data & Analytics applications
• Robotics and automation
• Augmented reality
• Internet of Things
• Cloud Platforms

 

8.30 a.m. Conference registration

CHAIRMAN: Giordano Bruno Guerrini, President, BIC

Welcome greetings
Nicola Carlone, Commander, Genoa Coast Guard

9.30 a.m. First session: Innovation in Port Area

Giancarlo Vinacci, Councilor for the Economic Development, Municipality of Genoa

Domenico La Tella, Port Authorities

Francesca Moglia, AdsP Western Ligurian Sea

Technology innovation in the new Vado Gateway terminal
Raffaello Cioni, COO, APM Terminals Vado Liguria

Tools of risk management 4.0
Alessandro Zanardi, Loss Prevention Consultant AXA Matrix, AXA XL Risk Consulting, AXA XL, a division of AXA

Matteo Apollonio, VP Sales Italy Transport & Logistics, DBA LAB

The digitized logistic between PLN and blockchain
Ivano Russo, General Manager, Confetra

Valentina Teofoli, Sales Manager, Gruppo Centro Paghe

Ship fumes. Prevention and overview on the possible causes
Emanuele Colombo, T.V. (CP), Port Authorities

Reducing shipping emissions in port: possible next future
Federico Grasso, ARPAL

Michele Perugini, IT Manager, Equipnet

Closing session 1 p.m.

Morning session: Engineers will be awarded 3 training credits

 

2 p.m. Second session: Innovation in Port Area

Chairman: Paola Gualeni, Associate Professor, University of Genoa

Martina Rossi, Cluster Tecnologico Nazionale Trasporti

Naval automation and Shore Connection
 Pasquale Tripodi, Commander, Italian Navy

Giuseppe Troina, Captain of Vessel, Port Authorities

Hydrographic Standard Evolution for a Safer Sea
Lamberto Orlando Lamberti, Vice-Director, Istituto Idrografico della Marina

FREIGHT FORWARDER 2.0: Hardware Vs Software nella supply chain globale
Giampaolo Botta, Member of Advisory Body IT&Digital Innovation, Fedespedi 

From smart ship to unmanned ship: the evolution of the species
Sandro Stefani, Professor of automatic control naval system, Italian Academy Foundation of Merchant Marine

Practical implementation of robotic technologies for the inspection of ships
Enrico Carrara, Marine Technical Excellence Centre-Structures and Calculation Tolls, RINA Services
Cesare Mario Rizzo, Professor, University of Genoa

Salvatore Squillaci, Product Manager Analyzers, SICK

Fleet Operation Center and Data Revolution: Sirm’s Vision
Gaetano Volpe, Marketing Responsible, SIRM Italia

Big data: a game changing perspective on business growth
Vincenzo Galati, Director Performance Engineering, Carnival Corporation

6 p.m.  Conclusion

 

Afternoon session: Engineers will be awarded 3 training credits