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There is less than a month to go until we’re back at the Container Terminal Automation Conference in Valencia, Spain.

This year, in addition to participating as Bronze Sponsors, we’re proud to join industry peers on stage to share practical insights and real‑world experience. If you’re attending CTAC Europe, make sure you don’t miss these sessions:

- Automation vs. Performance: How can the promised benefits of automation really be achieved? — with Christian Blauert, SVP and Global Director - Port and Terminal Development at Moffatt & Nichol.

- From systems to capabilities: Rethinking technology adoption in container terminals — with Oscar Pernia, Chief Technology Officer at NextPort.

- How container terminals can convert digital visibility into operational advantage — with Andy Barrons, Chief Commercial Officer at NextPort.

- Building the data backbone to enable automation and AI — with Oscar Pernia.

Please visit our stand in the main exhibition area, where we'll be on hand to give you a live demonstration of NextPort.

We look forward to connecting with you there.

At CTAC Europe, the future of container terminal operations takes center stage with a focus on automation, efficiency, and innovation. NextPort is at the forefront of these advancements, helping container terminals overcome challenges like siloed data and inefficient asset management. By integrating data from various sources such as Terminal Operating Systems and equipment tracking systems, NextPort provides real-time monitoring, predictive bottleneck analysis, and continuous performance improvement.

Let’s engage, register here.

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NextPort will be at TOC Europe 2025, where industry leaders will discuss the most critical challenges and innovations shaping port and terminal operations. This year's event will cover digitalization, automation, sustainability, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and digital twin solutions. It's an essential event for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in port technology.

Why attend?

TOC Europe offers insights into how new technologies drive efficiency, optimize decision-making, and create smarter, more sustainable ports. With a diverse lineup of industry experts and key players, this is the ideal opportunity to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable knowledge that can transform operations and future-proof your business. NextPort looks forward to being part of the conversation and engaging with peers on the technologies revolutionizing the maritime industry.

For more information, click here.

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We are pleased to share that our co-founder and Head of Technology and Innovation, Dr. Oscar Pernia, spoke this week at MESIS '24 about the critical role of digitization and efficiency in shipping - along with Mare Straetmans , Oscar van Veen and Isabel Moura Ramos .

NextPort was invited by to talk about our journey from traditional physical infrastructure to creating digital twins, which empower decision making through data-driven insights.

During the panel, we highlighted the importance of:

•Fully understanding workflows and processes,

•Smoothly integrate data to measure and analyze,

•Support optimization and decarbonization initiatives,

•And, most importantly, anticipate potential problems for augmented decision-making.

As we continue to move towards a more connected and efficient future, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, driving real change in maritime logistics.

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Start-ups and ports are forging powerful partnerships to drive innovation in the maritime sector. Manuel Martinez de Ubago Alvarez de Sotomayor will join a panel on how emerging companies are transforming port operations at the Smart Ports: Piers of the Future conference, held within the Smart City Expo World Congress framework. This session will explore how collaboration between start-ups, accelerators, and ports fuel new solutions and drive meaningful change in the industry. By embracing these partnerships, ports are becoming more agile, leveraging technology to meet the demands of a fast-evolving global landscape.

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The VIII Latin American and Caribbean Virtual Meeting of Port Logistics Communities, organized by the Sistema Económico Latinoamericano y del Caribe (SELA), will explore key challenges and opportunities for the maritime-port sector, including the impact of supply chain disruptions, security, and the adoption of innovative technologies. As ports in Latin America and the Caribbean navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, collaboration and digital transformation are critical.

Manuel Martinez de Ubago Alvarez de Sotomayor will join a panel on advancing technology in the maritime sector, offering insights on how ports can embrace innovation to remain competitive.

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