Yvo Saanen is keynote speaker at the 12th International Conference on Logistics and Maritime Systems

We are happy to announce that Yvo Saanen is the keynote speaker and present at the 12th International Conference on Logistics and Maritime Systems (LOGMS) in Hamburg.

The theme of the conference will be “Digital Waves in Logistics and Maritime Systems: Sailing Towards Efficiency.” The conference, held from 26 to 29 August 2024, aims to provide a forum for exchanging ideas on the latest developments in the field of logistics and maritime systems among participants from universities and related industries around the world, and to seek opportunities for collaboration among its participants.

As the global volatility of shipping and logistics intensifies during various crises, optimising global supply chains is becoming imperative. In our global environment, it is of utmost importance to create efficient and adaptive supply chains by utilising smart technologies such as AI, IoT, and Big Data. LOGMS 2024 is intended to provide an open academic discussion on these topics.

In his role as Managing Director and Founder of Portwise, Yvo Saanen is in charge of all port and terminal-related projects worldwide, focusing on the planning and optimisation process of container terminals by means of simulation and emulation. Yvo Saanen has participated in various projects, ranging from long-term development, process improvement, terminal extensions, and redesign of handling systems, to the design of greenfield terminals. Examples include DP World’s facility in Antwerp, HPH’s Euromax facility in Rotterdam, and OOCL’s facility in Long Beach, as well as recent automated terminals in Rotterdam by APMT and DP World.

The conference takes place at the University of Hamburg and is organised by the Institute of Information Systems.

To learn more about the conference and to register, please visit: www.logms2024.uni-hamburg.de.