Prodevelop and EUROGATE Group have confirmed the partnership, aiming to improve container terminal operations at EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg.
“Together with its partners akquinet port consulting and the University of Hamburg, EUROGATE Group are embarking on an ambitious endeavour to develop a digital twin of processes and equipment, reshaping the landscape of operations and maintenance in Hamburg. Prodevelop’s role within the project is to seamlessly integrate terminal equipment into a unified view, adopting TIC 4.0 standards throughout, optimising operations for enhanced efficiency and productivity,” Prodevelop said in a statement.
Prodevelop will implement its Digital TwinSim solution, integrating terminal equipment into a unified view, adopting TIC 4.0 standards throughout, and optimising operations for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
Miguel Montesinos, CEO of Prodevelop, stated: “This collaboration with EUROGATE on the Digital TwinSim project marks a milestone in our mission to drive the digitalisation of port operations and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the container handling sector. We are committed to contributing to the continued success of this project.”
Patrick Jandt, Head of IT at EUROGATE, commented: “As we approach the key stage of the TwinSim project, leveraging big data to visualise current operations in real-time and predict future scenarios, our collaboration with Prodevelop stands as a cornerstone in our digital transformation journey.”
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Prodevelop is a Spanish-based company specialising in providing services and solutions in the area of Information Technology and Communications.
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