Could disruptive technologies in container ports & terminals be a game changer?
Industrials
Drewry Maritime Financial Research
We are seeing a rapid adoption of innovative technologies as competition intensifies among terminal operators - DMFR notes the marked difference in strategies with some companies building on their internal capabilities and others that are acquiring specialist firms in an attempt to quickly gain an advantage. DMFR also discuss the cost saving opportunities (e.g. how automation significantly boosts APM Terminals’ margins), in addition to exciting developments such as the revolutionary BOXBAY container stacking system (JV between DP World & SMS Group) that dramatically improves a port's efficiency.
Edition: 120
- 01 October, 2021