We are pleased to announce the 1st Hybrid Workshop on Smart Ports 2024 – From Theory to Practice: Bridging Technology, Society, and Environment, an academic event that will be held on December 16, 2024 online and onsite in Venice. The workshop is jointly organized by the University of Venice, the University of Tuscia and the University of Le Havre.

We look forward to fostering an engaging and insightful hybrid discussion on the future of Smart Ports. Smart Ports integrate advanced technologies and innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the economic performance of port activities. By leveraging automation, digitalization, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, smart ports aim to optimize logistics, energy management, and the interaction between ports and their surrounding urban environments.

The workshop is designed to be an opportunity for comparison, networking, and collaboration among academia, industry, and governments, including universities, port authorities, logistic operators, digital firms, and regional and national administrations.

The Program of the Workshop is now available and can be downloaded in this webpage.

PROGRAM

Area of interest

SUSTAINABILITY: Exploring sustainable practices and circular economy principles in port operations, including waste management, resource optimization, integration of renewable energy sources, supply chain, and non-financial reporting. Contributions should focus on innovative approaches to reducing environmental impacts and promoting long-term sustainability in port ecosystems.

LOGISTIC OPTIMIZATION: Enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of logistics operations through the use of digital technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Topics may include smart cargo handling, real-time tracking systems, and the optimization of supply chain management processes to improve throughput and sustainability and reduce operational costs.

NETWORKS: Investigating the development and management of networks between ports and energy grids. This area covers the establishment of collaborative port networks for data and resource sharing, as well as the integration of ports into regional and national energy infrastructures, focusing on energy efficiency and the use of clean energy sources.

PORT AND CITIZENSHIP: Examining the social and economic relationships between ports and their surrounding urban areas, considering citizens as relevant stakeholders. Contributions should address how ports can coexist harmoniously with cities, fostering economic growth, job creation, and improved quality of life for local communities while mitigating negative impacts such as pollution and traffic congestion.

GAME THEORY: Applying game theory to model and analyze strategic interactions in port operations. Topics may include competition and cooperation among ports, negotiation and contract design, and the strategic behavior of stakeholders in the maritime supply chain. Contributions should highlight how game-theoretic approaches can lead to more effective and efficient port management.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SMART PORTS: Leveraging AI technologies to enhance port operations and management. Contributions should focus on the implementation of machine learning, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems to improve port efficiency, security, and ESG performance. Topics may include AI-driven optimization of cargo handling, predictive maintenance of port infrastructure, intelligent traffic management, and innovative AI applications that can address complex challenges in port logistics, reduce operational costs, and contribute to the development of resilient port ecosystems.

INVESTMENT VALUATION: Evaluating the financial, environmental, governmental, and social impacts of investments in port infrastructure and technologies. This area includes cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and development of metrics and models to measure value creation, return on investment, and long-term benefits of adopting smart port solutions.

Registration and Participation

Participation in the workshop is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Instructions and details for the participation are described in the Program, which can be downloaded in this webpage.

Organization

Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee

For information

Email address: wsp2024@unitus.it