Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 welcomes Tigris. Dear TIC4.0 Members, We are pleased to welcome Tigris Systems to our growing TIC4.0 community! Tigris Systems: Tigris Systems is a UK-based port-maritime logistics technology company that develops data integration and operational intelligence platforms for shipping and logistics organizations. Founded in 2023, the company focuses on fragmented operational data…
DetailsTerminal Industry Committee 4.0 welcomes Quantum. Dear TIC4.0 Members, We are pleased to welcome Quantum to our growing TIC4.0 community! Quantum is a specialist technology company advancing the digital transformation of ports and terminals through autonomous intelligence. The creator of Qavach.AI and its proprietary Autonomous Terminal Safety Intelligence (ATSI) framework, Quantum helps terminals move beyond traditional compliance and reporting towards predictive safety,…
DetailsTIC4.0 new publication – Release 2026.018 available Dear TIC4.0 Community: The publication TIC4.0 2026.018 presents key advancements across multiple domains: a comprehensive alignment of TIC4.0 legacy semantics with PAS 4000, including a summary of changes and the rationale behind PAS 4000; the development of the “Place” ontology as a core subject to model container terminal…
DetailsWhite Paper: Terminal Automation Topology & Automation Levels (IEC 62264 / ISA-95) We are pleased to announce the publication of the new White Paper: Terminal Automation Topology according to IEC 62264 (ISA-95) & Definitions of Automation Levels, which presents a coherent, industry-wide framework for scalable and interoperable terminal automation. The document outlines how TIC4.0 is…
DetailsNew White Paper: Digital Twin Classes for Port Terminals We are pleased to announce the publication of the new White Paper: Digital Twin Classes for Port Terminals, which introduces a practical and flexible classification framework for Digital Twins in port environments. The framework is structured around four key criteria: Scope, Timing, Function, and Interfaces, providing…
DetailsThe digital and sustainable transformation of port operations is accelerating rapidly, driven by the convergence of automation, digitalization, and decarbonization. Among the most disruptive innovations leading this change is the deployment of Electric Cargo Handling Equipment (eCHE)—a key enabler for improving operational efficiency while significantly reducing emissions. However, the true value of eCHE can only…
DetailsTIC4.0 new publication – Release 2025.017 available Dear TIC4.0 Community: The publication 2025.017 introduces a unified Digital Twin classification methodology for port terminals and reports on major progress in terminal automation through the adaptation of IEC 62264 (ISA-95) and the publication of key operational concepts. It also presents the Smart eCHE Operations white paper, defining…
DetailsTerminal Industry Committee 4.0 welcomes Westports. Dear TIC4.0 Members, We are pleased to welcome Westports to our growing TIC4.0 community! Westports Malaysia is a major port operator located in Port Klang, Malaysia. It manages a wide range of maritime logistics activities, including container and conventional cargo operations, and serves as one of the country’s principal…
DetailsTIC4.0 – Joint Release BCG article on digital transformation We are happy to inform you about the release of the article “𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆” jointly written by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 – TIC4.0. Boris Wenzel and Norbert Klettner (TIC4.0 President and Vice-President) have contributed to the elaboration of the article together with…
DetailsTIC4.0 new publication – Release 2025.016 available Dear TIC4.0 Community: The TIC4.0 2025.016 publication introduces new data model definitions and an updated TIC4.0 Glossary with revised terminology and ontology rules. It reports on progress in the European Horizon projects MISSION, SEAMLESS, and FOR-FREIGHT, focused on digitalization, automation, and decarbonization of freight transport. The release also…
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