Michael Houen

National Terminal Automation Manager Patrick Terminals

Conference Day One: Wednesday, 30 October 2019

3:40 PM Upgrading Existing Infrastructure to Drive Automation in Ports and Terminals

This discussion will look at the work different terminals across Australia and the Asia Pacific are undergoing in to upgrade existing infrastructure to drive automation

Conference Day Two: Thursday, 31 October 2019

10:00 AM Using Autonomous Vehicles to Improve Operational Output at Patrick Terminals

Michael Houen, National Terminal Automation Manager at Patrick Terminals, will present on the work the container terminal is undergoing to operate advanced, simulated stations. Supporting port efficiency and cost reductions in their processes, Patrick Terminals handles on average 3 million TEU per annum. Leading several of the country’s most advanced container stations, Michael will present on the journey they underwent in implementing autonomous vehicles and the data required to utilise daily output.

  • Utilising automation to reduce labour costs, injuries and deliver operational output
  • Understanding the 5-year journey in going from a manual to an automated terminal
  • Implementing IOT and big data infrastructure to simplify operational processes

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