24 DIARIO DEL PUERTO MARTES 19 MAYO 2026 investment effort and its return, since transforming terminals like ours into electric terminals represents very high investments that are difficult to recover at the endof the concession period.” Gonzalo Calero, CEO of Boluda Maritime Terminals, echoes this sentiment, noting that electrification “is not without its challenges,” as it requires significant investment and close coordination with government agencies. “We believe it is feasible to balance electrification and competitiveness, provided the process is gradual, technically realistic, and has the necessary institutional support.” Fornow, theseelectrificationprocesses rely on hybridization, the acquisition of medium-sized fully electric or hydrogen-powered machinery, and the deployment of OPS (Onshore Power Supply) systems. Regarding the implementation of OPS systems, the BEST case is exemplary, having become “the first OPS system in Southern Europe,” states Jorge Moreno, Chief Commercial Officer ofHutchisonPorts BEST. “Since its launch, more than 70 ships have connected to the system, preventing the emission of over4,064tonsofcarbondioxide.” Addedtothis is “theeconomic incentive for shipping companies usingtheOPSthroughdiscounts on port fees, aligning sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness,” he emphasizes. Pressure to comply with regulations In this challenging context, the environmental regulatory framework does not help either. The Fit for 55 package, spearheaded by the new Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), has El dato como aliado Enunmomentoenquetodoslosoperadoresportuarios consultados están inmersos, enmayor omenor medida, en un proceso de renovación demaquinariayadquisicióndenuevasunidadesmáseficientes, la gestión del dato y la implementación de nuevas herramientas tecnológicas se está convirtiendo en una herramienta fundamental para no perder competitividad. Al respecto, Jorge Moreno, Chief Commercial Officer de Hutchison Ports BEST, incide en que “la gestión inteligente de los datos se ha convertido enun factor clave para la toma de decisiones”. En el casodeBEST, a travésdeBEST+, lacompañíaofrece información en tiempo real paranavieras, transitarios, transportistasyusuariosfinalesde laterminal. “Estacapacidaddeanticipaciónyvisibilidadpermite optimizar laoperativa,mejorar laplanificaciónyreforzar la competitividadenunmercadodinámicoy altamenteexigente”, puntualiza. En esa misma idea incide Ignacio Huet, IT Director de CSP Spain. CSP Spain se encuentra actualizando su principal herramienta digital para “mejorar de forma significativa la planificación de lasoperacionesyoptimizar suejecución”. Uno de los campos donde más se trabaja es en nuevos sistemas operativos que faciliten la gestión delasterminales,comoelNAVISN4, implantadocon éxitoporalgunodelosoperadoresportuarios, como eselcasodeAPMTerminals. “Estaherramientahace posibleunaoperativamuchomáseficienteypredecible.Elusointeligentedeestosdatosnosreportauna mayor resilienciaoperativayunamejorasustancial enlacalidaddelservicio”,detallaJuliánFernández,directorgeneraldeAPMTerminalsSpanishGateways. Boluda Maritime Terminals utiliza sistemas avanzados de gestiónde terminal (TOS) para planificar y controlar en tiempo real la operativa. “Estas plataformas se complementan con integraciones EDI connavieras, clientes y autoridades portuarias paraagilizarflujosdocumentalesymejorar latrazabilidad”, confirma Gonzalo Calero, CEO de Boluda MaritimeTerminals. La tendencia actual pasa por la digitalización de procesos y también por la automatización y semiautomatización de las terminales portuarias de contenedores, así como la utilización de tecnologías disruptivas como la IA, sobre todo enprocesos predictivos. Data at your Service Atatimewhenalltheportoperatorssurveyedare, to agreaterorlesserextent, intheprocessofupgrading theirmachinery and acquiring new, more efficient units,datamanagementandtheimplementationof newtechnological tools are becoming essential for maintainingcompetitiveness. In this regard, JorgeMoreno, Chief Commercial Officer of Hutchison Ports BEST, emphasizes that “smart datamanagement has become a key factor in decision-making.” In the case of BEST, through BEST+, thecompanyprovidesreal-timeinformation toshippinglines,freightforwarders,carriers,andend users of the terminal. “This ability toanticipate and provide visibility allows us to optimize operations, improveplanning, andstrengthencompetitiveness inadynamicandhighlydemandingmarket,”henotes. IgnacioHuet, ITDirector at CSP Spain, shares this view. CSPSpain is currentlyupdating itsmain digital tool to “significantly improve operational planningandoptimize itsexecution.” Oneof theareaswheremostworkisbeingdone isindevelopingnewoperatingsystemstostreamline terminalmanagement, suchasNAVISN4,whichhas been successfully implemented by some port operators, includingAPMTerminals. “This tool enables muchmoreefficientandpredictableoperations.The intelligent use of this dataprovides uswithgreater operational resilience and a substantial improvement in service quality,” explains JuliánFernández, CEOofAPMTerminalsSpanishGateways. BoludaMaritime Terminals uses advanced terminal operating systems (TOS) to plan and control operationsinrealtime. “TheseplatformsarecomplementedbyEDI integrationswithshippinglines, customers,andportauthoritiestostreamlinedocument flows and improve traceability,” confirms Gonzalo Calero, CEOofBoludaMaritimeTerminals. The current trend involves the digitization of processes aswell as the automationand semi-automationof container port terminals, alongwith the useofdisruptivetechnologiessuchasAI,particularly inpredictiveprocesses. Los sistemas de gestión de terminales son una herramienta fundamental para optimizar la operativa y contar con datos en tiempo real. / Terminal management systems are an essential tool for optimizing operations and accessing real-time data.
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