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Konttirekat satamassa. Etualalla kaksi työntekijää.

We research: Digitalization as an asset for the logistics chains in the Satakunta region

We research

In our society, almost every activity needs logistics. But logistics often goes unnoticed, especially when it is working well. Logistics is a daily, round-the-clock operation that is carefully planned, follows minute-by-minute schedules, and has an overall impact on the security of supply. Digitalization has brought the logistics industry opportunities to operate in an easier, more efficient, and more meaningful way.

Kolme henkilöä MerSol-hankkeen palaverissa, pöydällä tietokone ja ruudulla osallistujia etäyhteydellä.

We research: Online studies for marine engineers

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Simulators form an increasing part of maritime studies. Theoretical studies are put into practice in simulators, where 30 days of supervised training can be carried out on both deck and engine sides. The Maritime Logistics Research Center is cooperating at European level in the training of engineers, which can be partly carried out in an online environment.

Representatives of companies from the Central Baltic Region in a group photo representatives of Namport organization outdoors in Walvis Bay. Two persons holding a textile flag of the core themes of the SME Aisle project.

We research: Exports to Southern Africa

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There is a growing demand for the products and services of the maritime cluster in the markets of Southern Africa. In the future, Southern Africa will be the target of increasing investments. The market consists of an area of up to 300 million consumers. Located on the southern coast of the Atlantic, Namibia is categorized as a gateway to Southern Africa by sea and road.

Käsipareja pöydän ääressä, pöydällä palapelin paloja.

We research: Tools for well-being at work in the logistics industry

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Satakunta is an export-driven region, and for that, its success and security of supply rely on skilled workforce and the functionality of transport chains. The global field creates business opportunities but at the same time challenges the productivity, the ability for change and the well-being at work of small and medium-sized companies.

Laivan koneistojärjestelmiin liittyvä ohjauspiiri, jolla säädetään laitteiston toimintaa. Piiri sisältää sähköisiä venttiileitä antureita ja toimilaitteita.

We research: Digital laboratory for pre-testing of ship building processes

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Nowadays the deck and engine departments of ships have a vast amount of different digital systems which need to function seamlessly together. The gadgets and components used in the systems come from several different manufacturers and need frequent updates. These systems form separately defined entities which make operating a ship safe and possible at all.

Aurora Botnia -alus

We research: Safer use of batteries in seafaring

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Seafaring and shipbuilding are now strongly shaped by different levels of digitalisation and measures towards carbon neutrality. More and more often the ships under construction in shipyards are becoming so called hybrid vessels, in which large lithium battery systems are being installed alongside traditional combustion engines.

Nosturi tyhjentää laivaa satamassa.

We research: Risk management model for logistics chains

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Home / We research: Risk management model for logistics chains 8.11.2021 The goal of the logistics chain is to transport the package from place A to place B as cost-effectively and environmentally friendly as possible. In this way, through a pragmatic process description, we can identify the weaknesses of the current approach and look for

Tietokoneohjelma, jossa silmänliikeanalyysi näkyy punaisena rinkulana näytöllä.

We research: Remote pilotage

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Piloting is an ancient traditional profession. The pilot has secured access to the high-risk seaport in our congested archipelago fairways as a local expert. Work commences in both icy and horizontal snowfall on a January night and in the August sunshine.