Ho Vee Leung TITLE : REGIONAL HEAD IT , SOUTHEAST ASIA
SUPPLY CHAIN
Port automation : A growing imperative Amid the rapid expansion of global trade , ports today face mounting pressure to enhance their capabilities and streamline operations .
Ho Vee Leung , Regional Head of IT for Southeast Asia at PSA Singapore , explains : “ Long-standing manual processes , while once sufficient , are now inadequate in meeting the escalating demands of the supply chain industry , such as real-time tracking , customer expectations and the ever-important search for efficiency , productivity and profit growth .”
Recognising the need for operational resilience and adaptability to maintain a competitive edge and accommodate future growth , PSA embarked on a mission to build the world ’ s largest fully-automated port .
Known as Tuas Port , the project marks a significant milestone for Singapore as it ushers in a new era for PSA Singapore ’ s operations and reaffirms the nation ’ s stature as a global maritime hub .
The first phase of Tuas Port opened in September 2022 , with the entire port scheduled for completion by 2040 . Singapore ’ s handling capacity will be doubled and the port will be able to service vessels more than 400m in length .
“ It will also work in tandem with the airport ,” Leung goes on , “ to strengthen the current connection between the nation ’ s air and seaports , allowing the economy to benefit from greater trade volumes .”
In the meantime , Tuas Port has grown to eight berths , increasing Singapore ’ s handling capacity amid various supply chain crises experienced in recent years . Most tasks are performed by unmanned driverless vehicles known as Automated Guided Vehicles ( AGV ), while new job opportunities have been created for the 500 existing staff members .
Aligned with its goal of becoming the world ’ s largest automated container terminal , the port also plans to implement AI , data analytics , robotics and other applications to bolster the nation ’ s maritime prominence .
Elevating efficiency through EDA To support this massive undertaking , PSA turned to an EDA platform – underpinned by Solace – to orchestrate the port ’ s automated operations and maintenance activities .
Ho Vee Leung TITLE : REGIONAL HEAD IT , SOUTHEAST ASIA
COMPANY : PSA SINGAPORE
INDUSTRY : SUPPLY CHAIN / TECHNOLOGY
LOCATION : SINGAPORE
Ho Vee Leung serves as Regional
Head of IT for Southeast Asia at PSA Singapore . Since joining the organisation in 2004 , he has progressed through the ranks , serving as head of numerous departments . He assumed his current role in 2022 .
70 May 2024