PEMA

Technology committee

“Technology is a key element of the modern port landscape, helping operators and communities to secure new business efficiencies, improve safety and security and foster enviromental conservancy”

Michael C. Dempsey, Chairman, PEMA Technology Committee
Sr Vice President Sales, Marine and Intermodal Logistics, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS

Founded in August 2010, the PEMA Technology Committee is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the role that technology plays today and for the future. Formed of PEMA members and other experts in the manufacture and supply of advanced software, hardware and systems, the Technology Committee exists to:

• Inform and educate the market on technology development, adoption and impact port and terminal operations
• Promote innovation, thought leadership and best practices for the application of technology in the ports sector
• Collect and publish neutral surveys on the adoption of key technologies worldwide
• Participate in the development of industry guidelines and standards
• Monitor and provide input to regulatory developments
• Develop inter-association cooperation and information exchange
• Support academic research and development

Information papers

This information paper provides a high level overview of the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the ports and terminal sectors.

Member case studies, white papers and research reports

This case-study from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS documents the successful deployment of RFID technology by Georgia Ports Authority, supporting productivity, safety and sustainable growth.

Forums and seminars

Email info@pema.org for more information.