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In recent years, the digitization of port and terminal operations has become increasingly important for the shipping industry. As the world becomes more connected, the need for faster and more efficient shipping methods increases. Digitization can help ports and terminals meet these demands by streamlining processes, improving communication, and increasing transparency. One of the major…

Dubai, UAE – LogStar, a leading provider of transport and logistic solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Breakbulk Middle East 2023 event. The event will take place from 13th – 14th of February 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As one of the leading players in the industry, LogStar is…

Multi-purpose port terminals are an essential part of the global supply chain, handling a wide range of cargo including containers, bulk goods, and breakbulk cargo, etc. However, operating a multi-purpose terminal comes with its own set of unique challenges that need to be overcome to ensure efficient and effective operations. These ports typically handle a…

With great pleasure we announce go-live completion of the final phase of LogStar Multi-Purpose Terminal Operations System (TOS) at NAMPORT – Walvis Bay NAMPORT’s cargo volumes have grown over the years, requiring a modern TOS application to meet their growing needs and support them into the future. NAMPORT has selected LogStar Multi-Purpose TOS, to meet…

As per a recent statement by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for African Affairs Florie Liser “Trade is significantly important for economic development. At present, Africa has approximately 2% of all world trade, which is hard to believe when you think about all the immense resources that they have such as oil, diamonds, gold … not…

At some point during its evolution, every growing business faces the decision of when the time is right to replace Microsoft Excel or other highly manual tools with a consolidated Terminal Operating System (TOS). Once you have decided the time is now and you have determined to select and implement a TOS, now what? While…

Do you operate a smart terminal? What is a smart terminal? I think the definition varies by that terminal’s needs and its customers’ needs versus costs to both. One definition does not fit all. This is talked about, written about and evaluated many times by the industry. This applies to both smart ports and smart…