In anticipation of the inaugural Geneva Dry event taking place on May 2, where digital solutions providing actionable insights take the spotlight, Léon Gommans, CEO and co-founder of Teqplay, delves into the pressing needs of clients in the dry bulk sector and the significance of ROI in technology investments.
Gommans paints a vivid picture of the maritime industry’s reliance on complex cargo movement, yet highlights the hidden enemy: waste.
“Many companies remain unaware of the significant waste embedded in their cargo movement,” he says. This opacity, compounded by data silos and manual processes, obscures inefficiencies and hampers optimisation.
Teqplay’s Port Turnaround Optimization (PTO) service acts as a detective, leveraging technology to analyse data and pinpoint hidden time wasted in ports. Gommans stresses the importance of tackling visibility and predictability challenges, with Teqplay’s digital tools breaking down information silos and streamlining communication.
In the dry bulk sector, customers often struggle with data-related challenges from collection to understanding, requiring significant effort. Teqplay offers AI-based solutions to streamline these processes, ensuring accurate inputs and efficient decision-making. Additionally, Teqplay reduces manual work by automatically generating timestamps, contributing to a quick ROI.
But it’s not just about the bottom line. Gommans emphasises Teqplay’s broader goal: “Building a more resilient and sustainable maritime industry.” By eliminating waste, Teqplay contributes to this vision while also driving cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Participating in the Geneva Dry event holds great promise for Teqplay. Gommans expresses excitement about showcasing their approach and solutions to a receptive audience. “We look forward to engaging with industry stakeholders, exchanging insights, and demonstrating how cargo operations can become more efficient and sustainable” he says.
Geneva Dry will kick off on May 2 with an hour on digital efficiency drivers with top names from Oldendorff Carriers and Cetus Maritime among the speakers followed by a workshop on making data actionable and finishing with what promises to be a lively debate on the future of fixing, moderated by Mandarin Shipping’s Tim Huxley with well known names from the likes of Bahri, Lauritzen Bulkers and Arrow as panellists.
Designed to be the annual global summit for the dry bulk shipping community, the event now boasts an extraordinary mix of shipowners, trading companies, miners and tech providers, with more than 150 companies due to convene at the Hotel President Wilson on the shores of Lake Geneva.
The high-level two-day summit is split into relevant sectors to make delegates’ time more targeted and rewarding. Sessions also include minor bulks; agri-commodities; coal; iron ore; and decarbonisation.
The full Geneva Dry agenda can be accessed here.
Geneva Dry registration, at just $650, can be accessed here.
Special Geneva Dry rates at the President Wilson Hotel can be found here.
