Managing Director of Solid Port Solutions, a port consultancy company specialized in the development of container ports and the delivery & integration of automated handling processes. SPS can deliver the expert consultants on many fields (security, port special systems, terminal operating systems, automated equipment, etc) to realize your port project

Project Manager of the development and construction of the Khalifa Port Container-, Multi Cargo- and Bulk handling facilities in Abu Dhabi including the Container Handling Equipment & Systems for the semi-automated Container Terminal. Ready to become a world class hub for ULCS (Ultra Large Container Vessels), based on state of the art technology, a sustainable design and an efficient operation. Responsible for the on time delivery of the following contracts with a total value of around $ 525… Show more Project Manager of the development and construction of the Khalifa Port Container-, Multi Cargo- and Bulk handling facilities in Abu Dhabi including the Container Handling Equipment & Systems for the semi-automated Container Terminal. Ready to become a world class hub for ULCS (Ultra Large Container Vessels), based on state of the art technology, a sustainable design and an efficient operation. Responsible for the on time delivery of the following contracts with a total value of around $ 525 million: o Terminal Area Civil Works, Hyundai, Korea o 30 Automated Stacking Cranes (ASC) Konecranes, Finlando 6 Ship to Shore Cranes, ZPMC, Chinao 20 Straddle Carriers, NoellMobilesystems, Germanyo Terminal Operating System, NAVIS, USAThe basic Marine Works (dredging and reclamation, quay walls, revetments, breakwaters, bridges,etc) were completed Augustus 2010, 14 months ahead of schedule and with a total value of $ 1.6 Billion The container terminal will be the first semi-automated container terminal in the Middle East and is the icon project of ADPC. Above mentioned contracts are key for the successful opening of Khalifa Port. The strategy for the delivery is based on 2 batches existing both of around 50% of the equipment. The civil works are managed via the PMC (Program Management Consultant) Bechtel USA/UK. Main tasks of my job includes:- Progress reporting to Executive Committee · Budget control· Risk management· Coordination with the Operator (end-user)· Interface coordination with PMC and contractors· Contract management · Schedule Control and weekly monitoring · etcOfficial inauguration took place on 12-12-2012, on this date all volume was transferred from Mina Zayed and the terminal handled 1 million TEU; only 2 yrs after signing the CHE/TOS contracts Speaker on various conferences Show less

Member of the terminal management team and responsible for the realisation of this state of the art, new generation, mega container terminal in the port of Rotterdam which opened July 2008. The total construction investment (including, quay wall, civil works, buildings, electrical & data communication infrastructure, vehicles, container cranes, etc) was around 500 million euro and phase 1 capacity was 2 million TEU. Involved in all stages of the process from design, specifications… Show more Member of the terminal management team and responsible for the realisation of this state of the art, new generation, mega container terminal in the port of Rotterdam which opened July 2008. The total construction investment (including, quay wall, civil works, buildings, electrical & data communication infrastructure, vehicles, container cranes, etc) was around 500 million euro and phase 1 capacity was 2 million TEU. Involved in all stages of the process from design, specifications, engineering, tendering, building and handover of a working terminal. First point of contact for external authorities and international suppliers. The job also included the delivery of a trained third party maintenance department for all terminal assets. Show less

Go-live manager of the implementation of a new terminal operation system (TOS) developed by NAVIS/TBA for the 5 million TEU ECT Delta terminals.

Member of the project management team and responsible for the operational design (terminal lay-out, equipment configuration, labour organization and infrastructure) of this state of the art container terminal in the port of Rotterdam using my experience from the last 2 jobs with a combination of technical and operational knowledge of highly automated container terminals. The design is based on high performance and low cost with using state of the art but proven technology and was validated by… Show more Member of the project management team and responsible for the operational design (terminal lay-out, equipment configuration, labour organization and infrastructure) of this state of the art container terminal in the port of Rotterdam using my experience from the last 2 jobs with a combination of technical and operational knowledge of highly automated container terminals. The design is based on high performance and low cost with using state of the art but proven technology and was validated by using simulation technologies. Show less

Operations manager at the first highly automated container terminal in the world, the 2 million TEU, Delta Sealand Terminal in Rotterdam: - Giving direct leadership to a team of 20 supervisors and process operators and indirect to 200 port workers. - Responsible for the daily operations and contacts with the customer. - From 97 until 99 I was responsible for ICT and performance improvement and from 2000 until 2001 for HR. From 98 until 2000 the DSL terminal became the most cost… Show more Operations manager at the first highly automated container terminal in the world, the 2 million TEU, Delta Sealand Terminal in Rotterdam: - Giving direct leadership to a team of 20 supervisors and process operators and indirect to 200 port workers. - Responsible for the daily operations and contacts with the customer. - From 97 until 99 I was responsible for ICT and performance improvement and from 2000 until 2001 for HR. From 98 until 2000 the DSL terminal became the most cost effective, productive and profitable terminal within ECT. In 2000 Sealand merged with Maersk and I was responsible for the transfer of customers; MaerskSealand moving out and Hanjin as the new client of the automated concept. Show less

Civil projectleader of the following projects:- 2nd automated terminal of ECT (DDE Terminal)- New gate concept ECT Home Terminal- New gate concept ECT Delta Terminal- Empty depots for third parties at the ECT Delta Terminaletc

responsible manager of the quaywall infrastructure (more than 40 km) in the port of rotterdam

Responsilbe for all fixed and moving bridges within the Rotterdam city area with a combination of civil and mechanical works

Design engineer at the steelconstruction and bridges department

structural engineer