Portwise joins TOC Americas 2026

Increasing container throughput does not always require additional equipment or terminal expansion. But how can operators identify opportunities to improve performance within their existing infrastructure? At TOC Americas 2026, Portwise’s Regional Director for the Americas, Guilherme Soares de Sa Peixoto, will moderate a discussion exploring this challenge.

From 20 to 22 October, port and terminal professionals will gather in Cartagena, Colombia, for TOC Americas 2026 to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the container supply chain. On Wednesday, 21 October, Guilherme will moderate the TECH TOC session “Optimizing Container Handling to Maximize Terminal Performance and Throughput”.

Getting more from existing terminal infrastructure

Container terminals across the Americas face increasing pressure to improve productivity, reduce operating costs and maintain reliable service levels. However, expanding terminal infrastructure or investing in additional equipment is not always the most practical or cost-effective solution.

Before investing in additional capacity, terminal operators need to understand how efficiently their existing infrastructure, equipment and operational processes are being used.

Where are the actual bottlenecks? Could alternative equipment deployment, improved yard strategies or changes to operational workflows increase throughput? And how can operators evaluate these possibilities before making investment decisions?

The role of simulation, digital twins and AI

Advances in digital technologies offer new opportunities to better understand and improve terminal operations.

Simulation models and digital twins can help operators evaluate operational scenarios, identify bottlenecks and assess the potential impact of proposed improvements. AI and real-time operational data may support more informed planning and decision-making.

However, technology alone does not guarantee better terminal performance. Its value depends on the quality of the available data, integration with existing terminal operating systems and, ultimately, the operational decisions it supports.

At Portwise, we believe that improving terminal performance starts with understanding how the different parts of the terminal interact. By combining operational expertise with simulation, terminal operators can evaluate improvement opportunities and make informed decisions about capacity, productivity and investment.

Join the discussion at TOC Americas 2026

The session will bring together industry professionals to explore practical approaches to improving container handling performance, including:

  • Increasing terminal capacity within existing infrastructure
  • Using simulation, digital twins and AI to support operational decisions
  • Improving truck turnaround times and terminal traffic flows
  • Integrating new technologies with existing systems and workflows
  • Balancing operational performance, cost efficiency and safety

Session details:

  • Session: Optimizing Container Handling to Maximize Terminal Performance and Throughput
  • Moderator: Guilherme Soares de Sa Peixoto, Regional Director for the Americas, Portwise
  • Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
  • Time: 16:00–17:30 (Colombia local time)
  • Location: TECH TOC Theatre, TOC Americas 2026, Cartagena, Colombia

Attending TOC Americas? Join Guilherme and fellow industry professionals to discuss how terminals can make better use of their existing assets and prepare for future operational demands. Learn more about TOC Americas 2026.

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