Portwise Expert Guilherme Soares de Sá Peixoto to Speak at TOC Americas 2025

We are proud to share that Portwise Expert Guilherme Soares de Sá Peixoto, Regional Director at Portwise, will be speaking at TOC Americas 2025, taking place from 21 to 23 October at the Panama Convention Centre.

As part of the TECH TOC programme, Guilherme will contribute his expertise to two key sessions focused on the future of port electrification and the real-world application of automation in terminal operations. Both topics are central to the transformation of global logistics, particularly in the context of sustainability, resilience and operational efficiency.

Session 1: Strategies to Scale Up Port Electrification and Shore Power Across America

Wednesday 22 October 2025, 11:00 to 12:00 (local time)

As ports across the Americas accelerate efforts to decarbonise, electrification is becoming a central pathway. From battery-electric container handling equipment to the roll-out of shore power infrastructure, this session explores how terminals can transition successfully.

Guilherme will draw on Portwise’s experience to outline how simulation and modelling support decision-making in port electrification projects. He will share insights on power infrastructure requirements, investment planning, and system-wide impacts on operations.

The discussion will explore:

  • Opportunities and barriers in achieving full terminal electrification

  • Infrastructure readiness and power supply capacity

  • Scaling up shore power across the region

  • Ensuring emissions reductions are not shifted along the supply chain

Session 2: Real-world Automation: Does it Deliver on the Promise of Productivity in Terminal Operations

Tuesday 21 October 2025, 14:00 to 15:30 (local time)

Automation remains a key focus for many ports and terminals, yet questions persist around cost, complexity, and performance. This session will assess whether current automation solutions are delivering measurable value.

Guilherme will offer perspectives based on Portwise’s long-standing experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield automation projects. He will address how emulation and simulation technologies help mitigate risk, optimise deployment, and align automation with long-term operational goals.

Key topics will include:

  • Whether automated equipment is delivering productivity gains

  • How to manage automation in complex brownfield settings

  • The role of emulation in reducing implementation uncertainty

  • Return on investment timelines for automated solutions

Strengthening Port Development Across the Americas

Portwise is committed to supporting ports and terminals as they navigate complex investment decisions, especially in areas such as automation, energy transition and long-term master planning. Guilherme’s participation in TOC Americas reflects our dedication to sharing knowledge and contributing to a more futureproof port industry.

To connect with us at TOC Americas or to schedule a meeting with the Portwise team, please contact us.

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