Tank Storage’s Digital Makeover

Molly Cooper speaks to industry leaders on how the tank storage industry can benefit from increased digitalisation – and what to look out for... Tank terminals and ports are undergoing a significant shift as operations move towards higher levels of automation and digitalisation. Tank Storage Magazine has exclusive insight from Eric Yu, global marketing lead, maritime at Nokia, Aldrich Varilla, head of IT at Odfjell Terminals Houston and Kevin Jaffe, COO at Mopeka about the future of tank storage through the integration of technology and digitalisation. Aldrich Varilla Head of IT Odfjell Terminals Houston DATA-DRIVEN DIGITALISATION Data is gold to companies today. It plays a crucial role in transforming an analogue company into a data-driven entity for informed decision-making. Having access to the right information can help optimise operations, with accurate scheduling and planning predictions, for example. ‘The process of digitalising terminals is challenging, yet essential, requiring investment from companies. The dedication to this investment will separate the old terminals from the modern ones,’ says Varilla. WHERE TO BEGIN? Varilla believes in a phased approach to...