1. Sustainable logistics solutions
through international networking

2. Outline of presentation
• Background
• Why international network?
• Areas of cooperation
• Potential areas for cooperation
• Who we work with
• Subjects for final thesis related to ship-shore interface
• Project info and contact details
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3. Kotka-
Kotka-Hamina Region – Gateway to East
Suloin involves key logistics players in Southern
Finland. The region boasts the biggest harbour in
Finland (HaminaKotka), excellent transport links
to Russia and extensive knowledge on logistics
operations
operations.
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4. Background
• Visits in logistics clusters and logistics cluster development
organisations in Spring 2009
• Lessons learned
– Logistics development must be seen as a whole, including R&D, business and
marketing
– Sustainability (green logistics) is becoming increasingly important
– The role of the ports is vital as the heart of the transportation system and regional
development
– There is a common interest for networking among the European logistics clusters
and several initiatives at EU level
– Logistics clusters share analogies we all can learn from
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5. Why international network?
• Cluster development
– How do we compare our logistics systems; where are our weaknesses and strengths,
how do we improve our core competences and competitive advantage in the global
economy
• Best practice exchange
– Applicable development ideas from international benchmarking are valuable for
sustainable regional development and can benefit other sectors
• Continuum of results from previous & ongoing projects
– Internationalization of project results and application to regional and corporate
development
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6. Potential for cooperation
• Strong and active network of international logistics players
• Cooperation model for international logistics developers
• Increased knowledge of international logistics operations and
development
• Increased awareness of role of sustainability in logistics development
• International, comparative case studies in selected fields
• New opportunities for businesses to internationalize and create new start-
ups
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7. Cooperation with
Companies
International logistics development organisations
Educational organisations
Institutional players
For more information and cooperation
possibilities please contact
Kira Lopperi
kira.lopperi@kyamk.fi
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8. Ship- shore procedures
• The procedures at ship-shore interface require more attention and in SULOIN the problems
are approached by looking at practises internationally and then drafting guidelines for further
development
• The studies start autumn 2011 in Finland and abroad
• The studies should be finished during spring 2012
• The aim is to influence decision makers and international legislation to better take into
account the spefic requirements of operations at terminal level
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9. Looking for students interested in the following:
• To find out the effects of national and international legislation on
personnel operating at ship-shore level.
• To model the interface between ship and shore through handling of cargo
at the terminal (unloading and loading of material) in order to prepare
international standards and procedures
• To conduct an operative risk assessment of operations involving vessels
carrying dangerous cargo and the terminal level.
• To conduct a study assessing the qualifications of staff regarding cargo
handling, safety procedures and communication practices between ship
and operators.
• To prepare guidelines for operation at ship- shore (regarding vocational
qualifications, cargo handling procedures and safety practices.
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10. Project structure
Enhanced cooperation
WP1 / NELI & KYAMK among International
International network of sustainable logistics clusters logistics clusters
BEST PRACTICES
BENCHMARKING
PILOT CASES International business opportunities for
companies in Southern Finland
WP 2 / LAMK
Solving logistical problems of the Southern Finnish forest industry
supply chains
Increased
competitiveness in
WP3 / LAUREA Southern Finnish
Developing distribution systems for food industry industrial supply chains
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11. Project partners
Lead partner:
WP1 & WP0
NELI North European Logistics Institute &
Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences
– Project manager Kira Lopperi, kira. lopperi@kyamk.fi
– Lecturer Tapani Salmenhaara
Project partners:
WP2. Lahti University of Applied Sciences
– Project manager Minna Porasmaa
WP3. LAUREA University of Applied Sciences
– Project manager Taru Kitinprami
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12. More info
On the web: North European logistics institute (www.neli.fi/projects/suloin)
In linkedin: group sustainable logistics solutions through international networking
Group on yammer for developing international cooperation
Project manager
Kira Lopperi
+358 44 702 8324
Kira. lopperi@kyamk.fi
www.neli.fi/projects/suloin