Equipment Procurement

Smart Equipment Procurement

Port and terminal equipment procurement is evolving with the rise of automation, IoT, and remote operations. Ports now require systems that seamlessly integrate into operational and digital frameworks. From automated stacking cranes to IoT-enabled monitoring, the focus is on creating smart, interconnected infrastructure to enhance efficiency and adapt to rapidly changing demands.

Successful procurement strategies today involve not just selecting the right equipment, but ensuring it aligns with digital ecosystems, supports remote management, and is adaptable to future advancements.

HPC brings deep expertise in blending automation, IT integration, and equipment engineering to help ports and terminals stay ahead. As an independent and experienced partner, we offer customized, vendor-neutral procurement strategies tailored to your specific needs. 

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Scope of ServiceS

Supporting Your Equipment Procurement Process 

HPC leverages its expertise in equipment engineering, automation and digitalization to support every step of your cargo handling equipment procurement. From defining requirements to commissioning, testing, and warranty inspection, our engineers ensure the equipment aligns with your operational needs and integrates seamlessly into automated and digital systems for efficient terminal operations.

Requirements Engineering: Identifying the specific requirements and operational needs for the cargo handling equipment and its seamless integration into your terminal' systems.

Specification Development: Developing precise equipment specifications, including technical, performance, and digital integration criteria to support (semi-)automated workflows.

Vendor Selection: Independently evaluating equipment suppliers, prioritizing those offering solutions aligned with your automation and digitalization goals.

Tender Assistance: Managing the tender process, from preparing documents and evaluating bids for compatibility with automated workflows and digital integration to supporting contract negotiations.

Design Review: Collaborating with trusted partners to review drawings and examine the equipment’s design. This includes assessing structural components, load capacity, stability, and ensuring compatibility with automation features or requested customizations.

Construction Supervision: Monitoring the manufacturing process and quality control to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. We also facilitate the confirmation of payment milestones, considering any requirements for automated or digitalized components.

Commissioning and Testing: Overseeing the installation, integration into digital systems, and testing of equipment to confirm it operates seamlessly within automated workflows and meets performance expectations.

Warranty Inspection: Conducting inspections and performance evaluations during the warranty period, ensuring the equipment continues to meet operational and digital integration standards as agreed in the contract.

Elevate Your Equipment Procurement with HPC

HPC combines expertise in automation, digitalization, and equipment procurement to deliver solutions tailored to your operational needs. Our transparent, efficient process—proven across numerous projects—ensures you acquire machinery optimized for both performance and cost-effectiveness, seamlessly integrating into your digital workflows.

As an impartial third party, we offer unbiased recommendations independent of manufacturer influence. With HPC, you reduce procurement costs and save valuable in-house resources while ensuring your equipment aligns with modern digital ecosystems, allowing you to focus on your core operations.

Guided and Transparent
Procurement Process
Purchase the
Appropriate Equipment
Impartial 3rd Party
Recommendation
Optimized Cost-to-
Performance Ratio

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