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In setting the infra- and superstructure framework for all port activities, port planning is a multidisciplinary task. It takes into account operational, technical, economic, social and environmental aspects. Port planning tasks range from greenfield projects to the rehabilitation of individual terminals Through its wide range of project experience, HPC has gained in-depth operational expertise in relating projected cargo flows to infra- and superstructure requirements. HPCs expert teams comprise highly qualified specialists many of whom also possess extensive operational experience. This ensures that proposed plans are realistic and implementable. HPC provides services to assist in all stages of the planning process. As the basis for all planning activities, the required analyses and forecasts are developed regarding, for example, traffic and cargo flows, commodity structure, vessel services and hinterland transport. Within master plans, HPC defines all works and facilities required for a fully functioning port. Issues covered include port layout, port approach channel, breakwaters, quay walls, rail/road connections, tug boats, sewage systems etc. For terminal design HPC advises on all aspects such as layout, dimensioning, equipment concepts and specification, aiming at a harmonised and coordinated handling approach. Associated manpower and organisational requirements are also detailed. In order to meet uncertainties in developments, the proposed investments are phased according to growth figures. Equipment solutions are system-compatible which allows modular adjustments based on standardisation of elements. Environmental effects are assessed for all relevant planning issues. The technical planning process is generally complemented by continuously monitoring economic feasibility and cost efficiency. Feasibility studies can be used as bankable papers for financing purposes. Port management directs, controls and is ultimately respon-sible for all port businesses. With its decisions on the scope of port activities, marketing and organisation, it determines the ports profitability and attractiveness to customers. In addition, it renders complementary and supporting services to the operations activities. Since its foundation, HPC has taken over and assisted in man-agement tasks in many ports throughout the world. The employment of external know-how has been proven to be a costefficient solution when the local management faces time and capacity constraints. For its consulting services, HPC draws on a pool of internationally experienced specialists plus the routine expertise of its parent company HHLA Hamburger Hafen- und Lagerhaus AG. As a large and diversified operator HHLA management is con-tinuously challenged by the demands of strong competition. HPC prepares comprehensive strategic analyses and studies, ranging from traffic forecasts and market surveys to feasibility and tariff studies. The studies combine modern quantitative analytical methods with a broad view of developments and understanding of competitive patterns. The analyses provide the management with the optimum basis for taking decisions on strategic issues and investments. Besides assistance in business planning which includes decisions on the scope of services and contracting out of services, HPC provides advice on the integration of external capital and know-how, e.g. in form of joint ventures. In defining recommendations, HPC experts collaborate closely with the client. This way they successfully combine the port management\rquote s view and objectives with HPC\rquote s wide range of experience. Furthermore, HPC offers services in structuring and organising all supporting business activities. The scope of services provided covers all business areas and ranges from the preparation of organisation charts, defining policies for finance and personnel, implementation of control instruments and budgeting procedures to the elaboration of personnel development programmes, wage and incentive policies and job descrip-tions. For the key task of marketing and contracting port services, HPC assists in defining the right marketing approach. This includes the identification of potential customers, acquisition procedures, public relations activities and sales methods. By deploying experts on long-term assignments HPC provides consultancy services beyond the implementation phase. Being continuously on site the experts assist in structural and day-to-day questions without delay and coherently, thus achieving sustained efficiency improvements. HPC is main contractor for the IT part of the major container terminal extension project at HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in the port of Hamburg, Germany, where capacity is to be doubled from 2.6 to 5.8 Mio TEU by 2011. Based on a track record from projects with its TOS system "CTIS" recent experience with state-of-the-art HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) added significantly to the scope of TOS functions in the area of yard automation, move and storage optimization and equipment control. Positioned as high-end solution "TERMINALSTAR" will be marketed worldwide towards medium and large terminal operators looking for capacity extension and efficiency improvements. HPC is main contractor for the IT part of the major container extension project at HHLA Container Terminal Buchardkai (CTB) in the port of Hamburg, Germany, where capacity is to be dolubled from 2.6 to 5.2 Mio TEU by 2011. Based on a track record from projects with its TOS System "CTIS" recent experience with state-of-the-art HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) added significantly to the scope of TOS functions in the area of yard automation, move and storage optimization and equipment control. Positioned as high end solution "TERMINALSTAR" will be marketed worldwide towards medium and large terminals looking for capacity extension and efficiency improvements. Since 1976 HPC serves the port industry worldwide with consulting, management and software services Port Planning and Operations, Terminal Equipment, Terminal Operating System (TOS), Intermodal Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH