Challenges
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We are constantly looking for solutions that can revolutionize the port sector, integrating innovation and efficiency into our operations. Our open innovation challenges are opportunities for startups, research centers and industry professionals to present their ideas and collaborate with Cais Açu in building a smarter and more sustainable future. Together, we can transform the port market, overcoming obstacles and creating new possibilities for economic growth.
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Digital transformation
Innovate and transform! Digital transformation is essential for our growth. If you have technological solutions or innovative proposals that can accelerate our digital journey, we want to hear about them. Innovation Challenge – Operations 🔹 Title:Remote Operating System for Port Hoppers 📅 Publication date: May 13, 2025⏳ Closing date: June 16, 2025 […]
Energy Transition
Join the Change! We invite you to be part of the change towards more sustainable energy. If you have innovative solutions or ideas that can contribute to a greener future, send us your proposal.
New business
Create the Future With Us! We are open to new business opportunities! If you have an entrepreneurial idea or an innovative project that can add value, we want to hear your proposal.
Process improvements
Boost Efficiency! We are looking for solutions that promote process improvement. If you have an innovative idea to optimize our operations, we invite you to share your proposal. Innovation Challenge – Operations 🔹 Title:Integrated Solution for Controlling Owned and Third-Party Equipment 📅 Publication date: July 10, 2025⏳ Closing date: August 25, 2025 Section Details […]
Digital transformation
Digital transformation
Innovate and transform!
Digital transformation is essential for our growth. If you have technological solutions or innovative proposals that can accelerate our digital journey, we want to hear about them.
Innovation Challenge – Operations
🔹 Title:
Remote Operating System for Port Hoppers
📅 Publication date: May 13, 2025
⏳ Closing date: June 16, 2025
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Remote Operating System for Port Hoppers |
| Context and Objective | Develop a safe and efficient system that allows the remote operation of two port hoppers, controlled from a dedicated external room. |
| Potential for Improvement | – Presence of operators near cargo handling areas
– Mitigate worker contact with dust – Operator effort |
| Expected Results | – Remote operation from an air-conditioned room with ergonomic criteria met
– Increased productivity through precision in truck loading – Improved organizational climate and enhanced working conditions for the team |
| POC | Yes, available for Proof of Concept. |
Energy Transition
Energy Transition
Join the Change!
We invite you to be part of the change towards more sustainable energy. If you have innovative solutions or ideas that can contribute to a greener future, send us your proposal.
New business
New business
Create the Future With Us!
We are open to new business opportunities! If you have an entrepreneurial idea or an innovative project that can add value, we want to hear your proposal.
Process improvements
Process improvements
Boost Efficiency!
We are looking for solutions that promote process improvement. If you have an innovative idea to optimize our operations, we invite you to share your proposal.
Innovation Challenge – Operations
🔹 Title:
Integrated Solution for Controlling Owned and Third-Party Equipment
📅 Publication date: July 10, 2025
⏳ Closing date: August 25, 2025
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Context and Objective | Currently, the management of owned and third-party equipment is done on a single platform. The challenge is to improve this process by separating assets by type (owned and third-party), monitoring usage time and availability, and tracking the activities performed. Furthermore, the goal is to integrate management with financial indicators, allowing for the calculation of the cost of idle or operational assets, optimizing efficiency and control. |
| Potential for Improvement | – Manual data entry – Performing measurements in Excel – Difficulty in tracing equipment information |
| Expected Results | – Automation of activity logging – Clear separation of company-owned and third-party equipment in the system – Improved mapping and traceability of activities performed – Optimization of the approval workflow – Intelligent control of operating time vs. available time, with a direct impact on pricing |
| Responsible | Focal Point: Innovation Analyst Sponsor: Innovation Analyst |
| POC | Yes, available for proof of concept. |
Innovation Challenge – Operations
🔹 Title:
Material Discharge Control Solution for Port Hoppers
📅 Publication date: April 29, 2025
⏳Closing date: May 16, 2025
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Context and Objective | Technological solution for automating the unloading of materials in port hoppers, aiming to eliminate human intervention and increase efficiency. |
| Potential for Improvement | – Visual load control – Reduction of rework – Prevention of overflows |
| Expected Results | – Reduced human intervention – Fewer accidents and rework – Increased productivity |
| Responsible | Focal Point: Innovation Analyst Sponsor: Innovation Analyst |
| POC | Yes, available for proof of concept. |