VICT fosters industry-academia collaboration

Meet and greet. (From left) Dr. Steven Percy and Professor Hadi Ghaderi of Swinburne University of Technology, Dr. Lee-Ann Breger of I-Move Cooperative Research Centre, and Marco Quaranta, Communications and VICT Sustainability manager.

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) recently welcomed esteemed representatives from Swinburne University of Technology and the I-Move Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to its state-of-the-art facility at Webb Dock. The visit served as a platform for meaningful exchange, highlighting VICT’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in port operations.

The visitors included Swinburne University of Technology’s Professor Hadi Ghaderi and Dr. Steven Percy, alongside I-Move CRC’s Dr. Lee-Ann Breger. They were introduced to the cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices that underpin VICT’s operations.

The visit culminated in an engaging discussion on critical industry issues, including decarbonization, energy efficiency and skills development. These underscored the shared vision of VICT and its academic partners for a sustainable future, with collaboration between industry, academia, and government playing a pivotal role.

As part of the ICTSI Group, VICT is committed to advancing sustainability focused innovation in the logistics sector. Building partnerships with forward-thinking institutions like Swinburne University of Technology and I-Move CRC strengthens VICT’s efforts to address the industry’s challenges and drive meaningful change in sustainable logistics.

The visit exemplifies VICT’s dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice, ensuring the logistics industry remains at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.