Operational excellence in terminals is increasingly shaped by how well teams can coordinate across digital processes, not just by the tools they use in isolation, putting more focus on the need for efficient collaboration between involved stakeholders, according to the CEO of UAB-Online.

Speaking ahead of the launch of the first ever Software Pavilion at StocExpo 2026 (10 and 11 March) at Rotterdam Ahoy, Hans Bobeldijk said he wanted to make digitalisation tangible for terminal managers.

“With StocExpo’s first Software Pavilion we will demonstrate practical workflows, realistic use cases, and a clear view of how planning, execution, inspections, performance and external coordination can work together more efficiently,” he stressed.

The Software Pavilion is sponsored by UAB-Online and brings together complementary software providers to show how digital tools can improve operational excellence in terminal operations.

StocExpo has traditionally been a showcase for physical infrastructure and hardware solutions. With the introduction of a dedicated Software Pavilion, UAB-Online is bringing the digital operations conversation to the forefront, with a practical focus on the day-to-day realities of terminal management and operations.

The Software Pavilion will feature UAB-Online alongside Falcker, Dropboard, Teqplay and ToolKitX. Together, the companies cover complementary parts of the terminal workflow, from inspection and field execution to planning, decision support, and cross stakeholder coordination.

UAB-Online curated this group to give terminal managers and operations leaders a practical view of how these capabilities fit together in daily operations, and to spark more connected ways of working across the industry.

According to Mr Bobeldijk, digitalisation can help terminals reduce operational friction and improve predictability by replacing manual handovers with shared, real time workflows. It can strengthen planning and execution by turning operational data into actionable insight, and by improving coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. It can also increase transparency and traceability, which helps terminals manage growing compliance requirements while reducing avoidable delays and rework.

UAB-Online is a cloud platform for digital collaboration in liquid and dry bulk logistics. It connects terminals, vessels, agents, and surveyors to streamline operational processes and improve compliance, transparency, and efficiency across the port call.

Visitors can meet the teams behind:
· Falcker, which digitises terminal asset inspections with secure, cloud-based inspection and maintenance software
· Dropboard, which helps terminals improve planning and scheduling by turning complex operational data into clear, actionable decision support
· ToolKitX, which helps streamline field workforce management and stakeholder communication in an audit proof environment
· Teqplay, which provides data driven insight into waterside operations, helping terminals improve berth and asset utilisation and operational performance
· UAB-Online, which connects terminals, vessels, agents and surveyors to streamline port call processes and improve transparency and efficiency across bulk logistics operations

Terminal managers, operations leaders, and industry stakeholders are invited to visit the Software Pavilion at stand SP01 during StocExpo 2026 (10 and 11 March) at Rotterdam Ahoy to explore demonstrations and discuss practical approaches to digital collaboration and operational excellence.