We are happy to announce that our collaboration with the Port of Helsinki continues in 2023!

“We have found this form of collaboration extremely valuable during our partnership years. The SeaFocus concept combining both experienced professionals and young students to work on projects is also very fruitful.”, says Ville Haapasaari, the CEO of the Port of Helsinki

We are happy to introduce our latest Partner South Finland Port Service! Safety and quality are of paramount importance for all SF Port Service´s mooring’s activities. High quality of work, experienced and well-trained personnel guarantee the quality of all their services to clients. The performance results are excellent. SF Port Service can find themselves as a cutting edge, qualitatively, both in terms of mooring and unmooring as well as other services. They are able to keep their collective excellence to provide cost efficient, reliable and high-quality services to all their clients.

Intelligence Hunt project and Inmarsat case - by the due time we received several applications. It was great to see that this kind of a project work interests the next generation talents. 

The first round interviews started today. First we will check the excel and data analyst skills. This interview will be followed by a commitment interview. 

Thank you for all applicants and good luck. Remember we have projects coming and starting all the time, so if you will not be chosen this time, there will be other case assignments. So please, do follow us in the social media. 

Anna Lisa Mudahy took part in the Ocean Exchange 2022, which took place October 23-25th in Fort Lauderdale. Ulla Keino, the CEO of SeaFocus was a Member of the Solutions Review team for the Ocean Exchange Orcelle, Neptune, Transportation and Logistics Hubs Innovation Awards. 

SeaFocus invited Anna Lisa to join the Intelligence Hunt Junior Consultant Pool. Our partners and Intelligence Hunt Case Companies should consider this young talent as a great asset to have in a team working on the case assignment with our experts.

We are happy to announce that Finnpilot Pilotage continues partnership with SeaFocus. 

Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd is a special assignment company entirely owned by the State of Finland. Navigation is of great significance to Finland’s national economy; the majority of the import and export goods are transported by ship. Pilotage promotes smooth and safe navigation. Pilotage services facilitate the transport of these goods without any unnecessary and expensive delays. Additionally, pilotage prevents many serious accidents each year.

Nicholas Martinez took part in the Ocean Exchange 2022, which took place October 23-25th in Fort Lauderdale. Ulla Keino, the CEO of SeaFocus was a Member of the Solutions Review team for the Ocean Exchange Orcelle, Neptune, Transportation and Logistics Hubs Innovation Awards. 

SeaFocus invited Nick to join the Intelligence Hunt Junior Consultant Pool. Our partners and Intelligence Hunt Case Companies should consider this young talent as a great asset who to have in a team working on the case assignment with our experts.

Inmarsat and SeaFocus are calling for students interested in the maritime industry and maritime safety to join this exciting Intelligence Hunt project. 

The selected students will participate in the Inmarsat – SeaFocus project as Junior Consultant Interns in a team of 4 people. The project team will be led by a Project Manager and include Main Subject Mentor, a Junior Consultant and Supporting Mentors.

Inmarsat was established in 1979 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea.

Daniel Millea took part in the Ocean Exchange 2022, which took place October 23-25th in Fort Lauderdale. Ulla Keino, the CEO of SeaFocus was a Member of the Solutions Review team for the Ocean Exchange Orcelle, Neptune, Transportation and Logistics Hubs Innovation Awards. 

Seeing the Ocean Exchange Finals event and Daniel on stage presenting the important work he has done with his team for the ocean life, SeaFocus invited Daniel to join the Intelligence Hunt Junior Consultant Pool. 

We are pretty excited as our new and revised Intelligence Hunt  concept has been met very well among our Partners and Stakeholders. 

The new Intelligence Hunt combines a wealth of experience with new talent in a dynamic team which works on a case assignment for the Intelligence Hunt case companies. We are building up a pool of Junior Consultants and Experts.

We are happy to announce that Mr Hannu Lumme, Senior Advisor, has been appointed as a Commercial Director at SeaFocus.

Hannu Lumme is an expert in sales of maritime & intermodal logistics. His special knowhow is in elaboration of logistics chains between Germany, other European countries, and the Baltic Sea area. 

Last week we had a meeting with our Partner Elomatic and the presented the Final report of the Intelligence Hunt on Pricing Green Ammonia. The case company was very pleased with the report, conducted by our specialists and the video conducted by a student team Elogmatic.  

SeaFocus is strengthening the management group. 

We are happy to announce that Mr Markku Mylly, Mariner and Senior Advisor, has been appointed as a Senior Vice President on Maritime Safety and Security at SeaFocus.

Markku Mylly has passion for wide variety of maritime activities. He wants to share his knowledge and expertise to enhance the performance, resilience and sustainability of the maritime industry.

Today our partner Finnpilot Pilotage was celebrating their new office premises "house warming party". Kari Kosonen, the Managing Director welcomed all visitors and told about the activities of the company. The purpose of pilotage is to enhance the safety of vessel traffic and prevent environmental damage generated by vessel traffic. 

We had a strategy meeting about the new Intelligence Hunt concept and we had a pleasure to visit our partner´s Rödl & Partner´s office in Helsinki.

Very fruitful meeting and great commitment from all members of our crew. 

We have been working on revising and updating the Intelligence Hunt concept. It is still about the young talents, but now we also involve a team of experienced experts to work for the case company.

SeaFocus participated the the Annual Garden Party at the British Ambassador’s Residence. The party was to celebrate the end of summer season and beginning of business season and it was organised by the British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland Ry. 

Ulla Keino, the CEO of SeFocus is a Member of the Board of B3CF.

At the party SeaFocus was represented by Senior Advisor Hannu Lumme and CMO Heli Koukkula-Teixeira.

SeaFocus is happy to announce about our new Junior Consultant Victoria Pasquarelli, and she will be focusing on marketing. 

Victoria participated the 9th Intelligence Hunt in a team Flare of Future, which was working on a case assignment "Customer Service Requirements and Strategic Partnership - Port Profile in 2030” given by the Port of Uusikaupunki and Stevena.

Victoria comes from Panama, land of the Panama Canal, this has inspired her to get into the logistics and maritime field which she is currently studying at Hamburg, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). 

Team FLARE OF FUTURE presented the second part, the confidential part  of the Intelligence Hunt project to the case companies The Port of Uusikaupunki and Stevena in the end of June. 

Teemu Vaahtera, CEO of the Port of Uusiakupunki and Markku Mäkipere, CEO of Stevena were pleased with the work of the team. The task was to define the Customer Service Requirements and how to ebenfit from the Strategic Partnership.

SeaFcus provides all students a Certficate and they can add to their CV´s that they have been working as a Junior Consultant Trainee for SeaFocus. 

SeaFocus took part in the online conference on Marketing in Maritime (MiM), which is a professional community united by a passion for powerful marketing in the rapidly-changing maritime sector. They challenge the idea that shipping is an industry that responds to conservative marketing methods and make it their mission to highlight best practice, emerging business dynamics and innovative solutions. This three days with 2,5 hours sessions is organised by WakeMedia. SeaFocus is one of the sponsors of the event.

Team CAPTAIN AKER ARCTIC presented today the second part, the confidential part  of the Intelligence Hunt project to the case company Aker Arctic Technology. The case company representatives Reko-Anti Suojanen, the CEO and Jukka Salminen, the Sales Manager were pleased with the work and they got some new ideas from the team on how to tackle the tricky question of "Utilising Icebreakers During the Summer Season". 

SeaFcus provides all students a Certficate and they can add to their CV´s that they have been working as a Junior Consultant Trainee for SeaFocus. 

Finnlines will boost its maritime connections between Finland, Continental Europe and Spain with the deployment of the Eco class hybrid ro-ro vessels. As a new addition, a link between Ireland and Belgium will be launched.

Finneco I is Finnlines´ largest vessel, with a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres, equivalent to around 400 trailers.  To reduce emissions, the vessel is equipped with many advanced technologies, such as air lubrication, a high-powered battery bank and solar panels. Finneco I flies the Finnish flag.

Finnlines is a stretgic partner to SeaFocus

Team NEWTON presented today the second part, the confidential part  of the Intelligence Hunt project to the case companies Wärtsilä Voyage and Meyer Turku, The case companies were very pleased with the work and they promised to support the team members in the future. SeaFcus provides all students a Certficate and they can add to their CV´s that they have been working as a Junior Consultant Trainee for SeaFocus. 

Today we started planning the SeaFocus Annual Executive Meeting SFAEM 2022. Meeting and workshop for our partners.

This meeting will take place 15.9.2022 in Helsinki.

Partners will receive an invitation from SeaFocus to the meeting. 

Wakemedia was a Navigate media partner and Andy For, the CEO took part in the Maritime and Shipping Trade Fair held in Turku, Finland last week, June 1.-2.

Check the video clip and feel the atmosphere at the Navigate2022. How did our international guest speakers and delegates found the trade exhibition.

Wakemedia is also a Media Partner to SeaFocus.

Craig Eason, the moderator of the Intelligence Hunt is an editorial director of Fathom World, a leading provider of news and information relating to the changes in the maritime sector.

After the winner was announced - Team Newton - Craig sat down with three of the six students from the team who were at the event for the wards announcement to ask them about their work, and about their take aways after taking part in the Intelligence Hunt

Intelligence Hunt project competition is a unique competition that brings together shipping and maritime companies with groups of students who come together for three months to work on and  solve challenges given them by those companies. 

Today we had the Award Ceremony of the 9th Intelligence Hunt. Yesterday we heard and saw the presentation and the Jury with Chairman Kari Sillanpää, Alan McKinnon, Pia Meling, Nora Haapala and Rolf Neise evaluated their work. They sure did not have an easy job. 

The WINNER of the Intelligence Hunt 9 was announced! Talent Team NEWTON with Andrei Morariu, Team Leader, Åbo Akademi University, Mahesh Amberkar, University of Strathclyde, Vladislav Balashov, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Ahmed Elhadi, Aboa Mare - Novia University of Applied Sciences, Jesse Jackson, Strathclyde University and Gilnela Jalonen, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, won the competition. Congratulations! 

Happy to introduce our new Associate Partner Rödl & Partner Asianajotoimisto, which is part of an international advisory firm Rödl & Partner, established in 1977 in Germany. Via 107 own offices in 50 countries more than 5.200 of experts provide the clients with legal, tax, audit, BPO and management services.    In the Nordic-Baltic region Rödl & Partner has been present for almost 30 years. More than 270 employees in the Nordic-Baltic Region offer the clients their local know-how as well as international experience.    In Finland Rödl & Partner offers legal and tax services under Rödl & Partner Asianajotoimisto and BPO services through Satakerta Rödl & Partner. The Legal, Tax & BPO teams are located in Helsinki, and the payroll team is operating in Kouvola. 

Cyberwatch Finland is one of the case companies of the 9th Intelligenece Hunt project competition. Their case assignment is “How to Improve the Level of Cyber Resilience in Harbours”.

The Talent Team CYBERSAFE with Zama Hlongwane, Team Leader, World Maritime University, Niloofar Bakhsh, Satakunta University of Applied Science, Khoa Nguyen, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Mohan Samarajeewa, Satakunta University of Applied Science, Mohammed Kabir Umar, World Maritime University and Marjia Urmi, Centria University of Applied Sciences, Oulu University, is working of the case assignment

Programme of the 9th Intelligence Hunt published. We have seven case assignments, ten case companies and seven talent teams. 

This time the project competition consists of two parts. At the Finals of the Project Competition in June 1-2, 2022 the Talent Teams present their understandings and views on the importance of the given case assignment to the case company, the industry and the society. This part will be evaluated by the Jury.   After the Finals the project continues and the Talent Teams will work on the confidential part of the project and will deepen the findings and solutions. This part will be presented only to the Case Company Management only in the end of June 2022 with the team Mentor.

Aker Arctic Technology is one of the case companies of the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition. Their case assignment is “Utilising Icebreakers During the Summer Season”.

The Talent Team CAPTAIN AKER ARCTIC with Denis Maksimov, Team Leader, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Maria Arevalo, World Maritime University, Egemen Bal, Novia University of Applied Sciences, Huong Le, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Raga Purwanto, World Maritime University and Akhil Sunsih, University of Strathclyde, is working of the case.

NUAer is one of the case companies of the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition. Their case assignment is “Sniffer Drones to Drive Business Model Innovation”.

The Talent Team CÓNDORES DEL MAR with Jonatan Mendoza, World Maritime University, Anmol Jadav, University of Strathclyde, Laxmi Kamath, World Maritime University, Minh Chau Tran, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences and Anh Tuan Vu, World Maritime University, is working of the case assignment

Meyer Turku and Wärtsilä Voyage are case companies of the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition. Their case assignment is “Lifecycle Emissions of a Cruise Ship – Improving by Constantly Adapting the Latest Technology”.

The Talent Team NEWTON with Andre Morariu, Team Leader, Åbo Akademi University, Mahesh Amberkar, University of Strathclyde, Vladislav Balashov, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Ahmed Elhadi, Aboa Mare - Novia University of Applied Sciences, Jesse Jackson, Strathclyde University and Gilnela Jalonen, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, is working of the case.

We are happy to announce that the City of Kokkola joins the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition as a Case Company together with Flexens. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.

The Kokkola City ´s strategy sets up guidelines for the city operations. The key themes of the strategy are renewal, financial balance and the city’s role as an enabler along with its previous implementing role. These themes have been selected with the aim of preparing for future changes in the operating environment.

In addition to the Maritime Trade Fair Navigate2022 also invites you to join the evening party at the beautiful Ruissalo Boat Yard 1.6. at 19.00-23.30. 

This evening is about networking and interesting discussions, good food and live music. 

Dinner & Networking - ticket 138€ (incl.VAT). Get your ticket and join the Navigate2022 evening party.

SeaFocus is the main programme producer of the Navigate2022 Exhibition.

Port of Uusikaupunki & Stevena are case companies of the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition with a case assignment “Customer Service Requirements and Strategic Partnership -  Port Profile in 2030”. 

The Talent Team FLARE OF FUTURE with Paritosh Palkar, Team Leader, Chalmers University of Technology, Vera Andreeva, Metropolia UAS, Dmitrii Niukkanen, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu, Victoria Pasquarelli, HAW Hamburg and Rafid Raihan, Satakunta University of Applied Science SAMK, is working on the case assignment.    

We are happy to announce that Elomatic joins the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition as a case company. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

Elomatic is a group of engineering and consulting professionals that apply diverse know-how to improve the well-being of people and the environment. They serve their customers on a global basis. They have offices in Finland, Poland, India, and Canada, and operations around the world.

We are happy to announce that Aker Arctic Technology joins the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition as a case company. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

Aker Arctic Technology is the designer for reliable and efficient ships operating in ice-covered waters. They specialize in the design of icebreakers and other ships capable of operating independently in ice, from cargo ships and tankers to polar research vessels and cruise ships. Having developed and designed the majority of icebreaking ships in the world, Aker Arctic Technology has the vast experience required to deliver ships that meet the needs of our clients.

We are happy to announce that Flexens joins the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition as a case company together with the City of Kokkola. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

Flexens is a project developer and investor focusing on the energy storage and demand response technologies needed to run a society on 100 % renewable energy. The company is a forerunner in developing zero-emission solutions for maritime applications. In the spearhead project Power2AX, Flexens is preparing local hydrogen production, refuelling infrastructure, and a fuel cell ferry in the Åland archipelago. 

We are happy to announce that Meyer Turku joins the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition as a case company. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

Meyer Turku Oy, family-owned by Meyer family, is one of the leading European shipbuilding companies. Turku Shipyard was founded in 1737 and, today, the managing partner of the company is Tim Meyer.  The company provides state-of-the-art technology solutions, advanced construction processes and cutting edge innovations for cruise operators and other ship owners. Meyer Turku specializes in building cruise ships, car-passenger ferries and special vessels. Over the years the shipyard has built more than 1,300 new ships for customers around the world.

We are happy to announce that Wärtsilä Voyage will join the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition for the second time. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

Wärtsilä Voyage is connecting shore to shore, solving today’s challenges with tomorrow’s technology, and breaking data silos to create infrastructural efficiencies that make the global supply chain safer, smarter, and greener. Imagine a shipping industry mastered so completely that efficiency spreads through every aspect of its complex being. Where vessels sail using the cleanest fuels, routes are precision-planned to avoid hazards. Traffic flows are managed so effectively that ships no longer wait to dock in congested harbours. Where clean, smart shipping technology helps preserve the oceans, shores, cities and beyond. 

Navigate2022 ticket sales has been opened now. You can join the Nordic Maritime Expo as a visitor. The conference programme is more international than ever before. More than 60 speakers from more than 20 countries. 

Navigate is an international B2B trade exhibition for maritime, shipping and shipbuilding professionals, organised every other year at the Turku Fair Center, Finland.

SeaFocus is the main programme producer.

We are happy to announce that NUAer will join the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland. 

NUAer is a joint venture between Nordic Unmanned and Aeromon. The company was formed in October 2021 as a response to the increasing demand for maritime emission measurements.   NUAer combines the operational excellence and global reach of Nordic Unmanned and the world-leading emission monitoring technology of Aeromon. 

SeaFocus is a Navigate Programme Producer.   

Navigate International B2B Trade Exhibition Navigate has grown steadily and has become an important meeting place for maritime, shipping, shipbuilding, logistics and supply chain professionals. Navigate 2022 programme covers the whole maritime supply chain from the interest of product owners to the interest of shipowners. At the Navigate we talk about sustainable shipping, logistics, decarbonization, digitalization, energy efficiency, innovative shipbuilding solutions and  future tourism. With over 60 speakers from more than 20 countries and our attractive and dynamic exhibition area we enable the exhibitors and the delegations to get the most out of their time invested in Navigate 2022. 

We are happy to announce that Stevena will join the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition together with the Port of Uusikaupunki. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.

Stevena offers its´ clients stevedoring, warehousing, value-added, ship agency, transport and chartering and complete logistics services. The goal is to grow together with their customers. They have the capacity to grow and develop according to our customers’ requirements.   Stevena is part of KWH Logistics – a versatile group offering international transports, port logistics and industrial services. 

WANTED YOUNG TALENTS!!!! 

You can apply for Intelligence Hunt 9 Candidate, if you are studying in the university at the moment or you have graduated in 2019-2022. 

The participation in the project is voluntary based, but we expect commitment from you through out the project, if qualified. 

A positive and rewarding experience you will not forget! 

SeaFocus is participating the LetExpo in Verona, Italy as an Exhibitor. SeaFocus is represented by Ulla Keino and Markku Mylly (in the picture). 

The Exhibition takes place 16.-19. March, 2022. 

4 days, to promote sustainable logistics and create a single moment of comparison on the main green issues at national and European level.    4 days of meeting and discussion, businessopportunities, B2B meetings, training with the main players in transport, logistics and e-commerce services, smart mobility and smart cities.  

Ulla Keino was one of the panelists at the LetExpo fair in Verona, Italy.  

The panel discussion was about “The Challenges of European and International Transport and Logistics”. The panel was moderated by one of the most famous Italian journalists, Mr Nicola Porri, from the National television network, Rete 4. The other panelists were Pierluigi Dal Pino, Microsoft Italy Marcello Di Caterina, ALIS Vice President Matteo Gasparato, President of the Union of Italian Interports Rodolfo Giampieri, President of the Italian ports association Carlo Giro, Manager - EU Goods Transport of International Road Transport (United Nations Organization) Wolfgang Gobel, President of the European vehicles association Paolo Malerba, Telepass (Telepass is a big company that manages the motorway toll collection system with the use of electronic tolls).

We are happy to announce that the Port of Uusikaupunki will join the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition together with Stevena. The Finals will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition June 1-2, in Turku, Finland.  

The development of the port is the top priority in the City of Uusikaupunki ‘s business strategy.    A lot of resources have been invested into the port over the past few years to ensure a high level of customer service.  “The Port of Uusikaupunki is willing to make further investments to serve their customers, to meet their needs and to ensure the most efficient and pleasant visit in the port”, says Teemu Vaahtera, the Managing Director of the Port of Uusikaupunki.   

Introducing our Partners

THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPLY AGENCY - NESA is a central government organisation operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland. It is an expert organisation tasked with carrying out planning and operations related to the maintenance and development of Finland’s security of supply. Today the focus of security of supply operations is being increasingly shifted towards ensuring the operating capability of critical infrastructure. These include the electrical grid, the water supply, transport routes and secure connections for data communications and financial transactions.

NESA is our Strategic Partner.

Intelligence Hunt 9 will kick off soon! 

What do we expect from the Finalists? Studying in or having a degree from University or University of Applied Sciences (2019-2022)

Commitment to dedicate time and efforts and enhance a great team spirit throughout the project 

Excellent verbal and written English skills 

Finnish and Swedish language skills are considered beneficial 

Excellent communication skills and technology means (we work with Zoom, Teams and other online means) 

Ability to travel to Turku Finland to the Finals 1.-2.6.2022 on their own costs 

Positive and inspiring nature and attitude Team working skills

Introducing our Partners

FINNLINES is a leading shipping operator of RoRo and passenger services in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. The Company’s passenger-freight vessels offer services from Finland to Germany and via the Åland Islands to Sweden, as well as from Sweden to Germany. Finnlines’ RoRo vessels operate in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. 

FINNLINES is our Strategic Partner.

Check the short introduction presentation about the Intelligence Hunt project and join the project as a Case Company or a Talent Student. 

Combining Future Talents - University Students, Experienced Mentors and Forward-thinking Companies! 

Finals in conjunction with the Navigate2022.

We have started the preparations of the 9th Intelligence Hunt project. We are pleased to introduce to you Craig Eason, who will be moderating the Intelligence Hunt Finals, June 1, 2022. 

CRAIG EASON is a business journalist, editor, photographer, event moderator and  public speaker. He has been reporting on and discussing the transformation of the shipping industry for a number of years. He has been covering the regulatory framework, technological developments and social and environmental impact of shipping for 15 years. Craig is editorial director of Fathom World, a leading provider of news and information relating to the changes in the maritime sector. 

WÄRTSILÄ VOYAGE was one of the seven Talent Teams we had competing at the 8th Intelligence Hunt project. 

Check their solution to the case assignment "Just-In-Time Arrivals for Ports’ Potential to Reduce Co2 in Modern Shipping" by Wärtsilä Voyage

Intelligence Hunt: Bringing in Ideas from Outside the Box 

Written and podcasted by Craig Eason, owner and editorial director of Fathom.

Craig Eason was a Member of the Jury this time. You will meet him also at the 9th Intelligence Hunt as he will be moderating the Finals, June 1st, in Turku Finland. 

THE DIGITAL WAVE was one of the seven Talent Teams we had competing at the 8th Intelligence Hunt project. 

Check their solution to the case assignment "How to Increase the Company’s Visibility & Awareness by Digital Means" by C & C Port Agency Finland

TEAM REIMAgining LOGISTICS was one of the seven Talent Teams we had competing at the 8th Intelligence Hunt project. 

Check their solution to the case assignment "Supply Chain Network Optimization - Europe - How to Optimize Supply Chain for Seasonal Business?" by Reima. 

TEAM GREENFIN was one of the seven Talent Teams we had competing at the 8th Intelligence Hunt project. 

Check their solution to the case assignment "Carbon Neutral Finnpilot - How to halve the company´s emissions by 2030?" by Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd. 

We have opened the possibility to apply for the 9th Intelligence Hunt project competition. 

Join the Intelligence Hunt 9, the Finals of which will be held in conjunction with the Navigate2022 Maritime Trade Exhibition, June 1-2, in Turku Finland

The Finals of the 8th edition of the Intelligence Hunt project took place January 26-27, 2022.

THE FIRST RUNNER-UP

The first runner-up of the project competition was Talent Team LONEGATE with Port of Helsinki´s  case assignment "One Gate System – Combining Access Control with Smooth Day-to-Day Operations".

SeaFocus congratulates the Team: ASHITOSH PALKAR (IN), Team Leader, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, LUCAS OPOKA (PL), Aalto University, Finland, MARI SIILIVASK (EE), TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy, Estonia, ELIZABETH SOZINOVA (UA), Odessa National Maritime University, Ukraina and JOHANN YOUNG (USA/FI), Aalto University, Finland and their Team Mentor FRANK KHO (HK).

The Finals of the 8th edition of the Intelligence Hunt project took place January 26-27, 2022.

THE WINNER

The winner of the project competition was Talent Team RAUMA´S DECARBONIZERS with Rauma Marine Contructions´ case assignment "Decarnonizing Shortsea Shipping".  

SeaFocus congratulates the Team: AHMED HASSAN (EG), Team Leader, Aalto University, Finland, XIAOHAN GU (CN), Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, MARIIA KHRAPYTSKA (UA), Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraina, ANKITA NAYAK (IN), Aalto University, Finland and NSEOBONG UMOH (NG), Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and their Team Mentor POUL WOODALL (DK).

What an exciting day today as we had the Finals of the 8th Intelligence Hunt project. We had seven case companies and talent teams on "stage" with their mentors and of course the Jury questioning teams.

We are very happy with the talent teams. They have done an excellent job and have come with interesting solutions. 

Now it is all in the hands of the Jury. Tomorrow we will have the corporate speakers of the case companies presenting and the Award Ceremony.

Let us introduce the seventh case assignment "Increasing the Company’s Visibility and Awareness by Digital Means" by C & C Port Agency Finland and the talent team “THE DIGITAL WAVE”.

“The Digital Wave team has from the very beginning worked together, with the task to understanding how to improve the presence of C&C in their digital journey. There has been a very good spirit from the very beginning among the team members and everyone has found there role in supporting the team and the task. For me it has been a pleasure working with each member and I am sure with the attitude and working ethics each member of the team has they will be a great contribution to what ever task they will take in the future“, says Mikael Simelius

Join the Intelligence Hunt VIII Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the cases and the solutions!

Let us introduce the sixth case assignment "Supply Chain Network Optimization – Europe” by Reima Oy and the talent team “REIMAgining LOGISTICS”.

The Team REIMAGINING LOGISTICS is a highly motivated and skilled team able to challenge and optimise the European Supply Chain set-up of Reima. 

The different areas of study (from Mechanical Engineering to IT, International Business, Logistics, Finance & Functional Materials and Design) and the different nationalities, Europeans and South Americans, and cultural backgrounds of the team members help to create a fresh look into the company’s future. It is a great pleasure and honour to work with this team to create a better and more sustainable tomorrow! I am personally impressed about the self-organised team work in this challenging case and the enthusiasm the team has to solve even the most difficult tasks”, says Rolf Neise.

Join the Intelligence Hunt VIII Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the cases and the solutions!

Let us introduce the fifth case assignment “Decarbonizing Shortsea Shipping”by Rauma Marine Constructions and the talent team “RAUMA DECARBONISERS”.

“The team has managed to use the different qualities of the individual team members very well, allocating tasks according to the individual expertize. The differences of the individual has been used as a strength for the team and thereby also ensuring a mutual respect within the team”, says Poul Woodall.

Join the Intelligence Hunt VIII Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the cases and the solutions!

Join the Intelligence Hunt VIII Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the cases and the solutions!

Let us introduce the forth case assignment “One Gate System – Combining Access Control with Smooth Day-to-Day Operations”by the Port of Helsinki and the talent team “LONEGATE”.

“I have the pleasure of mentoring the Lonegate team working for the Port of Helsinki. Lonegate is a great enthusiastic team with different academic and cultural backgrounds and locations.

Working well together and each team member contributing in the area he/she is most experienced or interested in. I sense a good team spirit with effective leadership and well planned activities. Although the business area is very new to them, they have been able to get a good understanding of the case and the key issues to address. For me it is a pleasure to work with them”, says Frank Kho.

Join the Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the case and the solution!

 Ferdous Alam Patwary has been appointed as an Internationalization and Quality Assurance Analyst at SeaFocus. 

 Currently, he is studying master’s in international business and entrepreneurship as a final year student in University of Jyväskylä.

 He also has achieved some administrative skills by working as admin assistant in UK and gained experience in organizing events related to health and safety in his domestic country.  

 His leadership role has assisted a multi-talented team winning the Intelligent hunt 4 competition in 2018.

We are really happy to have Ferdous working with us! 

Let us introduce the Case number 3 - “Just-in-Time Arrivals for Ports’ Potential to Reduce Co2 in Modern Shipping” by the Wärtsilä Voyage and the talent team “WÄRTSILÄ CARDINALS”.

”Working with the Wärtsilä Cardinals team has been rewarding. Team members have a wide range of skills that I believe will help them find a great solution to the case. It’s always great to see how young people can work well together from day one even though they come from different cultures”, says Esko Mustamäki.

Join the Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the case and the solution!

If you wish to help the Talent Team Finnlink, we welcome you to  participate to our Intelligence Hunt 8 team “Finnlink” survey, please use the questionnaire link  

NOTE! All answers are processed confidentially. By filling the link you are also able to state your interest to get a personal invitation to the online Finals 26.1,  where also the other teams will present their solutions to the other Case Companies’ cases.

Let us introduce to you the Case number 2  - “Goods Flows Between Scandinavian Countries and Russia" by Finnlines and the talent team “FINNLINK”

”The Finnlink Team has been very enthusiastic to investigate the subject and the structure of the trade between Scandinavia and Russia. I have got the feeling that the team members have a vital interest to dig even small details connected to the questions arising during the case study. With this kind of an attitude, I am very optimistic and see such persons as great future resources for foreign trade, marketing and logistics”, says Hannu Lumme, Mentor of the Team 

Join the Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the case and the solution!

Let us introduce to you the Case number 1  - "Carbon Neutral Finnpilot" by Finnpilot Pilotage and the Talent Team "GREENFIN"

”The case assignment  for Finnpilot is very demanding and requires a lot of analytical work from the team GreenFin. The team has been working actively, studying, and analyzing, how to reduce CO2 emissions of pilot boats. The final proposal of the team will help Finnpilot to make their decision, how and by what time schedule critical measures have to be taken to achieve the demanding goal of reduction CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030,” says Markku Mylly, Mentor of the Team.

Join the Finals online 26.1.2022 to learn more about the case and the solution!

We are back in business! We hope you all got to rest a little bit during Christmas and New Year´s holidays. 

It is time to roll up our sleeves again and actually we are quite excited about this new year. There still are some dark clouds due to pandemic, but we are sure we can conquer it together! 

Take care and wishing you all a Great Year 2022!  Let´s stay in touch and remember to follow us in the social media.