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Digital Logistics / ICT Expert for the Digitalization of a Container Depot at an Inland Port

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Key facts

Start
10/2026
Duration
7 months
Work mode
Remote
Location
Germany (remote)
Workload
40 %
Contract type
Freelance · Expert

Project description

An internationally active company in the field of transportation and infrastructure planning is seeking support for the digital design of a domestic container depot. The company is looking for an experienced ICT and digitalization expert with in-depth knowledge of logistics and terminals.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and document ICT and digitalization requirements for an inland container depot
  • Define requirements and specifications for terminal operating systems (TOS) and automation systems
  • Recommend suitable digital solutions to increase operational efficiency and transparency
  • Develop an integration architecture for rail, customs, and logistics platforms
  • Prepare a conceptual plan for integration into the National Single Window and propose an integration strategy
  • Provide support in preparing technical bid documents for ICT components
  • Evaluate bidders’ ICT proposals from a technical perspective and develop recommendations for decision-making
  • Provide requirements and recommendations regarding cybersecurity, data management, and sustainable system architecture

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • At least 10 years of experience with ICT systems in logistics, transportation, or terminal operations
  • Practical experience with terminal operating systems, port community systems, or logistics platforms
  • Experience with automation, gate management, and data integration platforms
  • Proven expertise in system integration across multiple stakeholders, e.g., ports, customs, rail, and logistics service providers
  • Experience in digitalization projects for logistics or transportation infrastructure
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business informatics, or a related field

Nice-to-have

Not required, but a plus for your application.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, data governance, and digital architecture
  • Experience with integration into national single-window systems

Skills

  • Terminal Operating Systems
  • Port Community Systems
  • Systemintegration
  • Gate-Automatisierung
  • Logistik-IT

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