Port Logistics - Working group meeting

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Traceability + Optimizing Port Logistics = Cost Savings! Join the Ports & Infrastructure working group meeting in Oslo. Offshore wind depends on efficient, reliable supply chains — and ports are at the heart of this. In this workshop, you’ll see how digital traceability in port logistics and beyond reduces costs, minimizes delays, and builds investor confidence. The workshop is open for members of Norwegian Offshore Wind.
AGENDA:
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | Registration, coffee, mingling | |
| 10:00 | Welcome, introduction | Susanne Starheim-GrøtterCCO and Co-Founder, Vestervind Contractors |
| 10:15 | Ports at the Heart of Offshore Wind Logistics – status today, some examples.Fjordbase, Bjørn Erik Kringstad, VP Sale, Market and Communication Bring, Henrik Willum Dalsgaard, Director Renewable Energy NorSea Group, Kjetil Sævareid, Vise President Business Development ASCO Norge, Ole Kjetil Borsheim, Operations Director | Henrik Willum DalsgaardDirector - Renewable Energy, Bring Cargo AS Kjetil SævareidVice President Business Development, NorSea Bjørn Erik KringstadFjord Base Group Ole Kjetil Borsheim Operations Director, ASCO Norge |
| 11:15 | Why do we need tracking systems? - Part 1GS1, Ordin Husa, Head of Energy Discussion | Ordin HusaHead of Energy, GS1 Norway |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Why do we need tracking systems? - Part 2Philip leads Accenture’s IoT and Traceability practice across the Nordic region. He delivers practical solutions for industrial clients, focusing on digital transformation and supply chain transparency. | Philip AppletonTraceability Director, Accenture Industry X |
| 13:20 | Why do we need tracking systems? - Part 3Aakriti leads traceability, sustainability, and circularity initiatives at Accenture Industry X. She manages Nordic partnerships with GS1, RISE, and SwePass to advance traceability and Digital Product Passport readiness. Aakriti brings global supply chain experience across retail, electronics, and agriculture, combining systems thinking with practical execution. | Aakriti SamaiyarTraceability Manager, Accenture Industry X |
| 13:50 | Coffee break | |
| 14:10 | Unlocking Efficiency: Port Digitalization and Supply Chain Maturity in Offshore Wind | Anita SkogInnovasjonspådriver, Nordic Edge Lisbeth SørgårdProject Manager, EDIH Nordic Edge |
| 14:40 | Blueprint to Breakthrough: Port Digitalization & Offshore Supply ChainsChristopher Hoftun co-founded FourPro Solutions and serves as Chief Innovation & Alliance Officer, leading product innovation partnerships with deep domain competence from supply chains and digitalization of port operations. He advanced a user-centric supply chain platform that connects seamlessly to existing systems—delivering quick integrations with no rip-and-replace—while combining operational and IT data with AI to drive real-time visibility and cross-value-chain operations with collaboration. | Christopher HoftunCo-founder & Chief Innovation & Alliance Officer, FourPro Solutions |
| 14:55 | Digital mapping, work session | |
| 15:25 | Conclusions, activities, follow–ups | |
| 16:00 | End of meeting |
Programme responsible

Organisers

Norwegian Offshore Wind

EDIH Oceanopolis
Speakers

Philip Appleton

Aakriti Samaiyar

Anita Skog

Susanne Starheim-Grøtter

Ordin Husa
Henrik Willum Dalsgaard
Kjetil Sævareid

Lisbeth Sørgård

Christopher Hoftun
