The 'TECHLOG Open House Event' held at the Eastern Living Lab of the project in Alexandria, Egypt saw the participation of various companies from the public and private transportation sectors, as well as port cargo handling. Distinguished representatives from MSC Egypt, Ship & C.R.E.W, Egyptian Global Logistics - Kadmar Group, Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Co., Canal Shipping Agency, EL-HANDSYA, Camp Cesar Alex, Agile International Unlimited Express, Damietta Container & Cargo Handling Co, Ministry of Health, and Appache Group were present to witness the ongoing pilot actions, which involved training sessions on truck driving, crane operation, and reach stacker/forklift operation using advanced simulators. The event also provided insights into the ongoing services and activities offered by the TECHLOG Eastern Living Lab.

The event commenced with a warm welcome to all attendees, followed by introductions to the Eastern Living Lab team. Dr. Sandra Haddad, the Project Coordinator and Vice Dean of Research and Post Graduate Studies at the College of International Transport and Logistics - Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Dr. Sarah El-Gamal, the Project Communication Manager and Head of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department at the College of International Transport and Logistics – AASTMT, Mrs. Eman Seif, the Financial Manager of the project and Assistant Secretary-General at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Nada Elsharkawy, the Communication Manager at the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA), presented the aims and objectives of the TECHLOG project. They emphasized the milestones achieved, including the successful implementation of pilot trainings based on the outcomes of roundtable discussions with stakeholders. These discussions focused on enhancing safety operations and measures, which were subsequently tested through a series of pilot action trainings spanning from October 8 to November 30, 2023. 

Dr. Sandra Haddad also seized the opportunity to urge all participants to sign up on the project's web platform at https://techlogproject.com/ and take advantage of its many benefits.

The TECHLOG team underscored that the primary goal of the Open House event was to invite representatives from various public and private transportation and port cargo handling companies to explore the living lab's services and activities. Specifically, they highlighted the available training simulators for truck drivers, crane operators, and reach stackers/forklift operators. Attendees also had the opportunity to observe live training sessions of the pilot actions of the TECHLOG project. Subsequently, the floor was opened for discussions and questions from the attending companies.

The second half of the event featured visits to the simulators, with participants organized into groups to witness live training sessions for truck drivers, crane operators, and reach stackers/forklift operators. The Eastern Living Lab, led by the project team at AASTMT in collaboration with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and CEEBA, showcased the advancements made through the EU-funded TECHLOG project.

The event served as a pivotal moment for fostering collaboration between key stakeholders in the transportation and port cargo handling sectors. The live demonstrations of pilot trainings using cutting-edge simulators not only showcased the TECHLOG project's commitment to enhancing safety measures but also provided a platform for industry representatives to engage in meaningful discussions. As the TECHLOG project comes close to the end of its journey, the Open House Event stood as a testament to the collaborative efforts driving innovation and excellence in the field.