Ashebir Jacob has successfully led multidisciplinary design teams to deliver planning, design, and construction of green and brown field projects of different sizes and complexities. With more than 35 years of professional experience, Ashebir’s planning work has included the preparation of feasibility studies, operational analysis, and the development of general cargo terminals, conventional and automated container terminals, and rail intermodal facilities. As a Port Practice Leadership team member, he plays a key role in developing companywide port practice strategy, developing business expansion plans, aligning expertise with the future market needs as well as, plans, organizes, and supervises a staff of, planners, engineers, technicians, and simulation/emulation software engineers dedicated to providing services for the development of the state-of-the-art port facilities.
Ashebir is a member of Moffatt & Nichol’s automated container terminal development team and is the company’s simulation and emulation team leader. His automated terminal experience includes defining the terminal business case, performing feasibility analyses, developing terminal layout options, and establishing simulation and static analysis criteria. Ashebir also has extensive experience in the development of criteria for TOS development, automated container handling equipment, system integration, testing, acceptance, training, and continuous improvement.