2022 MACCDC

2022 Scenario: Maritime & Transportation Systems

Over the past 17 years, the MACCDC has innovated, developed, and sought to create an original experience for not only the student teams, but all participants. Introducing themes that imitate the real world add a dimension of realism and fun, while at the same time, highlighting real life issues: free and secure elections, natural disasters, a global pandemic.

For the qualifying round, Student (Blue) teams worked for the fictitious company, Cyber Cargo, Inc., a multinational maritime transportation organization.

For the Regional Finals and in a move to position itself as the largest player in global trade, Container R Us acquired Cyber Cargo, Inc. The official announcement was made at the Containers R Us headquarters in Wilmington, DE on February 8, 2022. The acquisition and integration of Cyber Cargo, Inc.’s research & development, software, and world-renowned personnel with Containers R Us’ presence at the world’s largest ports was key a driver of this alliance. The process took 18 months, and the deal was signed effective February 8, 2022.

The acquisition of Cyber Cargo, Inc. fits into Containers R Us’ primary objectives to double maritime trade, shrink the environmental impact of the transportation network, and support the organization’s industrial core. Toward this end, specific actions were organized around the following themes including a blend of policies, programs, and projects: Increasing efficiency and reducing costs; building new markets; growing economic activity around the MTS and, delivering results while managing for the future.

Student teams had to balance the commercial interests and business priorities of its parent company (Container R Us), with geographical constraints, political regulation, and technical constraints as the acquisition of Cyber Cargo continues.