The Port of Zeebrugge joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), aiming to share its expertise in smart port, green port and safety port projects.
The port supports the digitalization of the industry, commennting that it is an important step that will boost the port’s competitiveness.
Peter Merlevede ICT manager at the Port of Zeebrugge stated that
We believe in digitalisation and standardisation and want to be an active member of IPCSA – participating in these developments in a community that is broader than Zeebrugge port alone. We know that exchanging ideas and discussing experiences is always valuable for all parties involved.
To remind, back in 2019, the port invested in a private 5G network for the port area. Together with Citymesh and Nokia, it is now able to supply a working 5G network that will provide wireless connectivity to more than 100 endpoints across the entire port operations.
In the meantime, the port is focusing on a clean port strategy and is a major landing point for offshore wind energy generated in the Belgian North Sea.
