Tag: smart ports

The Port of Kiel commissioned Siemens Smart Infrastructure to implement a cloud-based power monitoring solution for its shore power system.

Port of Antwerp is about to lauch a new shipping guidance system, named as "Vessel Traffic Services" (VTS) in an effort to boost safety and smooth vessel traffic at the port.

LOC, part of AqualisBraemar LOC Group, launched a new digital solution that aims to improve the safety during marine operations within harbours and ports. The company launched a digital service that is based on the development of a digitalized training library for port-based ship pilots, creating a structure for the retention of pilotage experience, and reducing risk of marine operations with 360-degree aerial views for pilot operations using drone technology.

Port of Rotterdam along with PD Ports joined forces in order to boost digitalization at Teesport, the fifth largest port in the United Kingdom.

Following Port of Rotterdam's installation of smart bollard at the quay of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta terminal, Port of Antwerp successfully set smart bollards with sensors in order to boost safety at the quay walls.

The ports of Antwerp, Oostende, Zeebrugge joined forces with North Sea Port and the Joint Nautical Management to launch SWINg, a platform to standardize and enhance regional data exchange.  

The Small Cell Forum (SCF) published its first in a series of requirements reports, focusing on technical blueprints developments, in an effort to boost the delivery of robust cellular connectivity for seaports.

Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully installed a smart bollard at the quay of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta terminal on the Maasvlakte.

IAPH conducted a survey during October 2020 to all ports concerning the use of data under the FAL Convention and the role of digitalization within the port sector, revealing that the majority of respondents struggle with the mandatory requirement on electronic data exchange.

Digitalization plays a crucial role in the shipping industry and in how operations can improve. Therefore, Newport Shipping launched an online portal aiming to improve and ease ship repair and retrofit works.