Smart, sustainable ports for modern maritime

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Transforming ports: Port Community System as a service

Learn how you can redefine efficiency with real-time collaboration, actionable analytics and unmatched scalability.

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Imagine a port where real-time data flows seamlessly between shipping lines, customs officials and port authorities, fostering seamless collaboration and streamlining communication. One that fosters transparency and optimizes every stage of the cargo journey, even in the face of unexpected disruptions.

Modern ports face a dynamic and increasingly complex landscape. Advanced technologies empower ports to maintain the highest ethical standards and build resilience against potential disruptions.

Implementing the right technologies can:

  • Mitigate risks: Leverage data analytics and mitigate risks associated with noncompliance and unforeseen events, safeguarding port integrity and ensuring smooth operations
  • Make planning easier: Create a digital twin – a virtual replica of the port itself to enable data-driven simulations and planning, helping optimize resource allocation, ensure smooth cargo flow and prepare for potential disruptions
  • Ensure regulatory compliance: Handle increasing regulations – even with limited resources – by implementing innovative solutions like cloud technologies to streamline compliance processes and free up resources
  • Enhance sustainability: Optimize operations, reduce congestion and improve communications while contributing to a more sustainable future for the port and surrounding communities

Case study: Irish Naval Service

See how the Irish Naval Service uses a solution built on Hexagon technology to monitor, report and analyze fishing activity.

Resources

Transform your port operations

Get a glimpse of how your port can benefit from using the right technology on our smart ports video playlist.

Future-proofing smart ports

To stay competitive, ports need to maximize efficiency, sustainability and resiliency.

Port Community System as a service

Eliminate manual paperwork and streamline information flows with a centralized platform for sharing real-time information and data.

Products

  • Hexagon's Port Community System

    Empowered by HxGN Connect, Hexagon's Port Community System (PCS) is designed for easy integration with other systems. As a flexible component of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) solution it allows small and medium ports to optimize their operations. With it, ports can:

    • Get better situational awareness: Real-time data insights empower stakeholders to make informed decisions, leading to improved resource allocation, reduced congestion and overall operational efficiency
    • Streamline operations and synchronization: Pre-assigned and on-demand communication channels between stakeholders streamline ship operations and synchronize activities, resulting in reduced delays and improved port call processes
    • Enhance security and transparency: Prioritized data security and the use of robust protocols safeguard sensitive information
    • Empower sustainability: Optimized operations, reduced congestion and improved communication contribute to a more sustainable port ecosystem

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  • HxGN Smart Sites

    Use HxGN Smart Sites to revolutionize port design and development with digital twin technology giving ports the power to plan, simulate and optimize with greater confidence. This powerful approach allows ports to:

    • Visualize and analyze potential scenarios: Test and analyze various design iterations within the digital twin to see how new infrastructure, terminal layouts or cargo handling equipment would integrate with your existing operations
    • Minimize trial and error: Identify and address potential challenges before construction begins, minimizing costly mistakes and rework, in the digital twin environment
    • Make data-driven decisions: Gain valuable insights into factors like traffic flow, equipment use and overall port efficiency

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  • M.App Enterprise

    M.App Enterprise empowers you to optimize port operations, uphold ethical practices and achieve sustainable growth. Here's how:

    • Gain real-time visibility: Get real-time insights into your port operations through customizable dashboards that empower data-driven decision-making, optimizing efficiency and streamlining port processes
    • Improve traffic management: Prioritize traffic flow for a more efficient port using real-time data to ensure quicker turnaround times and increased port throughput
    • Safeguard ethical practices: Monitor key performance indicators and identify potential discrepancies early to uphold ethical standards and promote transparency

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