Port Modernization Depends on Automation and Control

Optimize safety, efficiency, and resource investments with connected assets and workers.

Building a Modern Port​

The modern shipping port is a highly active work center that requires coordination and efficiency under strict time restraints. Port operators are investing in efficiency programs by optimizing manned operations and increasing automation for their berth, yard, rail, and road traffic. Modern operations include smart port technology such as video streaming, AR applications, and reefer monitoring for real-time feedback on refrigerated assets. Massive machine-type communications (mMTC) are required to handle the heavy volume of sensors needed to collect safety data from ships, such as carbon monoxide emission levels. 

Focus on Efficiency and Safety

At all hours, regardless of weather conditions, workers conduct manually demanding operations in hazardous environments with autonomous cranes and vehicles, all in close proximity. Safety cannot be compromised by poor network performance or coverage. Traditionally, Ports have used a hybrid of connectivity technologies including their own fixed network and private cellular networks using licensed or unlicensed public spectrum. This disjointed network does not meet the future needs of a port – visibility and control across the network have been siloed, with public networks visibility closed to utility IT teams. 

Seamless Connectivity Anywhere, Anytime

The Expeto platform provides the connectivity solution needed for port modernization. It supports secure, resilient LTE/5G that enables ports to connect more sensors, autonomous transport and cranes, location sensors, traffic management relays, and people through a single network to provide better visibility into day-to-day port operations. Designed to provide a seamless experience, the platform provides unified visibility and control across public networks and existing private cellular networks.

Increase Efficiency of Port Operations

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Increase Efficiency of Port Operations

Deploy workflow automation and improved monitoring of assets while reducing ship emissions and leveraging predictive maintenance on cranes and autonomous equipment to reduce downtime.

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Reduce Logistics Costs

Enable new technologies like robots, sensors, augmented reality (AR) and video streaming applications for more informed decision making and support remote maintenance activities.

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Increase Security, Worker Safety & Productivity

Real-time worker safety and fatigue monitoring reduces alarms and allows safer interaction with autonomous cranes and vehicles in high-activity areas. Secure operations with geofencing and automated control of  locks, water gates, beacons, fairway buoys, and lighthouses.

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Optimize Vehicle Maneuvers

Sensor technology allows control of port traffic lights and railway switches to improve guiding port traffic to reduce congestion and transport delays.

With Expeto, Ports have the seamless, secure connectivity needed to improve safety and optimize operations.

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