Small and medium ports (SMPs) are the backbone of global maritime trade, yet many struggle to keep pace with advancements in digital technology. Cloud-based port community system as a service (PCSaaS) solutions are reshaping the management of port communities.
Reliance on manual processes and outdated systems hinders efficiency, security and competitiveness. A port community system (PCS) addresses SMPs’ unique needs to unlock their full potential.
A PCS is an open electronic platform that connects multiple systems operated by organizations that make up a port community. Cloud-based PCSaaS solutions are reshaping the management of port communities, offering scalability, security and enhanced collaboration.
PCSaaS solutions are revolutionizing the maritime industry and the future of port management.
In this free, 60-minute webinar, learn how PCSaaS solutions:
- Enable seamless information sharing within ports
- Provide key technical capabilities to support maritime operations
- Improve port call management to boost efficiency and reduce delays
Using real-world examples from ports including Lisbon, Bremen and Halifax, the webinar highlights how PCSaaS solutions deliver real-time vessel tracking, asset and contract management, interactive mapping, predictive maintenance and perimeter security — all through a browser-based, cloud-enabled interface requiring minimal IT resources. It also emphasizes the creation of automated collaboration channels between port stakeholders for each vessel call based on AIS signals, secure data exchange and communication and the elimination of information silos.
Hexagon’s Dr. Uwe Jasnoch and Luzius Ammann explain the benefits to ports with limited IT capacity, addressing challenges such as low digital maturity, fragmented systems and poor data integration — offering a scalable, secure and cost-effective path toward digital transformation.
