News in brief: October – December 2025: Digital
A round up of Port Strategy October – December 2025 issue’s digital news.
WSC AI Tool
A new tool in the fight against mis declared and undeclared dangerous goods in containers has been launched by the World Shipping Council as part of its Cargo Safety Program. The new AI-powered screening application aims to identify the dangers that are a leading cause of fires and increase protection for crew, vessels, and the environment. Ocean carriers representing more than 70% of global vessel TEU capacity have already joined the programme.
ATHENA project
The European ATHENA security project has kicked off in the Port of Valencia, Spain. The initiative, in which Fundación Valenciaport is a participant, offers software and hardware suppliers a flexible and scalable cybersecurity solution that will enable them to test, validate and ensure compliance with the new EU security requirements, ensuring that products are ready for certification in accordance with the European Cybersecurity Act. The initiative has a €5 million budget, co-financed by the Horizon Europe project.
omogo Launch
Hamburg-based technology company, omogo, has confirmed a new commercial development partnership with Cargo-Terminal Lehmann (CTL). CTL will use omoqo cloud-based software to digitise core operational workflows. As a modular platform offering Terminal Operating Modules (TOM), terminal processes are simplified without the rigidity of legacy systems. TOM differs from traditional TOS solutions by offering rapid deployment without a large up-front investment or a long implementation process.
LoTSA 2.0
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled the second generation of its Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) programme. LoTSA 2.0 reduces the booking horizon from 12 to six months, split into two reservation cycles per year, which allows vessel operators to be better able to react to volatile market conditions, seasonal trends, and fleet redeployment needs. ACP is offering a segmented package structure split to FixContainer, FlexContainer, FixGas, FlexGas, FlexGas+, and FlexSlot+ to cover all cargo types.
NYNJ Gets 5G
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has signed a deal with Boingo Wireless to deploy next generation 5G and Wi-Fi networks across all of its terminal and maritime facilities. PANYNJ said the agreement further endorses its ongoing aims of modernising its digital infrastructure and enhancing operations across its marine infrastructure. The agreement continues a partnership that began in 1999 and runs to 2038, with an option to extend to 2043.
Rugged JLT
Leading supplier and developer of rugged computers for demanding environments, JLT Mobile Computers, has confirmed the successful validation of its VERSO™ Series vehicle-mount terminals (VMTs) for the latest release of the Navis N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS). JLT says the deal means zero-risk deployment, maximum uptime & durability and future-proof investment for users. This multi-year Navis Ready subscription agreement began in 2019 and has now been extended for another five years.
Newport AI
The Port of Newport in the UK has confirmed a new deal with Ensemble for use of the Athena AI-driven platform that supports more efficient workforce planning and scheduling. Athena has been designed to focus on the complexities of port operations whereby multiple skill sets and safety-critical elements need to be included in the process. To achieve this, the application uses machine learning to offer optimal workforce schedules in mere seconds. Newport is part of Uk port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP).
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