Associated British Ports (ABP) has a signed a five-year framework contract with Wärtsilä Voyage to digitalise operations at the company’s 21 ports.
As part of the deal, there is a specific aim to accelerate the digital transformation of port calls and operations, in order to make activities as efficient, sustainable, and secure as possible.
A range of different Wärtsilä Voyage technologies are to be used under the new contract, including Navi-Port, Navi- Harbour Vessel Traffic Services, and Port Management Information System (PMIS).
“Holistic and seamless technological solutions are critical to ensuring that ports, and the maritime industry more broadly, are ahead of the curve in terms of supply chain modernisation, that operations are future-proofed, and that data underpins decisions,” explains Sean Fernback, President of Wärtsilä Voyage, before adding that he believes the new agreement will help ABP “maintain its competitive advantage.”
The project officially commenced in June 2022 and is going to span multiple phases across all ABP ports.
Of note, is confirmation that Wärtsilä’ Voyage’s Vessel Traffic Services system and Port Management Information System are both expected to be integrated into the Port of Southampton before April 2023.
