Ports create wealth and jobs, but connectivity and digitization are needed to improve the flow of the various activities that take place at ports.
The development of 5G technology has accelerated the digitalization of Spanish ports. As a result, state port system managers have been optimizing processes at these strategic points where activity has been concentrated for many years. According to the State Ports (Puertos del Estado), these infrastructures: 35,000 direct jobs, approximately 110,000 indirect jobsthe transport sector accounts for nearly 20% of GDP, equivalent to 1.1% of Spain’s GDP.
Why digitize Spanish ports?
These infrastructures serve as points of receipt and distribution for various goods. Everything from bulk products, liquids, fisheries and fuels to fleet management and logistics processes. In 2021 alone, the Spanish port system transported her 544,536,918 million tons of goods.and The digitalization of Spanish ports and the introduction of 5G networks were fundamental In managing all this.
By leveraging the technology’s high capacity to transfer large amounts of data, the technology facilitates comprehensive connectivity. This means it operates in real-time with increased upload and download bandwidth and low latency that reduces response times to 5ms.
In addition, next-generation mobile network high-speed connectivity and Optimized speed allows data exchange at up to 10Gb per second.That means it’s 10 times faster than the fastest fiber optics currently available.
As a result, the organization of logistics for all kinds of goods is streamlined, including countless loading and unloading operations, monitoring the arrival and departure of ships, managing the power supply and the use of the facilities themselves in a more efficient manner. Maintaining water quality.
Advantages of next-generation mobile networks: Port 4.0
5G has become an important tool for improving connectivity for both port infrastructure and ships, and will also improve customer and supplier relationships, for example by making it easier to process data for large volumes of cargo and containers. Masu.
Digitization of Spanish ports will facilitate automation of the most common processesincreasing the efficiency of these activities, such as supply chain and storage, leading to the evolution of Port 4.0 with the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT).
IoT requires high-capacity networks for large-scale data exchange. Connect thousands of devices. As a result, work at ports will be able to be carried out by robotic machines such as loading cranes, autonomous vehicles and sorting robots. In addition to remote management of devices, the digitalization of the Spanish ports has enabled the introduction of wireless connectivity that allows remote monitoring of devices. This improves the safety of robot and vehicle operations and also helps improve machine maintenance by giving operators access to information about the status of each machine.
Safety, efficiency and ecology.This is how the digitalization of Spanish ports works
more environmentally friendly, more sustainable, 5G technology reduces energy consumption. Telefonica’s research shows that the latest generation mobile networks are up to 90% more efficient in energy consumption per unit of traffic than his 4G networks. Similarly, it allows the use of sensors that operate on batteries that last at least 10 years, maintaining its green technology status.
Digitization of Spanish ports and use of 5G networks accelerates the arrival of IoT: Cranes, vehicles and people are connected, integrating various advanced communication and location technologies to minimize potential collision risks between moving machinery and stationary elements, vehicles and people at the terminal .
-Barcelona and 5G: A safer space for workers
Telefonica and Mobile World Capital Barcelona have partnered to connect the Port of Barcelona and make APM Terminal Barcelona a safe space. By fusing 5G and edge computing, they have built a system that coordinates port traffic and prevents accidents. In this way, accidents can be avoided by using advanced algorithms that provide accurate real-time locations of both connected vehicles and cranes, as well as people on foot.
-Bilbao: Reduce waiting time with deep learning
The Port of Bilbao has implemented an automatic access control system based on vehicle signal recognition when entering the facility.
Thanks to this system, which uses artificial vision technology based on deep learning algorithm, time saved (up to 8,096 hours per year) during identification of vehicles and cargo at ports of entry; Access and traceability process. This reduction in waiting time significantly reduces CO2 emissions.
– Málaga: better security thanks to artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence, AI-powered drones, connected cars, video viewingto improve surveillance operations in the Málaga port area.
The low latency of 5G networks enables access to edge computing resources for monitoring images collected by port security cameras, port police equipment and wireless connectivity of drones used during surveillance patrols. Become.
-Valencia: more connected and greener
The port on that side is Marina de Valencia has digitized its electricity and water supply For leisure boats. By applying IDoT (Identity of Things) technology developed by Telefónica Tech, we can improve the mooring services we offer. The Yacht Club’s goal is to control consumption digitally. The digitalization of this port will therefore enable the installation of intelligent supply towers and allow users to manage vessel consumption through an app.
