{"id":11684,"date":"2025-10-23T09:19:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sominnport.cat\/?p=11684"},"modified":"2025-10-23T09:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:19:44","slug":"smart-location-system-for-terminals-and-berths-at-the-port-of-rotterdam","status":"publish","type":"cas","link":"https:\/\/sominnport.cat\/en\/observatori\/smart-location-system-for-terminals-and-berths-at-the-port-of-rotterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Location System for Terminals and Berths at the Port of Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Project owner<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The project has been developed by the Port of Rotterdam in collaboration with the Hydrographic Service of the Royal Netherlands Navy.<\/p>\n

Project description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Port of Rotterdam has implemented an innovative system that assigns Global Location Numbers<\/em> (GLNs) to terminals and berthing locations, replacing name-based references\u2014which may change when terminal ownership changes and cause inconsistencies\u2014with the goal of improving the accuracy and coherence of location data. Each berth or terminal now has a unique, verified identifier, eliminating confusion and errors in data exchange among port stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The system has been integrated into HaMIS and Portbase, and the data has also been incorporated into Electronic Navigational Charts<\/em> (ENCs). In addition, the information is validated and updated twice a day, ensuring a single reliable source for the entire port community.<\/p>\n

Unlike current solutions, which in many ports still rely on internal codes or fragmented records, this standardisation introduces a universal and interoperable language that increases safety, reduces the risk of error and optimises maritime and logistics traffic planning.<\/p>\n

Project objectives<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The main objective is to create a single source of validated location data, accessible through an API, in order to increase safety and efficiency in port call and service planning through standardised and reliable data management.<\/p>\n

This enables shippers and charterers to verify whether vessels meet berthing specifications without depending on multiple data sources.<\/p>\n

The project also aims to serve as a scalable model for other ports and to support compliance with international regulations, reinforcing the Port of Rotterdam\u2019s position as a benchmark in port digitalisation and innovation.<\/p>\n

Publication date<\/strong><\/h4>\n

23 October 2025<\/p>\n

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