PORTWIN

Ports 4.0

AGO, 21 2023 | 6 min.

Enhancing Docking Operations with 5G and Radar Technologies

Fivecomm has secured financing by the Agència Valenciana de la Innovació, through its programme “Proyectos de consolidación de la cadena de valor”, to undertake the Project Modeling of a 5G Digital Twin in a Logistics-Port Environment (PORTWIN).

Grant number: INNCAD/2021/14
Budget granted: 83.336,40 euros

The PORTWIN project is designed to leverage smart 5G radar technology to streamline the docking process for vessels at the port of Valencia. This innovative solution provides real-time data on the distance, speed, and orientation of ships relative to the docking pier. The information, gathered through advanced radar systems, is transmitted via 5G technology, processed at the Edge, and displayed on an intuitive application. This application allows users to visualize the position and distance of ships in real-time from any device.

Objective

Develop a 5G digital twin able to assist vessels docking operations combining the following technologies:

5G – Private 5G Network deployment at the target area of Valencia Port
Edge Computing – For allocating the digital twin and enabling an E2E Real-Time solution
Radar – For capturing distance, speed and location in real time in the most efficient way
Artificial Intelligence – For classifying data, creating value, to be visualized in the digital twin
Digial Twin – 3D dynamic visualization platform for helping during the vessels docking process

Fivecomm´s role

As leaders of the PORTWIN project, Fivecomm plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of this groundbreaking solution. We coordinate the work of the different agents that participate in this project, such as Fundación Valencia Port, Cellnex, iTEAM-UPV and A4Radar. In the technical side, Fivecomm participates in the integration of the radar with its 5G BROAD device and in the planning and development of the 5G Private network in the target area of the port of Valencia.We are dedicated to driving innovation and providing the necessary technological infrastructure to support the project’s success.

Benefits of the PORTWIN Project

Precision and Efficiency: The application provides captains, tugboats, pilots, and dockworkers with precise, real-time information, allowing for more efficient decision-making during the docking process.
Enhanced Safety: By offering millimeter-accurate positioning, the solution increases safety and reduces the risk of accidents during docking operations.
Operational Optimization: Real-time data visualization and communication streamline the docking process, improving overall port efficiency.
Technological Integration: Fundación Valenciaport facilitates the adoption and validation of 5G technology within the port’s logistical environment, ensuring smooth integration with existing telecommunications infrastructure.

Through the PORTWIN project, Fivecomm is at the forefront of pioneering advancements in port management, showcasing our commitment to leveraging 5G technology to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and innovation in the maritime industry.

Visual insights

Héctor Donat. CEO at Fivecomm

The General Director of Cellnex, Albert Cuatrecasas, together with the CEO of Fivecomm, Héctor Donat, and the President of the Valencia Port Authority, Aurelio Martínez.

The President of the Valencia Port Authority (APV), Aurelio Martínez.