A cyberattack can halt cargo flows.
Poor visibility can create costly delays.
Safety incidents can have lasting consequences for people and operations.
That is why we are dedicating today's edition to port digitalisation.

The question for maritime leaders is this: if ports are becoming smarter, more connected and more automated, are they becoming more resilient at the same pace?

— Arnel Murga

A single phishing attack brought critical port operations to a standstill and forced cargo movements to be rerouted. The incident raises urgent questions about whether port cybersecurity is keeping pace with growing digital connectivity.

More than 500 dockworkers have lost their lives during cargo operations since 2000. Port operators are turning to video telematics and digital safety systems to reduce risk, improve visibility and strengthen operational performance.

From dual-use goods screening to berth-level analytics, Pole Star has expanded the digital toolkit available to compliance and operations teams. The latest updates aim to give users clearer visibility across port activity, cargo risk and regulatory requirements.

Electrification is moving beyond pilot projects as economics, infrastructure and operational confidence begin to align. Kempower's Jesse Makkonen explains why ports may hold the key to achieving meaningful emissions reductions.

Barcelona and Shanghai have strengthened ties through a new sister ports agreement centred on digitalisation, security and green ports. The collaboration could influence future standards for low-carbon trade corridors between Asia and Europe.

The industry has spent years discussing digitalisation, yet many ports still rely on emails, PDFs and phone calls to coordinate vessel arrivals. Tommy Mikkelsen of Trelleborg argues that better data sharing between ships and ports could reduce waiting times, cut fuel consumption and unlock emissions reductions of up to 30%.