Role of Digitalization and Internet of Things (IoT) in Fostering Ports Security

Abstract

Maritime transportation
is the utmost economical mode
meant for mobilizing raw and
finished products in bulk. The
effectual governance and security
of port facilities are habitually the
key to managing such challenges.
Integrating Digitalization, the Internet
of Things (IoT), and other digital
technology approaches into port
environments makes the task of
detecting threats more predictable.
Digitalization and IoT in ports have
also been adopted in the industry
to boost safety and security.
Furthermore, despite quantum rises
in advances to shipping and maritime
security technology, the threat to
natural life and property remains
tangible. Effective and optimal
deployment of these technologies
can assist in fostering maritime
security manifold. This study
followed the descriptive analytical
approach to achieve its main aim by
demonstrates these technologies
with an analytical view of the most
important distinguishing features and
evaluating their effective use. Finally,
the study proposed and discussed
the possibility of integrating the
usage of many of these technologies
and their impact on enhancing port
security..