São Paulo – Saudi Arabia created its Smart Ports project that aims to automate operations at all Saudi ports. The initiative was launched on Sunday (20) by the Saudi Ports Authority, also known as MAWANI, with the signing of agreements with large firms that’re committed to the transformation.
MAWANI president Omar bin Talal Hariri said that with the launch, Saudi ports are entering a crucial stage of transforming into automated smart ports by adopting the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with their advanced applications. The authority aims at enhancing the port’s competitiveness at the regional and international levels and turning them into a logistics hub.
Agreements were signed with Saudi Telecom Co., Ericsson, Huawei, the Saudi Global Ports Co., the Red Sea Gateway Terminal Co., and DP World, which will cooperate in accelerating and implementing 5G technology in port operations. The firms will also provide technologies like cloud computing services development, cybersecurity, application services, and platforms.
The program is part of a Saudi strategy aimed to position the country as a global logistics hub connecting continents and improve all transport services in support of Saudi Vision 2030, a diversification and development framework that also provides for investments in air freight, public transportation, railroads and airports.
The information is from Arab News.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
