From Ports to Platforms: Developing a Smart Maritime Ecosystem with Remote Intelligence as Core Infrastructure

Jiaojiao Sun(CSSC Heavy Industry (Qingdao) Marine Equipment Research Institute Co., Ltd.,Qingdao City, Shandong)
Xinkai Mi(CSSC Heavy Industry (Qingdao) Marine Equipment Research Institute Co., Ltd.,Qingdao City, Shandong)
Yujie Liu(CSSC Heavy Industry (Qingdao) Marine Equipment Research Institute Co., Ltd.,Qingdao City, Shandong)

Abstract

As global maritime logistics face increasing demands for speed, sustainability, and resilience, ports are undergoing a paradigm shift from static infrastructure to intelligent, interconnected platforms. This article explores the role of Remote Intelligence (RI)—a technological convergence of IoT, AI, edge computing, and real-time data analytics—as the core infrastructure enabling the development of smart maritime ecosystems. Through a conceptual analysis and comparative case studies of leading smart ports, including Rotterdam, Singapore, and Hamburg, the study demonstrates how RI facilitates data interoperability, predictive coordination, and ecosystem-wide collaboration. The article is based on secondary data and policy documents and categorizes the following critical success factors that should be considered data governance, public-private partnerships, workforce transformation, and integration of sustainability. It wraps up by providing recommendations in terms of strategic and policy considerations to the stakeholders who are planning to digitalise the operations of ports in line with digital and green transitions across the globe.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/hsme.v6i2.30402