PRISMA: Port Real-time Information for Smart MAnagement
The PRISMA project, “Port Real-time Information Smart Management,” funded by European union seeks to advance the digitalization of port operations in the Port of Sevilla, focusing on enhancing logistics, coordination, and management practices within the port community. It aims to simplify the complexity of managing diverse port stakeholders—like police, customs, and shipping companies—by establishing a centralized, neutral, and efficient information-sharing platform.
PRISMA addresses three main challenges. First, it fosters greater cohesion among port departments by deploying a Port Management System (PMS) with integrated Vessel Traffic Management Information Systems (VTMIS). These systems leverage radar, AIS, CCTV, and weather sensors to convert data into real-time alerts, reports, and KPIs, enabling enhanced oversight and quicker decision-making across port operations.
Secondly, PRISMA supports the Port of Sevilla’s transformation into a “Smart Port” by aligning with international standards for intelligent port systems. This involves digitizing internal processes, creating a connected port environment, building an integrated port community, and adopting hyperconnected, industry 4.0 technologies like IoT and AI for seamless interconnectivity.
PRISMA platform will serve as a single management portal and marketplace, integrating data from various applications and building a Digital Twin of the port. This portal will provide valuable logistical services, enhancing the ability to monitor vessel locations, manage cargo, coordinate services, and track environmental impacts.
For Sevilla, PRISMA will facilitate railway scheduling, waste management, emissions tracking, and more, contributing to a comprehensive approach for managing port resources.
The success of PRISMA is rooted in active stakeholder involvement, requiring commitment, feedback, and broad adoption to ensure the system meets operational needs effectively. By fostering collaboration across public and private entities, PRISMA aims to build an efficient, responsive, and sustainable smart port environment that not only boosts operational efficiency but also strengthens the competitiveness of the port community.
