New Strategies and Tools for Maritime Ports

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The proliferation of multinational trade, concerns about natural and man-made hazards, increasing government regulations and standards, as well as increasing competition are forcing ports to adopt new security and management solutions. Managing port operations has never been more challenging, costly or complex.

Each year, maritime ports move a tremendous volume of commodities and merchandise throughout the world, playing a critical role in the flow of international trade. Of the $2 billion in total goods traded worldwide, reports state that 90 percent travel by water (measured by weight and volume).

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the value of maritime trade will double by 2020, posing a host of new challenges for seaports and maritime transit centers, large and small.  More than ever, ports need a world-class operating model to increase their competitive advantage and keep up with the pace of international trade. Many ports have disparate, disconnected systems and need the help of industry experts to bring it all together.

For more than 60 years, HP has been delivering technology, services and solutions to the maritime industry. HP offers a portfolio of solutions for maritime ports and terminal operators, ranging from trustworthy infrastructures, wireless and mobility solutions, RFID, security assessment, enterprise architecture, system integration, IT consolidation, identity management solutions and more.

Through a relationship with Bearing Point, HP offers port agencies and terminal operators high-tech, cost-effective solutions that support multinational trade and emerging security requirements by combining business process improvements, new technology solutions and total integration of all operational ports systems.

Together, HP and BearingPoint offer a modular, end-to-end, integrated solution that provides ports with a centralized, comprehensive view of critical information gathered from far-flung sources. This enables port authorities to access more information and leverage data mining and business intelligence tools for more efficient and secure operations. We apply business process consulting and technology to provide a consolidated view of port operations and operate efficiently and securely.

HP and BearingPoint have worked with preferred partners to provide a comprehensive array of specific solutions throughout the end-to-end solution stack to solve crucial interoperability issues. The resulting solution brings existing assets and infrastructure together to improve performance and effectiveness.

An Integrated Port Command & Control Center (IPC3) is at the center of the solution. This solution leverages the ZLE (zero latency enterprise) architecture, which provides instantaneous awareness and appropriate response to events across an entire enterprise. This architecture helps provide:

• A holistic view of all operations
• Reduced cargo clearance time
• Improved interagency communication
• Increased security of the port and surrounding areas
• Faster emergency response and recovery

HP excels in delivering solutions that bring various port systems into one IT environment. Best of all, we have designed the system to sit on top of your preexisting IT infrastructure—protecting precious investments, as well as maritime borders.

No matter where you are in your management and security strategy, HP and BearingPoint can provide an assessment, develop a roadmap and oversee an implementation that matches your port’s needs. Together, we have the real-world experience and technology expertise to help port agencies make dramatic and lasting improvements in their operations and security.

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