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At NextPort, we are advancing the future of port and terminal operations through next‑generation digital twin technology.

Built as a dynamic, real‑time replica of each customer’s facility, our platform brings together vast and varied data sources —from equipment activity to meteorological and ocean conditions— to deliver the information that gives terminal control rooms insight right when it’s needed.

By transforming data from a complex operational landscape into clear, actionable intelligence, NextPort helps users anticipate issues, optimize performance, and make smarter decisions over time.

So, what’s new in our latest version called NextPort 2.0:

Increased terminal visibility

Our platform for terminals now enables users to see on one screen all the activities associated with ship arrivals and berth planning, giving a one-page overview and creating a central place to manage each call. This enhancement improves predictability and optimization in terminal operations and supports better alignment with port authorities.

Improved alerting system

We've redesigned how alerts work to make them simpler to configure and easier to understand at a glance. Our workflow management application enables control room operators to quickly see what's important, set individual thresholds for alarm activation, and respond faster when things go off track in the terminal.

What‑if scenario modeling

NextPort is testing a new module that enables users to model scenarios and evaluate different allocation options for nautical and technical resources, reducing risk in decision-making. This means port scenarios and their outcomes can be compared before any operational changes are made, allowing decisions to be based on real constraints and actual port activity.

Real‑time weather and ocean conditions information

Even more data sources can now be integrated into the platform. By incorporating metocean variables and alarms that alert when conditions cross safety thresholds, port operators can now adjust plans proactively instead of reacting to problems.

Emission analytics and EU-ETS impact assessment

By combining different maritime data sources NextPort now is modeling vessel fleets, routes and port calls: aggregating a new dimension to our port call optimization focus. Our analytical tools apply EU-ETS regulatory framework to analyze its impact at ports, for port authorities analyzing their competitiveness and ocean transport networks evolution.

NextPort 2.0 is another step in our continuous journey to refine, expand, and elevate the digital twin experience for ports and terminals.

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We’re pleased to announce the release of NextPort’s NXP Terminals v1.5, which includes a targeted set of improvements that streamline how users interact with the platform. These updates are aimed at making terminal operations more intuitive, insightful, and responsive. From real-time 3D visualization to enhanced alarm management, this release reflects our ongoing commitment to providing our users with innovative new ways of managing terminal operations.

Some of the new features included in the update are:

TopView — 3D Visualization

3D Visualization is now available in our TopView application, offering real-time, interactive, and spatially accurate views of terminal operations. Users are now able to visualize equipment and vessels in motion with enhanced detail and scale accuracy.

Key Benefits:

• Real-time, 3D monitoring of terminal equipment.

• Interactive features like click and hover for CHEs, and follow modes for TTs.

FlowOps — Alarm filtering by role and type

FlowOps’s historical alarms tab now better aligns with user roles, only displaying alarms that are relevant to each user. Additionally, users now have the ability to filter by alarm type as well as by name.

Key Benefits:

• Cleaner and more relevant alarm views for each user.

• Improved usability and faster access to critical alerts.

• Enhanced filtering for better operational visibility.

LeanIQ — New Live Performance Dashboard

Updates to the LeanIQ application now include a set of new dashboards as well as performance improvements. These dashboards are fully integrated with Power BI pipelines and dataflows.

Key Benefits:

• Dashboards are now aligned with shift times for improved workflow visibility.

• New versions of the “Performance” and “Alarms” live dashboards are now available.

NextPort Terminals v1.5 is another step forward in building a more integrated, data-driven terminal environment. These updates are designed to provide greater clarity for users, increase system responsiveness, and support smoother terminal operations.

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Moffatt & Nichol has become an official endorsing organization for the International Taskforce Port Call Optimization (ITPCO), an internationally recognized and neutral working group that has developed standards for ship to shore information exchange.

The endorsement extends to Moffatt & Nichol’s operational digital twin company, NextPort. NextPort’s technology solution for ports and terminals brings together previously siloed information and standardizes it to the Terminal Industry Committee, TIC 4.0, initiative. Through this collated data, the software is not only able to troubleshoot immediate operational problems, but gather long term data to enable operational improvements at a strategic level.

The aim of ITPCO is to reduce and optimize vessel berth time at ports. It’s advancing best practice globally by moving from a siloed approach where there’s improvement at just one port, to working at a strategic level to bring about a sustained improvement.

Miluše Tichavska, Green Ports Director at Moffatt & Nichol, said: “Global supply chains are complex systems which rely on transparency and collaboration to keep moving. By endorsing the International Taskforce Port Call Optimization (ITPCO), we hope to support the industry as it works as one to increase efficiency.”

Dr. Oscar Pernia, Chief Technology Officer at NextPort, said: “Our technology connects information across metocean, vessel schedules and positions, and marine operations events. Endorsing ITPCO is key enabler for interoperability across systems, and we are active contributors to adoption of its standard data models and API.”  

Captain Ben van Scherpenzeel. ITPCO Chairman, said: “ITPCO welcomes parties who harmonize their solutions with the IMO and IHO standards as an endorser of ITPCO.”

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Terminal operators pioneering the use of NextPort have shared with the industry how it is improving their operations.

Speaking at the Container Terminal Automation Conference (CTAC) in Valencia, Spain, three operators discussed their different stages of integration of the NextPort solution and the results they are already seeing.

Clients noted that the technology functions as an augmentation layer, enhancing operational efficiency, simplifying troubleshooting, and ensuring information is easier to obtain and apply effectively – in addition to feedback into the system to enable continuous improvement and learn from troubleshooting.

Clients also noted that the industrialization capabilities were important, so they could scale up.

Hein Chetcuti, Chief Transformation Officer, Malta Freeport told the conference that previously the terminal had suffered from congestion. “We could resolve 50% of the problem but the other 50% was proving impossible. No one was able to understand what was happening,” he said.

Malta Freeport had already started working with NextPort, but took the decision to harvest the data collected to create a holistic picture of what was happening at the terminal, rather than looking at data in silos.

“We decided to use the data in the control room to start uncovering what the TOS was not telling us,” he said.

From that, they were able to understand and address how human behaviors were impacting operational efficiencies.

“We’re uncovering things that were previously unseen. These include situations where the TOS has dispatched the task to the machine, but an issue with an operator had delayed implementation. We’ve now been able to address that issue, which would normally be unseen. With NextPort, the machine has spotted something unexpected and created an alert,” said Hein.

Using the insight, they have been able to educate the team to reduce operational inefficiencies. “It’s nice to talk about AI, which will happen of course, and this platform is the foundation for that, but at the same time we have started understanding and educating people by showing them their behaviors,” said Hein.

Meanwhile, John Alvarez, Research and Development Director, Fenix Marine Services, explained to delegates at the conference terminal complexity creates a monitoring challenge.

“We have a very typical commercial operation, utilizing up to 20 RTGs, 50 Top handlers and 150 UTR. We rely heavily on process automation. For this work, every single machine needs to send the information every single time, all the sensors need to be working, and how can you monitor that manually? It’s almost impossible. The only way to do that is to have this type of tool. With the real time monitor, it tells us if something is failing, so it’s very important.”

At the same time, he said they value the data that is being generated which enables insights into continuous improvement. “You cannot improve what you cannot measure, so the first thing we need to do is measure what we have and try to improve that. If you don’t have these tools it’s almost impossible.”

At CMA CGM, the company is already implementing NextPort in three terminals and looking to expand it into 10.

Francisco Blanquer, R&D Senior Manager, CMA CGM said: “We needed to create it into an industrial product for many terminals, so we needed something at we could copy and paste. We’re already in implementation in three terminals, but this year we’re going to start implementing it in ten. Scaling this up is the key for us.”

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At the heart of the new brand is the “N” monogram, representing the modeling and optimization of complex operational data in one intelligent system. It’s dynamic and purposeful—a symbol of movement, efficiency, and forward momentum. Paired with a custom-designed wordmark, the logo reflects our commitment to clarity, precision, and performance.

The refreshed identity is more than a visual change. It’s a signal of where we’re going and how we’re evolving to meet the real-world challenges of today’s terminals. Across every touchpoint, the new brand expresses who we are:

Innovative, expert, and focused on delivering results.

We’re not just updating how we look.

We’re reaffirming our mission: to turn operational complexity into clarity and to help our partners move confidently into the future.

We're thrilled to announce that NextPort has been listed one of the "50 Most Innovative Startups and Scaleups in Maritime" by Thetius, a respected research firm guiding maritime leaders in technology decisions.

For an in-depth look at the Thetius publication, click here.

Looking forward, we will continue the deployment and validation of cutting-edge AI software and partner with top port authorities and terminal operators to enhance decision-making. Our next steps include the launch of our innovative solutions in 2025.

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