ANTWERP MARITIME INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANTWERPSE MARITIEME INFORMATIESYSTEMEN

Their core work

AMARIS is an Antwerp-based organization specializing in maritime and port information systems, providing data infrastructure and IT services for one of Europe's busiest port ecosystems. They supply digital tools and data feeds that support port logistics, traffic management, and connected transport operations. Their work bridges the gap between port authorities, transport operators, and smart city platforms, enabling data-driven decision-making across maritime and urban mobility domains. As a third-party contributor to EU research consortia, they typically provide real-world port data, test environments, or specialized maritime IT expertise.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

AMARIS entered H2020 through port-focused digitalization (COREALIS, 2018) and quickly expanded into 5G-enabled connected transport and logistics (5G-Blueprint, 2020). By 2021, their involvement shifted toward broader urban mobility themes — multimodal hubs, clean mobility, behavioural change, and port emissions reduction (SCALE-UP, PIONEERS). The trajectory shows a clear move from narrow port IT systems toward integrated smart transport and decarbonization, reflecting the wider European push to connect port operations with urban sustainability goals.

AMARIS is expanding from port-specific IT into the broader smart and clean mobility ecosystem, making them increasingly relevant for projects linking port operations to urban transport decarbonization.

How they like to work

AMARIS participates exclusively as a third party, meaning they are brought in by consortium partners — typically to provide data, test infrastructure, or domain expertise from the Antwerp port environment. Despite this indirect role, they have touched 124 unique partners across 18 countries, indicating they are embedded in large Innovation Action consortia. Working with AMARIS likely means accessing their maritime data assets and port-side validation capabilities rather than expecting them to lead work packages.

Through just four projects, AMARIS has connected with 124 unique partners across 18 countries, reflecting the large-scale IA consortia typical of EU transport and digital projects. Their network spans Western and Southern Europe with strong ties to the Benelux port and logistics corridor.

What sets them apart

AMARIS offers something few organizations can: direct access to operational data and testing environments from the Port of Antwerp ecosystem, Europe's second-largest port by cargo volume. For any consortium needing a real-world maritime validation site or port data feeds, AMARIS provides an authentic deployment context. Their position as an information systems provider (not a port authority or shipping company) means they can participate flexibly without the institutional constraints of public bodies.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5G-Blueprint
  Positioned at the intersection of 5G networks, teleoperated transport, and C-ITS — a high-visibility topic combining digital and transport innovation for cross-border corridors.
• PIONEERS
  Running until 2026, this is their longest and most recent engagement, focused on port emissions reduction — a critical area as EU ports face tightening environmental regulations.
• COREALIS
  Their first H2020 project, directly aligned with their core mission of port capacity optimization and environmental performance improvement.