Maritime Logistics
enterpriseTarget: Port Authority
If you are a Port Authority dealing with operational shutdowns during storms — this project developed a digital platform that maintains port operation at 80% of capacity during disruption periods.
SAFARI · Project
Digital Platform for Climate-Resilient Port Infrastructure and Emergency Management
transportPilotedTRL 7
Imagine a smart dashboard for ports that acts like a weather-warning system and a traffic controller combined. When a massive storm hits, it helps the port keep moving instead of shutting down completely. It's like having a GPS that automatically reroutes cargo to trains or trucks to keep the supply chain flowing while keeping workers safe.
By the numbers
80%
port operation capacity maintained during disruption
20%
modal cargo shift target
7
Target Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
The business problem
What needed solving
Extreme weather events cause significant port downtime, cargo bottlenecks, and safety risks. Current infrastructure lacks the integrated digital tools to maintain high operational capacity during climate disruptions.
The solution
What was built
A generic digital platform for resilient port infrastructure. It includes emergency management, operational, maintenance, and analytical modules.
Audience
Who needs this
Port AuthoritiesMaritime Terminal OperatorsIntermodal Logistics CompaniesCoastal Infrastructure Engineers
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Freight Transport
anyTarget: Multi-modal Logistics Provider
If you are a logistics provider dealing with cargo bottlenecks after extreme weather — this project developed an allocation tool that reaches a 20% modal cargo shift to reduce environmental footprints.
Civil Engineering
mid-sizeTarget: Infrastructure Maintenance Firm
If you are a maintenance firm dealing with unpredictable climate damage to piers and docks — this project developed resilience measures and maintenance modules to strengthen existing port infrastructure.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of the platform?
Based on available project data, the specific cost or pricing model for the platform is not provided.
At what scale is the technology being tested?
The technology is being deployed in three large-scale pilot demonstrators: the Port of Dunkirk (FR), Port of Seville (ES), and Port of Lisbon (PT).
How is the IP or licensing handled?
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing terms.
When will the results be ready for use?
The project period runs from 2024-05-01 to 2027-10-31, with the goal of reaching TRL 7 by the end of the project.
How does this integrate with existing port systems?
The project builds a large scale digital platform connected to port communities, featuring operational, maintenance, and analytical modules.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 11 industrial partners (42% ratio), including 2 SMEs, ensuring the digital platform is built for commercial utility. With 26 partners across 10 countries, the project leverages a wide geographic spread from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, combining academic research from 8 universities with practical port operations.
How to reach the team
Contact the Universite de Lille research office regarding the SAFARI project.
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the SAFARI consortium for pilot integration.
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