TIPC embraces innovative thinking and proactive actions that accelerate transformation by making good use of "digital sustainability", in order to achieve the win-win goal of improving operational performance and sustainable development. The corporate has proposed “Transform Sustainable, Modern and Advanced ports with Revolutionary Technology Trans-SMART 2.0+ Upgrade Plan", which introduces the use of artificial intelligence, IoT, and information and communication technologies. Focusing on the three main strategies, namely “deployment of smart infrastructures in Taiwan ports", "integration and analysis of value-added operational data", and "application of innovative technologies in experimental field”, the company will introduce new digital services to the traditional mode of operation. The corporate has also invested more than NT$1.5 billion to promote the development of smart ports and to control the operational dynamics of ports in all aspects. With millions of big data information to be integrated and analyzed, the "Port Dynamic Monitoring Center" and "Business Intelligence Platform" will assist in decision-making and analysis of port operation and management. Along with strong R&D capabilities in Taiwan information and communication industry, TIPC supports the digital transformation of the port industries and open up ports as testing ground for emerging technologies.
Smart Port Development Framework of Taiwan Port Cluste
Smart Port Development Framework of Taiwan Port Cluste
Development Vision of Smart Port 2023
1. Safety of operation
- Smart systems for vessel navigation assistance
- Smart monitoring and management system
- Environment quality information platform
- E lanes for automated gates
- Harbor structure maintenance system
- Dangerous goods management system
- Vessel image dynamic tracking system
- Vessel Image Dynamic Tracking System
2. Operational efficiency
- RFID Financial inventory system
- Property geographic information system
- Business Intelligence Platform
- Port dynamic monitoring center
- AI Image Recognition Trial for Bridge Container Operation
- Unmanned vessels inspection pilot project
- Automated container yard (private investment)
3. Service quality
- Marine weather information system of commercial ports
- Smart tourism management platform of Kaohsiung Port Tourism Center
- Smart transportation management system
- Port area 5G build-up trials
- Intelligent tourism and transportation service
4. Sustainable development
- Incentive program for digital transformation of shipping and port industries
- Integration of smart energy management system and installation of energy storage equipment
- Innovative technology pilot area of smart ports
Unlock Port Innovation Pilot Area and Introduce Technologies to Create Digital Sustainable Port
Regarding launching of port for innovation and technology pilot, TIPC announced the "Key Points for Promoting Innovation and Technology Pilot Sites at Smart Ports", welcoming information and communications industries to propose smart technology solutions based on port operation and management needs, and to carry out Proof of Concept (PoC). For technically feasible solutions, Point of Sale (PoS) and Principle of Business (PoB) modes are adopted subsequently, leading to commercial transfer or expansion of relevant technology solution to Taiwan ports so as to achieve the goal of digital transformation. To date, more than 10 emerging technologies have been tested in ports. It is anticipated that the emerging technologies can be truly put into practice and commercialized after trials through public-private collaboration. The projects tested at ports in 2023 include applications of innovative technology such as "Verification of Kaohsiung Port Tourism and Transportation Center Indoor and Outdoor 3D Intelligent Navigation Service", "Taichung Port Dockside Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Power Generator Technology R&D Project", "Kaohsiung Port Self-Operated Container Yard Verification and Bridge-Type Containers Recognition Pilot Project:", and "5G Smart Port 2.0 Pilot Project", etc.
Verification of Kaohsiung Port Tourism and Transportation Center Indoor and Outdoor 3D Intelligent Navigation Service
Establishment of 3D reality and visual intelligent guidance system, coupled with positioning by scanning QR code with cell phone, help to guide visitors to their destinations with AR visualization paths
3D smart tour service test results display chart
Dockside Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Power Generator Technology R&D Project at Taichung Port
Evaluate the power generation efficiency by setting up a tidal current meter to collect meteorological observation data and integrating it with hydraulic modeling verification.
Tide wave current instrument collects sea and meteorological observation data
Kaohsiung Port Self-Owned Container Yard Verification and Bridge-Type Containers Recognition Pilot Project
Integrate CCTV with AI-OCR technology to recognize container handling information (container number, seals, etc.) with real-time images, identify the occurrence of container loss through AI images, and test the automatic positioning and guiding functions of container trucks to enhance the automation and service efficiency of container yard operations.
Identification of container characteristics, vehicle number identification and trailer positioning guidance applications
5G Smart Port 2.0 Pilot Program is implemented at Kaohsiung and Anping port,
5G Smart Port 2.0 Pilot Program is implemented at Kaohsiung and Anping port, in which the image data is transmitted to 5G private network of the enterprise through unmanned watercraft and oil pollution IoT sensor devices in order to carry out projects such as sea surface cleansing, full-time detection and cleaning of oil pollution, and bathymetry, etc. The validation is expected to be completed in 2024, so as to enhance the environmental quality and maintenance.
IoT oil pollution full-time monitoring and water surface unmanned vehicle inspection test plan
Creating a Smart Shipping Port Ecosystem
TIPC constantly promotes the "Smart Innovation Application and Digital Transformation Incentive Program" to encourage the industries within port ecosystem\ to carry out digital transformation. A total of NT$40 million is budgeted annually to assist port industries in introducing innovative digital services through incentives and subsidies. There were 12 applications for the program, creating an investment amount of NT$340 million. The smart solutions include intelligent management of storage space in the container yard, paperless application of bill of lading, automation of container yard operations, AI automation of container receiving operations, customs clearance management system for shipments, and passenger ticketing management system construction, etc. The program assists port operators to introduce innovative services in digitization through substantial incentives, and creates an innovative ecosystem of the smart ports.
operators introduce multiple intelligent service solutions
Establishment of a communication platform between maritime and information and communication industries
Through participation in the "2023 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo" and Future Harbor Forum "SEE THE FUTURE" , TIPC shared the progress of "Trans-SMART 2.0+ Upgrade Plan" and the action plans of "MOTC's Sea, Air, and Port. Green Energy Related. Industries Task Force" in 2023, as well as provided opportunities for cross-domain collaboration and exchanges between the shipping and port industries. With "Digital x ESG x Green Energy" as the main axes, the exhibition focused on three aspects, namely "smart port", "sustainable development" and "green energy”, and invited distinguished speakers from Industrial Research Technology Institute (IRTI), prominent representatives of information and communication industry, international wind power operators and domestic energy experts to conduct cross-domain in-depth dialogues and exchanges. Through this summit, it is expected that all walks of life will know more about the intelligentization of Taiwan ports and will work together to improve the port ecosystem, thus helping the ports to move forward in a stable and healthy manner.
Group photo of international honorable guests attending Future Harbor Forum "SEE THE FUTURE"
Group photo of international honorable guests and speakers of Future Harbor Forum "SEE THE FUTURE"
