Digitalisation in RoPax ports: the Typology of Available Solutions

Abstract

Sea logistics is slow to adopt digitalisation technologies and still relies heavily on old communication and data exchange methods. However, digitalising activities in RoPax ports can improve logistic chains. Managing and combining flows and services of cargo and passengers leads to several specific challenges, creating digitalisation opportunities. Data was gathered through desktop studies, interviews, site visits, and workshops to identify available and potential digital solutions. The research resulted in a typology of digital solutions classified based on their functional value and how much they impact logistics chains