In fact, the Port-wide Intelligent Security Monitoring System is the security nerve center†of the smart ports. It is a comprehensive management platform based on sophisticated technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and integrated monitoring of air, space, and ground. Its primary idea is to eliminate totally the "information silos" of the conventional monitoring. By collecting and integrating data on the port elements - people, vehicles, ships, cargo, and the environment - in a comprehensive manner, it is changing the way it is done completely, i.e., instead of "post-event tracing," it is now "pre-event prevention" and also "in-event handling" thus making the move from "passive response" to "proactive early warning" without any limitation in the types of events. Hence, it is forming an intelligent security closed loop of perception, analysis, decision-making, and execution.
The system is deeply integrated into various core scenarios of the port:
In production and operation areas: Real-time monitoring of the operation of heavy machinery (for example, quay cranes and yard cranes) is performed by the system. It smartly detects risky behavior (e.g. staff trespassing in a hazardous area) and initiates the automatic alarm. At the same time, it is always checking the yard situation and the areas of dangerous cargo to prevent the occurrence of overturning and fire incidents.
In transportation management: The system is following the driving paths and speeds of are the container trucks that are in the port area and it is a very good tool for the identification of risks like speeding and fatigued driving. Besides that, it also employs the AIS (Automatic Identification System), radar, and video fusion technology to allow for the dynamic tracking and early safety warning of ships for navigation, berthing, and unberthing.
In perimeter and personnel management: The combination of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) patrols with ground video monitoring helps the system to establish a three-dimensional protection network, and hence, the automatic identification of illegal intrusions is enabled. Moreover, video AI technology is very accurate in detecting whether the personnel are wearing safety equipment as per the regulations and also in identifying the violators of the rules.
Besides the above-mentioned, the system is also combining the meteorological and hydrological inputs to give early warnings of severe weather and the outbreak of fires, and thus it is fully covering environmental risks and significant sources of hazards.
In order to realize these functionalities the system has four principal functions:
Standardized collection and integration of port-wide data: The system merges different data (such as video streams, equipment sensor data, AIS data, and personnel positioning data) that describe various security situations into one security data foundation.
Air-space-ground integrated three-dimensional monitoring: The system achieves the goal of handing over the automatic missions to UAVs as well as simultaneously taking the remote sensing images from satellites and thus, with the help of the cameras on the ground, it completely rids itself of the blind spots of the monitoring.
AI-based intelligent analysis and risk prediction: By implementing deep learning algorithms, it is capable to realize in time the identification of "unsafe behaviors" and "abnormal trajectories". Besides, it uses different data sources to determine risk levels thus allowing security management to move to the pre-event stage.
Emergency command and decision support: On the occurrence of an emergency, the system plays a role in quick locating, one-click calling of the response plans, and provision of map-based decision support for easy joint superintendent of departments.
The system also holds a number of important benefits:
The system makes it possible to achieve a jump from the mere watching of videos to the full perception of elements and closed-loop management that is refined security management in its real sense.
The main potency of the system is that it is able to proactively provide early warning of and also prevent risks - by means of integration of AI intelligent analysis security issues are solved long before they come to the surface which makes the task easier and more effective.
After removing data barriers, the system thus become cross-department collaboration efficiently and decision-making scientifically enabled, therefore, the emergency response capabilities are getting enhanced to a large extent.
Eventually, by accident prevention, process optimization, and operation and maintenance cost reduction, this system not only is a good guard of the lives and properties but also, it is a great contributor to the improvement of the port’s operational resilience and overall competitiveness. The system is like security in place that the port can count on for a sustainable and high-quality development of the port to be realized.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1.When and where will the Expo be held?
The Expo is scheduled to run from May 13–15, 2026, at Hall C, Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center (XICEC), Xiamen, China.
2. What is the exhibition scale?
The event will cover the area of 40,000 m² with 350+ companies exhibiting and the total number of professional visitors from all over the world will be more than 30,000.
3. What activities are included?
Over 80 professional forums and events will be held to discuss such topics as smart mobility, transportation communication, safety, and sustainable development.
4. How many countries and regions are involved?
There will be participants from more than 80 countries and regions, thereby the event will be a global meeting for the intelligent transportation innovation.
5. Are there opportunities for cooperation?
Sure. With 1,000+ global partners, the Expo is a rich source of business collaboration, technology exchange, and investment opportunities.
6. Who can I contact for details?
For more information, please contact the Organizing Committee via the "Contact Us" section on the official website.
