News / Global logistics chains at risk from second-tier ports' lack of digitalisation

Second-tier ports have been slammed for a lack of digitalisation, putting global logistics chains at risk.

According to Singapore-based port software provider Innovez-One, some 80% of the world’s 4,900 ports are “not yet using digital technology for even the most basic processes”.

Instead, they rely on whiteboards and spreadsheets to manage “critical” marine services such as towage, pilotage and launch boats.

“This leaves many ports commercially vulnerable and less able to compete in an increasingly digital world,” it claimed.

“The benefits of digitalisation remain ...