News / Port of Rotterdam greenlights start-up projects to help it work 'smarter'

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By Alexander Whiteman

24/06/2019

The port of Rotterdam is set to launch a series of pilot projects aimed at future-proofing, improving efficiency and sustainability, and at the same time turn itself into a “smart” port.

Agreements with Richtlijn Geodesie, Flower Turbines, Ladar and Planys were signed at last week’s PortXL innovation forum.

The port said: “The port plans to determine with Richtlijn Geodesie the feasibility of a pilot involving installing smart sensors at various quay walls in the port area.

“It will work together with Flower Turbines ...

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