IoT and Big Data Analytics for Smart Port Management Efficiency
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https://doi.org/10.55123/ijisit.v2i1.113Keywords:
Smart Ports, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Port Management Efficiency, Digital TransformationAbstract
The rapid digitalization of global port systems has transformed seaports into complex socio-technical infrastructures where operational efficiency, managerial capability, and sustainability are increasingly shaped by data-driven technologies. This study examines the role of the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing port management efficiency through a qualitative literature-based analysis. Drawing on selected peer-reviewed studies in port management, sustainability, and technology management, the research synthesizes how digital technologies influence cargo handling efficiency, stakeholder coordination, resilience, and sustainability performance. The findings indicate that IoT-enabled real-time monitoring and Big Data–supported decision-making significantly improve operational effectiveness, while AI-based systems strengthen predictive planning and adaptive capacity. Importantly, the results highlight that technological effectiveness is strongly mediated by managerial digital literacy and organizational readiness, underscoring the human and educational dimensions of smart port transformation. By linking digital infrastructure to competency development and socio-economic outcomes, this research addresses gaps in prior studies that often focus narrowly on technical or infrastructural aspects. The study contributes to maritime management literature by positioning digital technologies as strategic enablers of sustainable and competitive port development, particularly relevant for emerging maritime economies navigating accelerated digital transformation.
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