Digitalisation is no longer optional for ports seeking to remain competitive, efficient, secure and sustainable.

Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill says artificial intelligence is opening new possibilities in planning, cargo movement, safety, security, predictive maintenance and decision-making.

He stresses that technology alone is not enough and notes that the successful transformation of port systems requires institutional readiness, sound governance, workforce development and a clear commitment to ensuring that innovation remains people-centred and inclusive.