Code name 42
Rotterdam sends hyper-intelligent container on world tour
The so-called hyper-intelligent "Container 42" is on a two-year data collection journey around the world from the port of Rotterdam. Equipped with sensors and communication technology, the container measures vibrations, gradients, position, sound, air pollution, humidity and temperature during its journey. It is also fitted with solar modules to determine how much energy a container on a container ship, train or truck can generate during the journey. It will arrive in Munich at the beginning of June and can be viewed there at Transport Logistic 2019.
Container 42
With the aim of becoming the "smartest port", the port of Rotterdam is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the port and logistics. "Container 42" is a symbol of this transformation. The project aims to answer the question of what influences a container load is exposed to during the sea voyage and during overland transportation. Container 42 records all of these influences. The data collected provides an insight into the challenges in transport and logistics and contributes to the development of a so-called "digital twin" of the port, a digital representation of the actual, physical port. The basis for this is the Port of Rotterdam Authority's current Internet of Things (IoT) platform.
The Port Authority uses this cloud platform to collect and process data from sensors on the port site. They collect real-time data on infrastructure, water and air, among other things. This enables the port of Rotterdam to further improve the quality of its services. Digitalization in the port of Rotterdam enables even safer, more reliable and faster handling. It is also a good prerequisite for autonomous vessels to be able to call at the port of Rotterdam in the future.
Before the container travels around the world, you can see Container 42 at transport logistic. From June 4 - 7, Container 42 will be located at the entrance on the east side. Container 42 is a platform on which the Port of Rotterdam Authority, IBM, Cisco, Esri, Axians, Intel, HyET Solar, Van Donge & de Roo, Awake.ai, Betta Batteries, Simwave, Advanced Mobility Services, Kalmar and Shipping Technology are working closely together.
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