Cristina Galán
Project Manager
Through its Digital Twin platform, NextPort combines fragmented operational data into a secure, real-time view of activity, enabling operators to make faster and more informed decisions. NextPort is part of Moffatt & Nichol, with over 80 years’ trusted engineering expertise.
NextPort is part of initiatives such as Ports 4.0 and SAFARI, driving advancements in operational efficiency and climate resilience. Through cutting-edge cloud platforms and predictive analytics, we aim to make maritime operations smarter, greener, and more connected.
NextPort is a technology company helping ports and terminals improve flow, trust and operational performance across live operations.
By combining advanced technology with deep operational expertise, NextPort partners with customers to reduce inefficiencies, improve decision-making, and prepare for future digital transformation. Its flexible approach helps organisations modernise in place without disrupting live operations or replacing critical systems.
We bring advanced solutions that leverage cutting edge technologies and deep domain expertise to simplify and streamline complex processes on the seaside and yard:
We help standardize the language used in maritime operations.
Our team is a blend of maritime experts, technologists, and innovators passionate about transforming the port and terminal industry. With deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge technical expertise, we collaborate to deliver data-driven solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and support smarter decision-making. Together, we’re shaping the future of maritime operations.
"It has been a pleasure collaborating on the pilot and adoption of the Digital Twin solution, and on building a reliable and efficient data backbone to support it. This is a strong first step, and I look forward to the next phase focused on impact assessment and value realization through deep integration with processes and technology."
"I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of the NextPort team, whose strong commitment, technical expertise, and consistent support were instrumental to the successful delivery of the project."
“What motivates me every day at work is knowing that what we build contributes to making terminals greener. Beyond the technology, the best part of my job is interacting with customers; listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and working together to turn ideas into real, sustainable solutions. Those conversations are where innovation really starts.”
"I am really excited about the technologies being used here, as they align perfectly with my interests. On top of that, the team is full of talented and motivated professionals, making it a great environment to learn and grow while also contributing. Being part of a young and dynamic team makes the experience even more engaging and rewarding."
"I’m here for two reasons: an incredible team and a truly innovative product. That combination makes every day exciting and full of possibilities."
"NextPort offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a product that addresses the daily challenges faced by professionals in the Ports environment. We take advantage of cutting-edge technologies and the latest in Artificial Intelligence to offer innovative solutions. Additionally, NextPort fosters a collaborative environment where our team, makes the journey of creating advanced products rewarding and engaging."
Drive innovation, advance technology, and create a lasting impact on the future of global connectivity and supply chains.
NextPort helps port and terminal operators bring fragmented operational information into one trusted, real-time view of activity. We work with existing systems to connect the data they rely on and make it easier to understand what is happening across their field of operations. This gives operators better support in making decisions and creates a stronger foundation for long-term planning.
NextPort is an operational digital twin which brings together data from existing systems, equipment, processes, and workflows to create a real-time digital representation of the operating environment. That information can then be viewed together in context, rather than as separate systems and dashboards. The goal is to give teams a more complete and trusted picture of what is happening, so they respond to bottlenecks and on-the-ground issues quickly and make better informed decisions.
The result is real-time operational visibility that helps teams identify bottlenecks, respond to operational issues, and make better-informed decisions.
At the terminal level, the focus is on terminal operations optimization, helping teams coordinate vessel, yard, gate, equipment and workforce activity more effectively and with fewer conflicts.
No. NextPort is designed to modernize operations by connecting and adding value to the systems that a port or terminal already uses. Rather than requiring a large-scale replacement of systems, we create a common operational picture across those systems and provide additional visibility and decision support. This makes it possible to introduce new capabilities progressively without disrupting live operations.
Many operational inefficiencies begin when teams do not have a common understanding of what is happening across the terminal. By bringing vessel, yard, gate, equipment, and workflow information together, NextPort makes it possible for operators to easily identify conflicts or bottlenecks early and respond before they become system-wide issues. Over time, this support allows for better use of existing capacity and a more consistent performance for the terminal.
The people running ports and terminals bring operational knowledge that technology cannot replace. NextPort gives those teams a better understanding of their operational landscape, helping them gain a clearer view of what's happening so that they can make decisions with confidence. In the longer term, NextPort learns from operations and data generated about the gap between planned and actual operations can help identify opportunities for strategic interventions that can improve longer term efficiency. NextPort's Digital Twin supports the decision making process, while operators remain in control of the decisions themselves.
NextPort combines digital twin technology, operational data integration and practical knowledge of port and terminal operations. We focus on connecting fragmented information across systems and putting it into a form that people can easily understand and use in their day-to-day operations, as well as their longer-term planning. As part of Moffatt & Nichol, NextPort draws on more than 80 years of engineering expertise, which gives us a unique perspective on connecting digital and physical infrastructure in complex port and terminal environments.
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