Data Analytics for Port Equipment

Pioneering technology designed to monitor and optimize cargo handling equipment operations — supporting smarter, more sustainable port performance

DAPE HERO

Ports face increasing pressure to rapidly reduce emissions while maintaining safe, efficient and cost-effective operations. Yet limited visibility into how mobile equipment performs in real-world conditions makes it difficult to identify practical, high-impact decarbonization opportunities.

Jacobs developed the Digital Analysis of Port Equipment (DAPE) platform with IGO Solutions and the Port of Everett to provide real-time visibility into equipment performance and emissions. By combining telematics with portable emissions measurement system (PEMS) data and advanced analytics, DAPE enables ports to make informed decisions that reduce emissions, improve efficiency and meet evolving regulatory demands.

 

Asset performance analytics

From commissioning to end‑of‑life, unlocking data‑driven insights across port equipment assets.

DAPE REAL TIME

Real-time data acquisition

Integrated sensors and telematics systems continuously monitor the operational efficiency and mechanical parameters of port equipment like fuel consumption and exhaust outputs.

Digitally enabled delivery

Operational key performance indicator (KPI) integration

A cloud-based analytics dashboard tracks efficiency, fuel consumption, idling, maintenance needs and fleet use.

DAPE Operational visibility

Enhanced operational visibility

Actionable insights support data-driven decisions across port operations and long-term modernization goals.

DAPE SCALABLE

Scalability and resiliency

Designed for all port types globally — including general cargo, multipurpose and container ports — to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.

DAPE Supplier Agnostic

Supplier-agnostic and industry-transferable architecture

Easily integrates with any equipment or system and is transferable to other fleet-heavy industries.

Optimizing port equipment through data

Understanding the analytics, monitoring and predictive tools that drive reliability, uptime and operational efficiency.

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DAPE is a platform that uses sensors, telematics and emissions monitoring systems to collect real-time data from cargo handling equipment. The data is analyzed to understand fuel use, emissions and equipment performance, enabling ports to identify efficiency improvements and reduce environmental impact.

Real-time data empowers ports to understand how equipment performs during daily operations. With accurate insights into emissions, fuel consumption and usage patterns, port operators can identify inefficiencies, prioritize upgrades and measure the impact of sustainability initiatives. This visibility supports regulatory compliance while improving operational efficiency and cost management.

Ports can measure equipment emissions using PEMS insights combined with telematics data from mobile equipment. These systems capture real-time information on engine performance, fuel consumption and emissions. When integrated into analytics platforms, the data provides a detailed picture of operational efficiency and environmental impact.

Digital analytics platforms combine operational and emissions data to identify patterns in equipment usage and performance. These insights provide ports with the information they need to optimize operations, improve maintenance planning and prioritize electrification or replacement strategies. By understanding where emissions originate, ports can implement targeted actions that deliver measurable reductions.

A wide range of port equipment can be monitored using digital solutions, including container cranes, yard tractors, reach stackers, forklifts and other cargo handling vehicles. By collecting operational and emissions data from these assets, ports gain a clearer view of equipment performance and opportunities to improve efficiency.

Advanced analytics platforms process equipment data to identify performance and emission trends. These insights allow ports to improve maintenance planning, optimize fleet use and support smarter operational decisions. Over time, this can increase operational efficiency and decrease fuel consumption. Thanks to the combination of these improvements, the platforms can reduce the port’s environmental impact.

  • Port of Everett Launches Smart Tech Pilot to Optimize Equipment

    Jacobs and IGO Solutions debut scalable analytics system for smarter fleet management

    A pilot program is changing how ports manage equipment — improving performance, reducing idle time and setting the stage for digital transformation.

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Port of Everett Launches Smart Tech Pilot to Optimize Equipment

Jacobs and IGO Solutions debut scalable analytics system for smarter fleet management

A pilot program is changing how ports manage equipment — improving performance, reducing idle time and setting the stage for digital transformation.

OT Cybersecurity article