Smarter, safer port operations powered by full situational awareness through Digital Twin technology.
KEY BENEFITS FOR THE CLIENT
Full Situational Awareness. One unified Digital Twin replaces fragmented systems, giving teams real-time visibility across the entire port.
Faster, Data-Driven Decisions. Operational, planning, and safety teams work with accurate, integrated spatial and IoT data.
Improved Operational Efficiency. Optimized use of port assets, reduced delays, and streamlined daily workflows.
Higher Safety & Reliability. Simulation and monitoring tools help detect risks earlier and improve incident response.
Better Collaboration Across Stakeholders. Vessels, logistics, maintenance, security, customs, and emergency services access the same up-to-date information.
Future-Ready Smart Port Foundation. Scalable architecture supports new datasets, new sensors, automation, and long-term digital transformation.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Port of Oulu is one of Northern Europe’s key logistics hubs — connecting maritime, rail, and road transport and handling over three million tons of cargo annually. To support the port’s rapid growth and increasing operational complexity, the client needed a modern, enterprise-grade platform that unifies spatial data, IoT feeds, and simulation tools into a single, actionable source of truth.
THE CHALLENGE
Traditional operational tools were fragmented, limiting real-time visibility and data consistency across teams. The port needed a solution that could:
integrate 3D spatial data, infrastructure assets, and live IoT sensor streams
provide full situational awareness in a dynamic, visual environment
support simulation and planning workflows (traffic, lighting, monitoring, equipment placement)
improve safety, reliability, and resource utilization
enable collaboration between all stakeholders involved in port operations
THE SOLUTION
In partnership with Sitowise, we developed the Port of Oulu Digital Twin — a high-fidelity, real-time 3D platform built on our enterprise visualization engine. Key capabilities include:
Comprehensive spatial model integrating buildings, terrain, infrastructure, and port surroundings
IoT and sensor data integration, enabling real-time monitoring of critical operations
Advanced simulation modules for planning lighting, camera systems, traffic flows, and operational scenarios
Unified interface for viewing, analyzing, and sharing data across teams
Future-ready architecture prepared for cloud deployment, modular extensions, and new data types
THE RESULTS
The Port of Oulu Digital Twin significantly improves operational efficiency and decision-making:
Real-time situational awareness for monitoring activities, assets, and environmental conditions
Faster, more accurate planning thanks to simulation of operational scenarios
Improved safety and reliability through data-driven assessment of risk and infrastructure needs
Reduced operational costs via better utilization of port assets and proactive planning
Enhanced collaboration — all stakeholders (navigation, logistics, maintenance, security, customs, emergency services) can work with the same up-to-date visual data
Foundation for Smart Port innovation, enabling continuous modernization and integration with future digital systems
The Port of Oulu Digital Twin now serves as a strategic digital backbone for one of Finland’s most important logistics centers — supporting smoother operations today and scalable development for the future.
