Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has contracted Prodevelop, a Spain-based ICT company, and Lasting Solutions to implement the Posidonia Management system. A GPA top official says it is a significant step towards modernizing its port operations as this initiative is expected to greatly enhance the efficiency and service delivery of The Gambia’s key maritime gateway.

According our source, the GPA aims to leverage the Posidonia Management system, specifically the Port Management Information System (PMIS), to streamline internal operations and deliver improved services to its customers, including concessionaires.

The system is expected to bring a host of benefits, including improved vessel and cargo handling processes, reduced response times for vessels, and enhanced security measures within port facilities. Additionally, the system will help ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and standards, while also improving data management and reporting capabilities.

As part of the agreement, Prodevelop will provide ongoing technical support and maintenance services to the GPA, ensuring continuous optimization of the system through corrective, preventive, evolutionary, adaptive, and perfective measures. This support underscores the GPA’s commitment to maintaining high standards of efficiency and service.

The implementation of the Posidonia Management system is a critical component of the GPA’s broader strategy to strengthen its leadership in the maritime sector. The initiative also lays the groundwork for future digitalization efforts that will further enhance the port’s operational capabilities.

Prodevelop is renowned for its expertise in port information systems with over 30 years of experience in creating innovative solutions for port authorities and terminals. The company’s flagship product, Posidonia, is a comprehensive Port Solution Suite that encompasses a range of modular products designed to optimize various management processes within port operations.

This move by the GPA aligns with global trends in the maritime industry, where digitalization is increasingly seen as a key driver of operational efficiency and competitiveness. Earlier this year, in April, Prodevelop announced a collaboration with the EUROGATE Group to develop a Digital Twin of processes and equipment aimed at revolutionizing operations and maintenance in Hamburg’s port.

This collaboration highlights Prodevelop’s leading role in the digital transformation of port management, a role that the GPA now seeks to benefit from as it embarks on this ambitious project.

The partnership between the GPA and Prodevelop marks a significant milestone in The Gambia’s journey towards modernizing its maritime infrastructure, ensuring that the country remains competitive in the global shipping and logistics industry.