The DigiTechPort2030 project has achieved an important milestone with the operational deployment of the Port Digital Twin at the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.
Over the past year, the Digital Twin has evolved from an initial concept into a functioning 3D operational environment that integrates real-time data and port management systems into one unified digital space. The model replicates the port’s water areas, quays, vessels, infrastructure, terrain and key operational assets, providing a dynamic representation of port activities.
Live vessel traffic is already integrated within the system. Real-time vessel positions, cargo-related information, bathymetric data and operational routes are visualised in a coherent digital environment, allowing users to navigate through the port and access relevant data directly within the 3D model. This approach supports improved situational awareness and enhances the understanding of complex port processes.
Beyond its operational potential, the Digital Twin is also contributing to knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement. Since its development, approximately 40 groups and more than 800 visitors – including school pupils, vocational students, university representatives and international delegations – have explored how digital technologies can support modern port operations. The tool has thus become both a management innovation and an educational platform.
Building on this foundation, the project is now entering the next development phase (2025–2026), focusing on the integration of energy and environmental components. The forthcoming “Energy Twin” will incorporate onshore power supply monitoring, hydrogen infrastructure data, emission comparison models, environmental sensor integration, quay occupancy analytics and selected risk simulation scenarios, including flood and hazardous spill modelling.
With this progression, the Digital Twin moves beyond visualisation towards becoming an intelligent, data-driven support tool for strategic planning, sustainability monitoring and resilient port management.
The Klaipėda pilot demonstrates how digital twin technology can be practically implemented in small and medium-sized ports, contributing to the broader objectives of DigiTechPort2030 and supporting the digital and green transition of the Baltic Sea Region port ecosystem.
