The BE:TWIN project supports the digital transformation and sustainability of the ports of Taranto (Italy) and Patras (Greece) through the development of Digital Twin technologies. Facing growing maritime traffic and environmental challenges, the two ports aim to enhance competitiveness, operational efficiency, and energy management. The project brings together key partners – Port Authorities of Taranto and Patras, Greek research center CTI, and Italian innovation hub MEDISDIH – to implement a cross-border strategy aligned with EU digital and green goals.
Core activities include:
- Analyzing port data and current Digital Twin adoption
- Designing a virtual replica of port operations using dynamic simulation
- Implementing predictive analytics and Proof of Concepts
- Developing an IoT-based energy management system
- Defining a Transnational Action Plan with scalable deployment guidelines
- Delivering joint training modules to build digital skills
Main outputs include:
- A Digital Twin platform for real-time monitoring and simulation
- An intelligent energy management system for optimizing renewables
- A cross-border data-sharing protocol
- A capacity building programme for port professionals
BE:TWIN will deliver improved decision-making, optimized operations, reduced carbon footprint, and enhanced collaboration between GR-IT ports. Its results are transferable across the Mediterranean, serving as a replicable model for smart, sustainable, and cooperative port development.
