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ABP invests in digital asset management to enhance reliability and sustainability of port operations

UK’s port and terminal operator Associated British Ports (ABP) introduced a new investment programme that aims to digitalise asset management across its network of 21 ports.

More specifically, ABP invested US$1.8 million in a mobile solution which is expected to enhance the reliability and sustainability of port operations.

In collaboration with Mainsaver and Spidex, this wider rollout follows a successful pilot trial of the new technology, which was undertaken at a number of ABP’s ports, including in Garston, Ipswich, Immingham, Hull, Newport and Southampton.

Working with ABP employees in roles that interact with Mainsaver Connect maintenance management application software, the trial ensured that both large and small ports were considered to fully test the practicalities of implementing and allocating work in a digital manner.

Moreover, the deployment of the product, Mainsaver Connect, is a mobile derivative of the Mainsaver Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), a US product which is supported by Spidex, a UK-based developer and affiliated support arm.

Mike McCartain, ABP’s group director of safety, engineering & marine, commented, “Going digital with our asset management is an important step in building the sustainable Ports of the Future, where information is shared accurately and instantaneously, so that we can make well-informed decisions, spot trends and optimise the safety and sustainability of our operations.”





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