Port of Fujairah reveals digital transformation with Endava
Eve Goode
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The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava for a five-year digital transformation.
The company notes that this transformation is aimed at unifying and modernising the ports operational landscape.
The agreement
Spanning five years and structured in six progressive modules, this initiative is set to introduce digital solutions to optimise vessel call management, dry and liquid bulk operations, gate pass security and real-time analytics.
The company said that the initiative will ensure efficiency and transparency across all port operations.
At the initiative’s core is a new Port Community System branded “MarHub,” signalling an inclusive, connected gateway for every stakeholder.
Over the past four decades, the Port of Fujairah has established itself as a pivotal shipping and maritime services hub for the UAE and the wider region, offering a diverse range of services, including:
- Container operations
- General and project cargo handling
- Dry and liquid bulk logistics
According to the company, the port has an annual throughput that is close to 120 million metric tons of cargo, 5000 port calls and over 12,000 anchorage calls, technology plays a vital role in ensuring seamless operations.
This latest digital transformation endeavour marks a significant step towards future-proofing the port’s infrastructure and capabilities.
“Security, trust and streamlined workflows”
Khalil Ebrahim, Deputy Managing Director, Port of Fujairah stated: “Efficiency is the cornerstone of our operations – every moment saved translates directly to enhanced service quality and economic gains.
“With this transformation, we are not only optimising our processes but also reinforcing full transparency, which ensures security, trust and streamlined workflows,” Ebrahim added.
“This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our business partners with world-class infrastructure and services, perfectly complementing our strategic geographic position.
“Seeking to match world-class standards, we’ve selected a partner with global expertise.
He concluded: “Endava was especially impressive in its human-centric approach to technology, its suite of proven digital accelerators and demonstrated ability to deliver truly transformative undertaking with agility, precision and scale.”
MarHub
The company highlights that Endava designs and delivers large-scale digital transformation projects for both public and private sector entities.
To aid the Port of Fujairah, Endava will deliver MarHub, a platform that will enhance data accessibility for all stakeholders, streamline work flows and establish a strong foundation for automation and process improvement.
According to the company, the system’s API-first, cloud-native, modular architecture will facilitate constant innovation, enabling the port to introduce new eServices with Phase 1 scheduled to go live in Q4 2025.
Aligning with the Port of Fujairah’s sustainability objectives, MarHub will be hosted in UAE-based Microsoft Azure regions, ensuring full data residency and compliance.
The deployment will leverage containerisation, automated resource scaling and centralised logging to minimise infrastructure waste and support sustainable IT practices.
The system is designed to meet ISO 27001 standards, incorporating end-to-end encryption and multi-level identity and access controls to ensure the highest levels of protection, the company added.
“Setting new standards in efficiency and innovation”
David Boast, General Manager (UAE & KSA), Endava commented: “We are honoured to be chosen as the Port of Fujairah’s transformation partner and are excited to bring this ambitious vision to life.
“Large-scale digital transformations require careful execution to ensure operational continuity and our expertise will enable a seamless transition, while continuously delivering powerful new features.”
Boast continued: “I have no doubt that this project will serve as a benchmark for digital-led logistics in the region, setting new standards in efficiency and innovation.”
