AD Ports rolls out LEO connectivity across fleet 

AD Ports’ maritime and shipping cluster is led by Noatum Maritime and also includes more than 100 offshore support vessels, including multipurpose, platform supply and diving support vessels and anchor handling tugs and crew boats. 

Noatum also operates a fleet of harbour and terminal tugboats and provides open-sea towage, vessel pilotage, oil spill response and bunkering services. 

“This is not just about faster connectivity; it’s about creating a smart, resilient infrastructure that maintains business continuity even in the most remote areas,” said Mr Jamal-Eddine. 

“By integrating this connectivity with our sensors, smart port platforms and data analytics, we are building a truly connected supply chain. LEO services offer high-speed, low-latency communications that allow real-time vessel tracking, predictive maintenance and dynamic route optimisation.” 

Mr Jamal-Eddine anticipates LEO communications will be the backbone to enable AD Ports to use artificial intelligence (AI) at sea for smarter voyage planning, fuel optimisation, and safety monitoring, “unlocking efficiencies that were previously limited by connectivity constraints.” 

Ports and terminals 

At the port level, the rollout extends to AD Ports’ network of 34 terminals across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central and southwest Asia.  

This should facilitate uninterrupted communications and business continuity, particularly in remote locations and during critical operations.  

LEO services should also strengthen cargo monitoring, emergency response co-ordination, and overall service reliability. 

This initiative is part of AD Ports’ broader digitalisation programme, which involves smart-port platforms, integrated supply-chain systems and the implementation of internet-of-things technologies.  

AD Ports said using LEO satellite connectivity as the digital foundation, “these platforms will now provide more detailed, real-time insights and increased automation across our global operations.”