The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava to spearhead a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at unifying and modernising the port’s operational landscape.
Spanning five years and structured in six progressive modules, this initiative will introduce digital solutions to optimise vessel call management, dry and liquid bulk operations, gate pass security and real-time analytics, ensuring world-class 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.
Endava will deliver MarHub as a platform that will enhance data accessibility for all stakeholders, streamline workflows, and establish a strong foundation for automation and continuous process improvement. Critically, the system’s API-first, cloud-native, modular architecture will facilitate constant innovation, enabling the port to introduce new eServices seamlessly, with Phase 1 scheduled to go live in Q4 2025.
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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.
From a security standpoint, 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.
Khalil Ebrahim, Deputy Managing Director at Port of Fujairah, said: “With this transformation, we are not only optimising our processes but also reinforcing full transparency, which ensures security, trust and streamlined workflows.
David Boast, General Manager – UAE & KSA, Endava, said: “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.
“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.”
