About PortML
PortML stands for Port Markup Language. It is a descriptive language or document which describes container port assets, such as yard sets, quay cranes, wharves, and AGVs, as a markup code for modelling and simulation. In the future, besides the assets, it will include events as part of the document as well.
The Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore) is initiating the creation of PortML for the building of future smart ports digital twins.
A universal PortML enables the collaboration, interoperation, communication & formalization of port designs, configurations and information into structured formats that are compatible with all stakeholders, within the global maritime and port industries. PortML also supports the fast building of reconfigurable digital twins, information sharing & coordination between international ports and port operators, thus bringing about improved labour efficiencies and cost savings for competitive business environments of the future.