Port Management Digital Twin and Control Tower Integration: An Approach to Support Real-Time Decision Making

Discrete event simulation plays a pivotal role in facilitating decision-making within logistics, necessitating real-time initiation based on the current state of the system. The architecture outlined in this article integrates a real-time Digital Twin with simulation logic and a Control Tower into a cohesive model, thereby reducing offline efforts and runtime. This paper is to presents a groundbreaking project in a Brazilian port. The holistic approach of it offers a comprehensive overview of port operations and enables predictive insights for up to 72 hours in advance. Beyond enhancing operational efficiency, it promotes proactive decision-making and adaptive resource allocation, marking a paradigm shift in port management. The integration of real-time feedback and dynamic optimization algorithms can further enhance the responsiveness and adaptability of the system to changing operational conditions. Future development lies in enhancing the predictive analytics capabilities of the model by leveraging machine learning algorithms and advanced analytics techniques.