PROJECTS / PORTNET · PORTS 4.0
Connected waste.
Smarter ports.
PORTNET explores how blockchain, digital waste passports and interoperable systems can improve traceability and circularity in the management of ship-generated waste.
ABOUT PORTNET
A digital foundation for
circular port operations.
PORTNET focuses on the digitalisation and blockchain-based tokenisation of ship-generated waste, exploring better traceability, environmental outcomes and information exchange among port ecosystem participants.
Connected stakeholders
Facilitate data exchange between port authorities, operators, transporters and treatment facilities.
Verifiable traceability
Link each stage of the waste management process to a shared digital record.
Circular value
Explore innovative ways to support the recovery and valorisation of materials.
THREE TECHNOLOGY PILLARS
Explore the PORTNET ecosystem.
Choose a technology to discover the role it plays within the project.
DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION
Waste Passport
An NFT-based digital identity concept that connects collection, classification and treatment records to a traceable waste batch.
BLOCKCHAIN / NFTTechnology overview
- Purpose
- Batch traceability
- Focus
- Digital identity / NFT
- Benefit
- Verifiable history
Conceptual overview; not connected to a live production system.
THE TRACEABILITY JOURNEY
One waste batch.
Every stage connected.
Select each stage to discover the information associated with a digital waste record.
ORIGIN / COLLECTION
Identify the waste batch
Record the origin vessel, port operator, type of waste and initial quantity to establish its digital identity.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOWPROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Technology designed for
a more circular future.
Interoperability
Integration concepts for connecting port systems and digital infrastructures.
MARPOL records
Digital traceability across different categories of ship-generated waste.
Digital credentials
Research into verifiable identities and trusted information exchange.
PROJECT PARTNERS
Innovation through
collaboration.
PORTNET brings together technological expertise, waste management experience and knowledge of port operations.
Blue Room Innovation
Digital solutions for waste traceability and circular economy processes.
Adalmo
Experience in waste management and environmental operations.
Autoritat Portuària de Balears
Port operational knowledge and the Balearic port environment.
FOLLOW THE PROJECT
Discover the latest
PORTNET developments.
Explore updates and follow the progress of digital waste traceability innovation.