Port of Fujairah partners with Endava to enhance digital transformation

The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava to lead a comprehensive digital transformation initiative that aims to unify and modernise the port’s operations.

Spanning five years and divided into six modules, the project will introduce state-of-the-art digital solutions to enhance vessel call management, dry and liquid bulk operations, gate pass security and real-time analytics, with the goal of achieving world-class efficiency and transparency across all activities.

At the heart of the initiative is a new Port Community System called “MarHub,” envisioned as a fully inclusive and connected digital gateway for all stakeholders.

Over the last four decades, the Port of Fujairah has evolved into a vital maritime and shipping services centre for the UAE and the region, offering a wide range of services including container operations, general and project cargo handling, and dry and liquid bulk logistics.

With an annual throughput nearing 120 million metric tonnes of cargo, 5,000 port calls and more than 12,000 anchorage calls, technology is critical to keeping operations smooth.

This latest transformation effort represents a major step in future-proofing the port’s infrastructure and operational capabilities.

A five-year transformation

Khalil Ebrahim, deputy managing director at Port of Fujairah, said, “Efficiency is the cornerstone of our operations – every moment saved translates directly to enhanced service quality and economic gains. With this transformation, we are not only optimising our processes but also reinforcing full transparency, which ensures security, trust and streamlined workflows. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our business partners with world-class infrastructure and services, perfectly complementing our strategic geographic position.”

He continued, “Seeking to match world-class standards, we’ve selected a partner with global expertise. Endava was especially impressive in its human-centric approach to technology, its suite of proven digital accelerators, and demonstrated ability to deliver truly transformative undertaking with agility, precision, and scale.”

Endava will implement MarHub as a next-generation platform to improve data access, streamline workflows and provide a scalable base for automation and continuous improvement.

The platform’s cloud-native, API-first and modular design will allow the port to introduce new eServices with ease, with Phase 1 planned for launch in Q4 2025.

Supporting the Port of Fujairah’s sustainability goals, MarHub will be hosted in Microsoft Azure data centres based in the UAE, ensuring full data residency and regulatory compliance.

The deployment will use containerisation, automatic scaling and centralised logging to reduce infrastructure waste and promote sustainable IT practices.

Security is also a priority, with the system built to meet ISO 27001 standards and incorporating end-to-end encryption as well as multi-layered identity and access controls.

David Boast, general manager – UAE & KSA, Endava, said, “We are honoured to be chosen as the Port of Fujairah’s transformation partner and are excited to bring this ambitious vision to life. 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.”