Southern Ports has revolutionised the way it manages its ports through a significant $31.6 million digital transformation program, bolstering its landside and marine operations, and laying the foundations to undertake its $17 million operational technology upgrades.
Over the past three years, Southern Ports has concurrently implemented a new port management information system, a new terminal operating system, a certified and award-winning asset management system, a new safety management system, new contractor onboarding system, ITSM service system and a new enterprise resource planning system – all aiming to deliver technology-enabled operations to drive diverse and efficient services and stimulate new trade.
We caught up with Southern Ports CEO Keith Wilks after his session on Digital Transformation at BizOps 2025 to discuss what has made this project a success.
For Southern Ports, digital transformation is contagious. By demonstrating that the new systems add value, what's happening now is our workforce are bringing forward new ideas to make their job easier.
The expansive $31.6 million program has built consistency and efficiencies across the regional ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, which together facilitate more than 30 million tonnes of trade annually. Watch the full profile below.
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