One of the most extensive implementations so far is the Live Buoy Monitoring System. The port uses Adeunis dry contact sensors installed on buoys to track their presence and location. As these life buoys are occasionally removed, whether unintentionally or due to theft, the need for reliable monitoring became essential.

With over 200 buoys monitored in real time, Datacake provides a live map dashboard where port staff can instantly identify missing or displaced buoys. If a device fails to report in time, an alert is triggered so the team can react before disruptions occur.

This simple but smart application improves port logistics and reduces losses, proving how IoT can make even the simplest elements of infrastructure smarter.

Another key use case involves monitoring the electrical circuits that power the port’s IT infrastructure, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks across multiple facilities. During ongoing infrastructure work, it’s not uncommon for power cabinets to be accidentally shut down by staff or contractors. When this occurs, office connectivity is disrupted, resulting in a spike in IT support requests.
To address this, Eiffage deployed battery-powered IoT devices equipped with Socomec DigiWare current sensors, which report the power status every 15 minutes. If no data is received over three reporting cycles, the system automatically raises an alert.

Because these devices run on batteries and communicate via LoRaWAN, they continue to function during power outages. This allows IT teams to quickly identify the root cause of connectivity issues and take appropriate action.
This solution has become one of the most important use cases in the current IoT rollout at the Port of Antwerp