UK Ports Sector

Mission-critical IT and OT networks for UK ports

Switchshop designs and delivers resilient quayside networking, OT security, CCTV, ANPR and managed IT for UK ports and harbour authorities. Aligned to NIS2, NCSC CAF and Maritime Cyber Security guidance, with UK-based, 100% in-house engineering.

NIS2
Aligned design
NCSC CAF
Mapped controls
24/7
UK-based support
100%
In-house engineering
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Challenges & Solutions

Built around the realities of uk ports

Challenge

Resilient connectivity across quaysides, terminals and yards

Hardened fibre, wireless and private 5G/LTE designs that cover quaysides, container yards, RoRo lanes, warehouses and gatehouses, engineered for salt, weather and 24/7 operations.

Challenge

Securing OT, terminal operating systems and crane control

Segmented IT/OT networks aligned to IEC 62443, NIS2 and NCSC CAF, protecting Terminal Operating Systems, crane control, PLCs and gate automation without disrupting throughput.

Challenge

Border, customs and security surveillance

High-density CCTV, ANPR, perimeter and thermal camera networks integrated with Border Force, Police and harbour control, with retention aligned to UK GDPR and SyAC requirements.

Challenge

Vessel, crew and visitor connectivity

Carrier-grade Wi-Fi for cruise terminals, ferry lounges, crew welfare and tenant offices, with segmented guest, corporate and operational SSIDs and identity-based access.

Challenge

Multi-tenant port estates and concession operators

Standardised LAN, WAN and security architectures that let harbour authorities offer connectivity and security services to terminal operators, freight forwarders, agents and tenants.

Challenge

Compliance with maritime and national cyber regulation

Delivery aligned to NIS2, NCSC CAF, DfT Maritime Cyber Security Code of Practice and IMO 2021 guidance, with documentation built for regulator and insurer scrutiny.

Tailored Services

Capabilities tuned for uk ports

Quayside & terminal networking

Hardened fibre, copper and wireless networks across quaysides, container yards, RoRo lanes, warehouses and gatehouses, engineered for harsh marine environments.

Port-wide Wi-Fi & private 5G

Wi-Fi 6E/7 and private 5G/LTE coverage for cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, tablets and worker devices, with seamless roaming across the estate.

OT & cyber security

IT/OT segmentation, firewalling, EDR and 24/7 monitoring aligned to NIS2, NCSC CAF and IEC 62443 for Terminal Operating Systems, crane control and gate automation.

CCTV, ANPR & perimeter

Designed and delivered IP CCTV, ANPR, thermal and perimeter intrusion systems for quaysides, gates, fencelines and storage areas, with integration to control rooms.

Terminal Operating System networks

Resilient networks behind TOS, gate, weighbridge and crane systems, with low-latency connectivity to OCR portals, RFID readers and yard automation.

Radio, VHF & port comms integration

IP backhaul and integration for VHF, TETRA, DMR and PA systems, linking harbour control, pilots, tugs and emergency response across the port estate.

Identity & access

Single sign-on, MFA and role-based access for harbour authority, terminal operators, agents, tenants and contractors across IT and OT systems.

Hybrid cloud & datacentre

On-prem, colocation and hybrid cloud platforms tuned for TOS, ERP, finance, billing, CCTV and analytics workloads across multi-site port groups.

Backup & ransomware resilience

Immutable backup and tested recovery for TOS, ERP, CCTV and email, so a single ransomware event never closes a quay or grounds vessel operations.

IoT, sensors & smart port

IoT and sensor networks for environmental monitoring, vessel tracking, energy, shore power and predictive maintenance across the port estate.

Cruise & ferry terminal IT

Passenger Wi-Fi, check-in, e-gate and signage networks for cruise and ferry terminals, with PCI DSS aware design for retail and F&B concessions.

Port-aware delivery

Engineering crews experienced in live ports, planning works around vessel schedules, tides, customs windows and high-risk operational areas.

Plan your next port IT or OT delivery with Switchshop

Talk to our specialists about quayside networking, OT security, CCTV/ANPR or a full multi-port managed service. Port-aware, UK-based engineering.