Port of Fujairah Signs Endava Deal for Digital Overhaul

The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava to spearhead a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at unifying and modernising the port’s operational landscape. Spanning five years and structured in six progressive modules, this initiative will introduce cutting-edge digital solutions to optimise vessel call management, dry and liquid bulk operations, gate pass security, and real-time analytics — ensuring world-class efficiency and transparency across all port operations. At the heart of this initiative is a new Port Community System, branded ‘MarHub’, signalling an inclusive, connected gateway for every stakeholder.

Over the past four decades, the Port of Fujairah has established itself as a pivotal shipping and maritime services hub for the UAE and the wider region, offering a diverse range of services including container operations, general and project cargo handling, and dry and liquid bulk logistics. With an annual throughput approaching 120 million metric tonnes of cargo, 5,000 port calls and over 12,000 anchorage calls, technology plays a vital role in maintaining seamless operations. This latest digital transformation initiative marks a significant step towards future-proofing the port’s infrastructure and operational capabilities.

Commenting on the agreement, Mr Khalil Ebrahim, Deputy Managing Director at the Port of Fujairah, stated:
“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, ensuring 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.”

“Aiming to match world-class standards, we have selected a partner with proven global expertise. Endava particularly impressed us with its human-centric approach to technology, its suite of proven digital accelerators, and its demonstrated ability to deliver truly transformative projects with agility, precision, and scale.”

A global leader in designing and implementing large-scale digital transformation programmes for both public and private sector organisations, Endava will deliver MarHub as a state-of-the-art platform that will enhance data accessibility for all stakeholders, streamline workflows, and lay a strong foundation for automation and continuous process improvement. Critically, the system’s API-first, cloud-native, modular architecture will facilitate constant innovation, enabling the port to introduce new e-Services seamlessly, with Phase 1 scheduled to go live in Q4 2025.

In alignment with the Port of Fujairah’s sustainability objectives, MarHub will be hosted within UAE-based Microsoft Azure regions, ensuring full data residency and compliance. The deployment will leverage containerisation, automated resource scaling, and centralised logging to minimise infrastructure waste and support sustainable IT practices. From a security perspective, the system is designed to meet ISO 27001 standards, incorporating end-to-end encryption and multi-level identity and access controls to guarantee the highest levels of protection.

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 maintain operational continuity, and our expertise will enable a seamless transition while continuously delivering powerful new features. I am confident this project will serve as a benchmark for digitally-led logistics in the region, setting new standards in efficiency and innovation.”