If bollards could speak...
For decades, bollards have withstood thousands of tons, tides, storms, and vessels of every kind. Extremely robust, reliable… but silent. Billing depends on a manual note, availability is checked directly on the dock, and management relies on experience rather than data. Mistakes cost time, money, and claims. What if we could know in real time which bollards are occupied, free, or reserved… without replacing them? From that idea, BOLANTIC was born. Today, that idea has become a protected, evolved technology ready to change the way ports manage their infrastructure.
The missing brain on the dock
A modular device, robust and intelligent, installed directly on any conventional bollard, with no construction work, no replacement, and complete energy autonomy.
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Installation without complexity
It mounts onto existing bollards without civil works, without disassembly, and without interrupting operations.
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Automatic mooring detection
It instantly identifies when a line surrounds the bollard and sends the information in real time via IoT.
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Energy autonomy and robustness
It operates using solar energy and communicates even on docks without existing infrastructure.
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From passive element to digital asset
In seconds, each bollard becomes part of a manageable, traceable, and connected digital platform.
Real impact on port operations
From a simple mooring to a more efficient and sustainable port
With BOLANTIC, ports gain a new layer of intelligence applied directly to their physical infrastructure. Everything that used to be manual, imprecise, or dependent on experience becomes driven by real-time data.
Automatic billing
Exact recording of the start and end of the port call, without human intervention. Digitalizing the mooring event eliminates manual errors and ensures an objective, reliable, and traceable billing process.
Safer operations
The port always knows which bollards are in use. This reduces risks during manoeuvres, improves coordination, and increases safety for both personnel and vessels.
Smart mooring
Real-time availability. LED signalling for mooring staff. Optimised allocation and zero ambiguity. Every decision relies on precise information that enhances operational efficiency on the dock.
Sustainability and efficiency
No cables. No electricity consumption. No unnecessary travel. Less CO₂, more efficiency, more Green Port. It minimises environmental impact and transforms port infrastructure into a more self-sufficient system.
Predictive maintenance
Usage patterns, loads, wear: everything becomes data. This visibility enables anticipating maintenance needs, optimising resources, and extending the lifespan of critical dock elements.
Total interoperability
Compatible with port platforms, TOS systems, PMS, and SOA or FIWARE-ready architectures. It integrates seamlessly, ensuring information flows across the port’s entire digital ecosystem.The era of smart ports
Ports have advanced in digitalization, but there is still a huge blind spot: the dock itself. While drones, OCR, big data, and GIS systems shape the future… bollards still operate as they did a century ago. BOLANTIC connects that last missing link. It turns an immobile element into a high-value sensor. And it does so at a cost so low that it is scalable to hundreds or thousands of units. Ports don’t need to replace their infrastructure. They just need to awaken it.
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This is what will happen next:
Needs analysis
We will contact you to understand your requirements and assess opportunities for improvement in your operations.
Action plan
Our team of specialists will work closely with you, offering recommendations and solutions to optimize the productivity and efficiency of your business.
Final proposal
We will provide you with a detailed action plan, including costs, delivery times, and a complete overview of the improvements it will bring to your assets.