Logistics

1. Current Situation & Motivation
Napier Port, located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, currently uses reachstackers and forklift trucks (FLTs) to move containers between quay and yard.This system is diesel-intensive and, according to the port, inefficient as throughput has been growing (230,000 TEU in FY 2024, with a 13.9% increase in container volume in the first half of 2025). 

The Evolving Threat Landscape

While awareness of cyber threats has improved, criminals are leveraging new technologies to become more sophisticated. The industry's growing reliance on digital systems, including satellite connectivity, navigation systems, and cargo management platforms, has created a larger "attack surface" for malicious actors.

Key Vulnerabilities and Threats