Case Study: a company operating in the Rotterdam harbor achieves 24/7 crane reliability with HMS Networks and Anybus ComBricks

a company operating in the Rotterdam harbor achieves zero downtime across 17 cranes with HMS Networks

A company operating in the Rotterdam harbor was facing recurring PROFIBUS communication issues and downtime on its port cranes due to high EMC noise, aging infrastructure, and poor network segmentation. To address this operational risk, they partnered with HMS Networks for a structured brownfield upgrade.

HMS Networks implemented a solution that included renewing all PROFIBUS cabling with EMC-compliant versions, installing ProfiHubs for segmentation, and deploying Anybus ComBricks for continuous monitoring. The result was an immediate and measurable impact: the network achieved full stability with zero downtime across all 17 upgraded cranes, ensuring reliable and predictable operations for the harbor operator.