Container terminal cranes beneath a dramatic storm sky

AAPA 2026 · BOOTH 316 · NEW ORLEANS

Weather Intelligence for Safer, More Efficient Port Operations

AEM gives port authorities and marine terminals the lightning detection, on-site observations, automated alerts, and 24/7 meteorologist guidance to know when to clear the yard, when to resume, and how to stand behind every call — before, during, and after the storm.

Talk to a Weather Expert

One trusted view. Every terminal. Better decisions.

1,800+

lightning sensors worldwide

< 100 m

strike location accuracy

< 0.25%

false alarm rate

The Full Storm Lifecycle

Decision support for every phase of a storm.

Forecasts, lightning detection, on-site conditions, alerting, and live meteorologist guidance. One partner, one storm, start to finish.

Weather intelligence map used to plan port operations

Before the Storm

Know what is coming.

Operational forecasts for your terminal
Storm timing and expected impacts
Gang labor, crane, and vessel planning
Risk prioritized across every site

Outdoor warning equipment for automated terminal alerts

During the Storm

Know what is happening.

Live lightning and wind monitoring
Automated take-cover alerts
Real-time weather observations at your terminal
A meteorologist on call

On-site weather station documenting terminal conditions

After the Storm

Know what happened.

Automated all-clear on your protocol
Strike verification and distance
Documentation for audits and insurers
A better plan for next time

Decisions We Help You Make

Every capability connects to a real question.

Not "what's the forecast." The questions your team actually has to answer, often in the next twenty minutes.

Do we stop crane operations?

Do we clear the yard?

Is it safe to resume?

Can we keep fueling and bunkering?

Do we secure equipment for wind?

Who needs to know, and when?

Trusted where operations can't stop for weather

Ground operations teams face the same call your terminal does.

“It provides the real-time intelligence we need to make more informed weather-related decisions. Most importantly, it helps us plan for severe weather and improve our operational efficiency tremendously.”
— Mark Sprague, C.M., Deputy Director of Airport Operations & Facilities, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

“The tech support and the behind-the-scenes crew has been nothing but awesome. Thank you for your product and for keeping our airline safe!”
— Kevin Crowley, Ground Safety Programs, JetBlue Airways

On-demand webinarWhen Should You Clear the Field?

Hear from AEM’s Ph.D. lightning scientists on the thresholds behind safe, confident operational calls.

Stop by Booth 316 at AAPA 2026

Talk with one of our experts or reach out after the event to set up a time to discuss our solutions.

Frank DeFina

Transportation Account Executive

Ask about lightning detection and automated alerting for outdoor operations.

frank.defina@aem.eco

Bill England

VP of Sales

Ask about getting a weather safety program started at your port.

bill.england@aem.eco

Capabilities

Built for terminal operations.

One trusted view of lightning, wind, and storm risk across every site — so teams know what to do next.

See Lightning Before It Reaches You

Total lightning detection catches in-cloud activity before the first ground strike.

Alerts on Your Thresholds, Not Ours

Set custom distance rings around berths, yards, gates, and fuel operations.

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One Alert, Every Channel

Horn, strobe, mobile, and digital signage fire together. No manual monitoring.

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Wind Measured at Your Terminal

Crane limits depend on conditions on your dock, not the airport twelve miles away.

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A Meteorologist On Call, 24/7

When the call is close, talk to a real meteorologist.

Prove Exactly How Close It Came

Historical lightning data confirms the nearest strike to your site, after the fact.

Key Benefits

Safer operations, fewer stoppages, better decisions.

Fewer Unnecessary Stoppages

Near-zero false alarms means you're not clearing the yard for a storm that never arrives.

Faster, Defensible Restarts

Automated all-clear, timed to the protocol you set in advance.

Everyone Working From One Call

Operations, labor, and leadership see the same thing at the same time.

A Record for Every Decision

Documentation your safety team, auditors, and insurers can rely on.

Alerts That Reach the Whole Terminal

Indoors, outdoors, and in the yard.

Built for Marine Environments

Hardware designed for salt, wind, and constant exposure.

Protect Berth Schedules

Weather conditions directly cause berth delays by halting vessel movements, suspending cargo handling, and creating cascading port congestion.

Why AEM Is Different

Not just lightning data. Decision support.

Other Lightning Systems	AEM
A single sensor on your site	A 1,800-sensor global network
Cloud-to-ground strikes only	Total lightning, in-cloud and cloud-to-ground
Predicts conditions	Detects actual strikes
An alert with no context	Live maps, custom rings, and a meteorologist
Nothing to review afterward	A historical archive for verification
Weather data	Weather decisions