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Most of the world trade are being transported by sea and Seaports are interface between land and sea. Seaports, hub of sea, rail & road transport to transfer cargo from one transport mode to other, are growth engine of the country. Many large cities in the world are developed around seaports because of the ease of international trade and transportation facilitated by maritime access. Multiple agencies are working together for smooth operation of the seaports. They use different types of hardware, software, database and communication technologies to ensure smooth, efficient, and secure port activities. Since these agencies operate with diverse technologies, a unified system/database is required to enable data sharing, interoperability, and data analytics. Big Data can play a crucial role in integrating and analyzing the vast amounts of information generated by these different agencies. Analysis of the data from different sources can be used to enhance efficiency of whole supply chain, safety and security of cargo and predictive decision-making.