In Djibouti, on the edge of the Sahara Desert, an AI central system built by a Chinese team is redefining the security management standards of the African Free Trade Zone. Through the deep coupling of 50+algorithm and 3D digital twin technology, this 48 square kilometer strategic hub has achieved 15 second rapid response to perimeter intrusion, becoming a model of China Africa digital cooperation under the "the Belt and Road" initiative. The project not only verified the adaptability of China's AI solutions in extreme environments, but also built a replicable model of intelligent parks along the "the Belt and Road".

Project highlights

1. the Belt and Road Demonstration Project

Africa's first "AI vision center+3D intelligent decision-making" dual drive system, a milestone for China's digital infrastructure capabilities landing overseas

2. Extreme environmental technology verification

55 ℃ high temperature/sandstorm/low-power stable operation, breaking through the technological bottleneck of intelligent park construction in tropical regions

3. Standardized solution output

It has been verified that it can be quickly copied to parks along the "the Belt and Road" in Africa and other countries, and the deployment cycle has been shortened by 60%

Customer background

The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) is a model of China Africa cooperation in the new era and an important carrier of China's "the Belt and Road" initiative. With the support of the governments of Djibouti and China, the Djibouti Port and Free Trade Zone Authority has joined hands with China Merchants Group to jointly build the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone. Based on China Merchants Group's century long operation and Shenzhen Shekou development experience, the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone implements the PPC comprehensive development model of "Port Central Park Back City", becoming a platform for Chinese products, industries, and services to go global, helping Djibouti become a commercial and shipping center radiating to Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe, and becoming a new gateway for Africa connecting the world.

However, in the face of increasingly complex requirements for park safety management, traditional management models are no longer sustainable

• Multiple speed blind spots: The coverage rate of speed measurement points in the park is less than 30%
• Difficulty in controlling dangerous goods: low efficiency of manual inspection and high rate of missed inspections
• Weak perimeter protection: The human patrol cycle for 48 square kilometers exceeds 8 hours
• Emergency response lag: The average time for event localization exceeds 2 hours

Digital Solutions

1. AI visual central system

●  Hardware Fusion Architecture：

◇  Renovate 90% of existing cameras and add 12 long-distance cameras

◇  Edge computing node+central cloud hybrid deployment, adapt to weak network environment

●  Algorithm Engineering System：

◇  Standard algorithm library: 53 items (vehicle reverse/personnel gathering/fireworks detection, etc.)

◇  Africa specific model: 12 items (Djibouti and Ethiopia license plate recognition/dangerous goods sign recognition/park violation/perimeter intrusion warning/yard intrusion/water leakage recognition, etc.)

◇   Emergency response model: 5 items (oil tank leakage identification/fireworks identification/water leakage identification/intrusion warning, etc.)

●  Graded response mechanism：

◇  Yellow warning: 3D map markers+WeChat service account or email push

◇  Red Alert:

✔️ On site sound and light alarm+3D map marking

✔️ WeChat service account or email push

✔️Unmanned aerial vehicle cruise function and inspection robot (under internal testing, soon to be launched)

2.3D visualization platform

●  Digital twin construction：

◇   Accurate latitude and longitude positioning based on GIS geographic information

◇   Build a 1:1 3D model with an accuracy of ± 5cm, embed 600 video streams, and support any perspective view

●  Intelligent decision-making layer:：

◇   Logistics situation awareness: vehicle path prediction+congestion warning

◇  Emergency command optimization: 3D spatial plan deduction+route optimization

◇   Facility health monitoring: Based on IoT sensing and deep integration, real-time monitoring of equipment online status and operation status

3. Extended applications of the Internet of Things

●  Environmental monitoring system:

◇   High precision temperature and humidity sensor (± 0.5 ℃)

◇   Intelligent adjustment module for light intensity

◇   Real time monitoring of pH value in water circulation

● Energy management:

◇   The proportion of solar power supply exceeds 80%

◇   Electric energy storage system ensures 24-hour operation

Implementation effectiveness

1.Safety efficiency improvement

●  Successful warning during trial operation:

◇   5 instances of illegal entry of dangerous goods

◇   Three incidents of static sparks in the oil tank area

◇  58 perimeter intrusion incidents

●  Intrusion response time: reduced from 8 hours to 15 seconds

2. Management efficiency optimization

3. Customer Testimony

After the system was launched, the management efficiency significantly improved and the response time for security incidents was greatly shortened. The localization adaptation ability and technical support of the Chinese team are impressive. "- Djibouti user evaluation

Innovative application case: AIoT technology empowers desert agriculture

While addressing the security issues in the park, the project team has collaborated with the Djibouti Free Trade Zone to explore a new desert agriculture model of "port container+AIoT", which solves the livelihood problem of local vegetable dependence on imports

●  Technological innovation:

◇   Utilize idle containers at the port to transform intelligent greenhouses, integrating temperature and humidity sensing, lighting control, and water circulation systems

◇   Solar power supply adapts to desert climate, reducing energy costs by 90%

◇   AI algorithm optimizes planting parameters, resulting in a 3-fold increase in yield compared to traditional methods

●  Operational effectiveness:

◇   Successfully cultivated 12 types of vegetables including lettuce, lettuce, green vegetables, bean sprouts, etc., achieving year-round production

◇   The cost of self-produced vegetables is reduced by 65% compared to imports, and some are supplied to local supermarkets

◇   The annual output value of a single container reaches $12000, with an investment return period of 8 months

This is not only a technological innovation, but also an innovation in development models. The Chinese team has helped us migrate the IoT technology of the security system to the agricultural sector, truly realizing the empowerment of technology for people's livelihoods. "- Djibouti Free Trade Zone Sustainable Development Department

Industry value

●  The Belt and Road Demonstration Project: actual benchmark cases to verify the feasibility of China's technical solutions

●  Technical adaptability verification:

◇   High temperature resistant design (continuous operation at 55 ℃)

◇   Model adaptation for foreign special vehicles and license plate recognition

◇   Adapt and interface with local integrated systems

●  Technical reuse value: Verify the transferability of security IoT architecture in the agricultural field

●  Benchmark for Chinese investment in overseas projects: cracking common pain points and providing replicable and scalable standardized solutions

Implementation experience

1.Localization adaptation key

●  Accurate control of requirements: in-depth communication with local users, on-site inspections, to ensure that the solution meets actual needs

●  Technical customized development: Develop 12 customized algorithms for local African scenarios

●  Efficient collaboration mechanism: a tripartite collaboration model consisting of Chinese management, local operations team, and technical personnel

2.Sustainable operation system

●  Algorithm evolution mechanism: Add 2000+local video samples every month, continuously train through the proofreading system, and improve recognition accuracy

●  Remote operation and maintenance system: The domestic technical center provides 24/7 support to ensure stable system operation

●  Talent training plan: Periodic training to train AI system engineers for the park

Trusted Data Explanation

All performance data are:

1. AI warning system alarm record (alarm response time)

2.Statistics of operation and maintenance work order system (problem-solving time)

3.Comparison data during the three-month trial operation period (decrease in false alarm rate)

Get your exclusive plan

● Free download: Self testing Evaluation Form for AI Upgrade Demand of the Belt and Road Parks

●  Apply for trial: 7-day algorithm testing environment (supporting existing camera access)

●  Professional support: Team on-site requirement research (3-5 working days)