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MCPAS: a shipping agent's office network built from scratch

When you coordinate cargo between continents, an unstable network stalls paperwork. MCPAS entrusted DataRoad with its entire office network infrastructure.

Updated 17 October 20262 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2020, MCPAS – Agência de Navegação SA entrusted DataRoad with its office network.
  • 02CAT6 points terminated to international standards, switches and a labelled rack.
  • 03Complete configuration and deployment of the client's network solution.
  • 04A shipping operator with over 35 years and clients in Southern Africa, Europe, the USA and Mexico.
In this article
MCPAS – Agência de Navegação SA elege a DataRoad para a Instalação da Rede Informática do seu Escritório

For a shipping operator coordinating cargo between continents, an unstable office network means stalled paperwork and ships left waiting. In 2020, MCPAS – Agência de Navegação, SA, chose DataRoad to build its office network infrastructure from scratch: cable termination, CAT6 points, switching, equipment configuration and deployment of the complete solution. The goal was clear: performance, security and reliability for daily operations.

Project sheet

  • Client MCPAS – Agência de Navegação SA.
  • Sector Maritime transport and logistics, offices.
  • Year 2020.
  • Scope IT Unlimited support, servers and infrastructure, firewall and security, structured cabling.

What did the DataRoad team do in the office?

  1. Termination: cabling terminated to international quality standards.
  2. CAT6 points: installed for greater speed and performance.
  3. Switches: mounted, configured and connected to their points.
  4. Labelling: every point identified, in the rooms and at the technical rack.
  5. Active equipment: routers, switches and other communications equipment connected and organised.
  6. Deployment: configuration and parameterisation of the entire network solution.

The result is a reliable, scalable infrastructure, ready for the critical operations the company runs every day.

Who is MCPAS?

With more than 35 years in business, MACS (MCPAS) is an international benchmark, with clients in Southern Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, the USA and Mexico. A specialist in maritime transport and logistics, it operates a multipurpose fleet able to take virtually any cargo:

  • Containers.
  • Bulk.
  • Breakbulk.
  • Project cargo.

Its own trade routes and a reputation built on a global scale make MACS a company recognised for professionalism, flexibility and quality. DataRoad thanks MCPAS for its trust in our networking and IT consultancy team.

What does DataRoad bring to a project like this?

  • Network infrastructure Installation and advanced termination.
  • Managed cybersecurity Protection of network and systems.
  • Managed IT services Ongoing support and infrastructure management.
  • NOC Proactive monitoring, alerting and reports.

Certifications from international manufacturers and a solid portfolio across several technology areas underpin a simple commitment: systems that are protected, optimised and always available. For companies that demand rigour in their network, this is the partner.

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