Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a central control method. The method includes: obtaining identifications, locations and states of objects in a port; generating and displaying a port electronic map based on the identifications, locations, and states of the objects; and displaying, upon detecting that an object in the port electronic map is being operated, the identification, location, and/or state of the operated object. With the present disclosure, the monitored content can be extended to information, such as identifications, locations and states, related to the respective objects. Compared with the existing port monitoring system, the monitoring is more thorough and comprehensive, which is advantageous for improving port operation security and service execution efficiency. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a central control system.