Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has expanded its partnership with Kaleris to deploy improved container handling and optimisation systems across its logistics network.
The multi-year agreement will see the software provider deploy its N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) across 15 APSEZ container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports.
The rollout is part of APSEZ’s broader 2030 objectives, which involve an outlay of US$850 million towards decarbonisation, technology upgrades, and an annual cargo handling target of one billion tonnes.
Building on initial phase deployments across six ports, the company says it will scale these operating and automation capabilities to create a unified digital network.
“AI-enabled automation will define the next frontier of competitiveness in ports and logistics,” said Ashwani Gupta, Director and Chief Executive Officer of APSEZ.
“While APSEZ has already deployed an end-to-end digital platform from shore to door, which provides seamless track-and-trace and integrated command and control capabilities, the Kaleris integration will enhance productivity, improve turnaround time, and consistently deliver a superior customer experience.”
To manage increasing supply chain complexity, APSEZ is investing in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, computer vision, and other tech systems to enable real-time yard utilisation and faster vessel turnaround.
The company currently controls approximately 27 per cent of India’s total port volumes with a cargo handling capacity of 653 million tonnes per annum across its domestic sites and four international ports.
“APSEZ is demonstrating the real impact of an AI-enabled port network at scale. Expanding to all 15 terminals reflects the results already achieved and the trust behind this partnership,” said Kirk Knauff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaleris.
