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Automation aids terminal efficiency

6 years ago

A Turkish terminal has upgraded its Terminal Operating System (TOS) to incorporate more automation and achieve increased efficiency.

The new TOS means SOCAR is on track to achieve its productivity goals Photo: SOCAR

SOCAR Terminal said it has upgraded to Navis N4 3.7 in order to digitise and modernise its operations.

“Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the N4 upgrade was successfully completed semi-remotely at SOCAR Terminal as a result of the hard work and dedication of both the Navis and SOCAR Terminal teams,” said Arcan Fayatorbay, COO of SOCAR Terminal.

“We are glad that Navis was able to help facilitate our upgrade, even in these uncertain times, so we could offer existing and potential customers the most innovative technology and service at our terminal.”

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The main motivation behind the TOS upgrade was to increase efficiency and keep the terminal on track to meet its business goals with no disruptions during these difficult times.

As the largest container terminal in the Aegean region, SOCAR Terminal handles both container and project cargo and is equipped to operate at 1.5 million teu annually.

The N4 3.7 TOS system will allow the terminal to improve performance and to optimise operating costs. This includes better tracking cargo through a terminal, improving vessel safety and cargo capacity, optimising asset utilisation and automating equipment operations.

Its aim is to become the most state-of-the-art terminal with the highest productivity in the region.