Yilport automates Turkish terminals

Yilport will also implement the APS automated container identification and handoff solutions at the quay using crane optical character recognition (OCR) at its facilities in Gebeze, as well as at its new terminal, Gemport, under construction in Gemlink.

A spokesperson for Yilport told Port Strategy: “The contract is worth over $2m, but a separate M&S and services will push this over $2.5m in the next three years. Any gate and crane solution will allow the terminal to benefit from data accuracy, increased safety and security. We have added a layer to allow central gate exception handling which is unique outside the US, this will allow us to streamline gate processes across our portfolio from a single window to our customers.”

Yilport provides container, general cargo, bulk and liquid cargo handling and warehouse services and says it plans to improve operational productivity, safety and security by deploying APS solutions.

“We are focused on the continued expansion of the Yilport portfolio of terminals with the aim of being a top 10 global port operator,” explained Sean Pierce, CEO, Yilport Holding.

Its control clerks will be able to manage exceptions across all gates and cranes from one central and remote location. The solution also provides support for Yilport’s enterprise reporting.

The Yilport portfolio includes four ports in Turkey and 50% share of Malta Freeport. It was the first container terminal to implement gate automation in Turkey when the company installed APS gate OCR solution at its Gebeze facility in 2010.

The company told PS it will continue to invest in technology in 2014, starting with RTG electrification, which is near completion.