Smarter truck management in Singapore

OptETruck, an innovative truck fleet management system powered by HERE Tour Planning and Location Services, aims to boost efficiency and facilitates smarter trip planning at Singapore’s ports.

“Our close collaboration with HERE has enabled us to consistently push the boundaries of technology and efficiency in port logistics and we’re thrilled by the initial results,” said Sriram Ramanujam, assistant vice president, community and digital solutions at PSA.

”OptETruck has met the needs of Singapore’s trucking community and sets the stage for a sustainable future, transforming the logistics industry into a well-connected and resilient hub, aligning perfectly with our commitment to contributing to Singapore’s vision as a smart nation.”

Smarter trucking

PSA  said it is on track to onboard more than 50% of the container trucks coming in and out of the ports by end of the year.

OptETruck is a cloud-based transport management solution with features like automated scheduling and asset pooling for truck drivers.

It allocates jobs to drivers based on their location, offering real-time optimisation of routes and truck assignments.

This system not only minimises empty runs – truck trips without any freight loaded, but also ensures that drivers are allocated jobs in proximity to their current location. This improves overall transit and waiting times, drivers’ well-being and operational efficiency, while reducing carbon emissions.

According to HERE Technologies APAC On The Move 2023 study, logistics companies within Asia-Pacific want turn-key solutions that are easy to implement without expensive, time consuming and labour-intensive system overhauls.

The collaboration between HERE and PSA directly addresses this need by providing PSA with a seamless, easy-to-implement solution tailored to their requirements.