APSEZ accelerates port transformation with Kaleris

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has deepened its collaboration with Kaleris to accelerate the digital transformation of its ports and logistics network through the deployment of advanced terminal operating and AI-driven optimisation solutions.

The expanded multi-year partnership aligns with APSEZ's 2030 roadmap, under which the company plans to invest $850 million in decarbonisation and technology initiatives while increasing its cargo handling capacity to one billion tonnes per year.

As part of the agreement, Kaleris will deploy its core terminal operating system alongside AI-powered planning, container handling, and optimisation technologies across 15 APSEZ container terminals spread across nine ports in India and overseas.

The expansion follows the successful implementation of the first phase at six ports and will create a unified digital platform across APSEZ's port network. The integrated system is designed to improve operational visibility, standardise terminal processes, and enhance planning and automation capabilities.

The deployment is expected to deliver measurable productivity improvements, including up to a 20% increase in Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane productivity and up to a 14% improvement in terminal truck productivity. These gains are expected to support faster cargo movement, improved asset utilisation, and greater operational efficiency.

By extending its partnership with Kaleris, APSEZ aims to strengthen its position as a technology-led integrated transport and logistics operator while building the digital infrastructure needed to support its long-term expansion plans.

As cargo volumes continue to rise and global supply chains become increasingly complex, APSEZ is accelerating the adoption of advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), computer vision, and optimisation tools, to improve operational efficiency across its ports and logistics network.

The expanded deployment will extend Kaleris' N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) across APSEZ's terminals, enabling greater real-time visibility, smarter resource allocation, and faster decision-making. The technology is expected to optimise yard utilisation, reduce vessel turnaround times, improve planning accuracy, and ensure more predictable cargo movement for customers.

The initiative supports APSEZ's goal of increasing its annual cargo handling capacity to one billion tonnes by 2030. The company noted that while it took more than a decade to handle its first 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, subsequent milestones have been achieved at a much faster pace, driven by the expansion of its integrated transport and logistics network comprising ports, rail, road transport, warehouses, and cargo gateways.

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), APSEZ, said, “AI-enabled automation will define the next frontier of competitiveness in ports and logistics. While APSEZ has already deployed an end-to-end digital platform from shore to door, whiprovides 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.”

Kirk Knauff, President and CEO, Kaleris, said, “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. At Kaleris, we measure success by customer outcomes, and with N4 and our Advanced Optimization solutions, those results can now be amplified across the entire network.”