APSEZ expands Kaleris partnership to deploy AI-powered terminal platform across 15 container terminals

The deployment is expected to improve crane and truck productivity while helping unlock 91 MMT of additional capacity by 2030.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is expanding AI-driven operations across its container terminal network as it looks to unlock 91 million metric tonnes (MMT) of additional capacity by 2030 and support its ambition of handling one billion tonnes of cargo annually.

The company has expanded its partnership with US-based port technology provider Kaleris to deploy AI-powered optimisation and terminal operating capabilities across 15 container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports.

The move forms part of APSEZ's broader investment programme that includes USD 850 million towards technology upgrades and decarbonisation initiatives by 2030.

As part of the partnership, APSEZ plans to invest up to USD 100 million in two phases to enhance automation and operational optimisation across its port and logistics network.

The deployment builds on an earlier phase that covered six ports and will now extend advanced planning, automation and optimisation capabilities across the company's container operations.

At the centre of the deployment is Kaleris' terminal operating system and AI-augmented optimisation platform.

The technology will help create a unified digital backbone across APSEZ's maritime and logistics network, providing greater visibility into terminal operations while improving planning and resource allocation.

The platform will support container handling, yard management, equipment utilisation and operational planning across the network.

According to APSEZ, the objective is to improve operational consistency, increase productivity and enhance customer experience through faster and predictable cargo movement.

The deployment will improve the utilisation of terminal assets and enable efficient management of growing cargo volumes.

The company said AI-enabled automation will play an important role as ports and logistics operators look to improve competitiveness while managing larger and more complex supply chains.

Target productivity improvements

APSEZ expects the deployment to deliver measurable productivity gains across terminal operations.

According to the company, the implementation could improve Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane productivity by up to 20 percent.

Terminal truck productivity is also expected to improve by up to 14 percent.

These gains are expected to contribute towards the company's target of unlocking an additional 91 MMT of capacity by 2030 without requiring a proportional increase in physical infrastructure.

The company believes technology-driven optimisation can help increase throughput, improve turnaround times and create additional capacity across existing assets.

APSEZ’s whole-time director and chief executive officer, Ashwani Gupta, said the company has already deployed an end-to-end digital platform that provides integrated command-and-control capabilities and track-and-trace visibility across its logistics network.

He said the expanded Kaleris deployment will help improve productivity, reduce turnaround times and deliver a better customer experience.

Support one billion tonne ambition

The initiative is part of APSEZ's broader strategy to build a technology-led transport and logistics platform.

As cargo volumes continue to rise, the company is increasing investments in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), computer vision and advanced optimisation technologies to support real-time decision making and smarter resource allocation.

The deployment will also expand the use of Kaleris' N4 Terminal Operating System across APSEZ's network.

The company expects this to improve yard utilisation, increase planning accuracy and accelerate vessel turnaround times.

For customers, the objective is to deliver reliable and predictable cargo movement across ports and logistics operations.

According to the company, reaching the first 100 MMT of cargo handling capacity took more than a decade. Today, APSEZ operates an integrated transport and logistics network spanning ports, rail, roads, trucking, warehouses and cargo gateways.

By expanding AI-powered optimisation and automation across its terminal network, the company is looking to increase operational efficiency and create additional capacity as it works towards its goal of handling one billion tonnes of cargo annually by 2030.