YILPORT Boosted Yard Productivity by 21% With Optimization
Terminal operators can leverage real-time software to increase throughput without purchasing additional cranes.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Transportation
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YILPORT Holding achieved a 21% increase in yard productivity at its Gebze Terminal by implementing new optimization software. The project successfully balanced workloads across 31 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes without the need for additional equipment capital expenditure.
Why it matters
Operators often face capacity constraints that trigger costly equipment purchases, but this result demonstrates that digital workload balancing can significantly improve throughput using existing assets. By reducing crane idle time, facilities can handle higher volume while maintaining lean operational costs.
YILPORT Holding realized a 21% gain in yard productivity within three months, optimizing a fleet of 31 rubber-tired gantry cranes at its Gebze Terminal. The company is now planning to extend this optimization system to three additional terminals in Portugal and Sweden.
The players
YILPORT Holding
An international port operator and logistics company managing a network of terminals across Europe and other regions.
Kaleris
A global provider of terminal operating systems and supply chain execution software for logistics and maritime operations.
The details
The system, known as the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System, continuously analyzes demand signals across vessel, truck, and yard operations in real time. It automatically recommends specific RTG deployment patterns to rebalance workloads and eliminate idle periods. The terminal combines this software with electrified cranes and optical character recognition technology to streamline the movement of containers.
Timeline
September 2026
Q3 2026
Market Landscape
The adoption of the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System reflects an industry-wide transition toward AI-driven resource allocation. This shift marks a departure from traditional expansion strategies that relied primarily on purchasing additional heavy equipment to meet rising demand.
Owners and operators should analyze their own equipment idle times to determine if software-driven workload balancing can defer capital expenditures. Evaluate whether your existing fleet supports the data integrations, such as optical character recognition, required for these optimization tools.
The takeaway
Optimizing existing workflows often yields higher ROI than scaling hardware capacity. Operators should audit their current terminal operating systems to determine if they are fully leveraging automated workload balancing before committing to new asset purchases.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts in terminal efficiency, visit the Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Container News.
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