SOFWTARE solutions company Portchain has announced it has successfully integrated with DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle.
The announcement comes two years after implementing Portchain Connect, a platform that allows terminals and carriers to share and receive quality data and reduce delays in information transmission.
The integration automatically updates terminal berth schedules, enabling seamless berth alignment processes with their carrier customers.
Additionally, Portchain says its Portchain Connect platform enhances the quality and speed of berth alignment through digital handshakes and secure data sharing.
By integrating the platform, the Copenhagen-headquartered company said the four DP World terminals will improve overall supply chain visibility, ensuring everyone can make informed decisions.
Thor Thorup, CCO and co-founder of Portchain said, “We are excited to continue to work with DP World and help them drive efficiencies in their berth alignment process by facilitating streamlined data exchange with their shipping line customers”.
“As our first customer in Oceania, their close collaboration and valuable feedback have been instrumental in our continuous efforts to enhance Portchain Connect.”
Portchain Connect will reportedly see DP World receive real-time schedule and move count updates directly from carrier systems, allowing the port operator to respond and counter-propose quickly to align the vessel schedule with the terminal berth plan.
In other news, DP World today (18 December) announced the introduction of an Electric Internal Transfer Vehicle (ITV) within its terminal at the Port of Brisbane.
A first for DP World in Australia, the new vehicle is projected to eliminate more than 120,000 litres of diesel fuel consumption annually, reinforcing the port operator’s interest in sustainable, efficient port operations.
The port operator cited the vital role Fisherman Island plays in Queensland’s economy, as a key trade hub for agricultural exports, motor vehicle imports, and containerised trade.
The new electric ITV is designed to carry containers which can weigh as much as 88 tonnes within the port, replacing diesel-powered ITVs, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting Queensland’s environmental and economic goals.
