Partnership Details

APSEZ has expanded its multi-year strategic partnership with US-based software company Kaleris to drive next-generation capabilities across its ports and logistics network. The partnership is part of APSEZ's broader 2030 objectives involving significant technology investment.

Investment Commitments

APSEZ plans to invest USD 850 million in technology and decarbonization as part of its 2031 ambition. Specifically, the company will invest up to USD 100 million in two phases to accelerate automation and optimization through the Kaleris partnership.

Deployment Scope

Kaleris will deploy its foundational terminal operating system and AI-augmented advanced container handling and optimization solutions across 15 APSEZ container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports. This expands on Phase 1 deployments already completed across six ports.

Expected Operational Benefits

The deployment is expected to deliver:

  • Up to 20% improvement in Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane productivity
  • Up to 14% improvement in terminal truck productivity
  • Enhanced yard utilization
  • Accelerated vessel turnaround
  • Improved planning accuracy
  • More reliable and predictable cargo movement

Capacity Impact

APSEZ expects to unlock 91 MMT of additional capacity (approximately 10% of installed capacity) by 2030 through this partnership. The company is targeting 1 billion tonnes of cargo handling capability per annum by 2030.

Current Operational Scale

APSEZ currently operates:

  • 15 strategically located ports and terminals across India's west, south, and east coasts
  • 4 international ports across Australia, Colombo, Israel and Tanzania
  • Diversified marine fleet of 137 vessels
  • 12 multi-modal logistics parks
  • 3.1 million sq. ft. of warehouses
  • 25,000+ trucks operating on its proprietary platform
  • Current cargo handling capacity of 653 million tonnes per annum
  • Commands approximately 27% of India's total port volumes

Management Commentary

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and CEO of APSEZ, stated: "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, which provides 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 of Kaleris, commented: "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."

Technology Focus Areas

The partnership will leverage artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), computer vision, and advanced optimization tools to enable:

  • Real-time visibility
  • Smarter resource allocation
  • Faster decision-making
  • Unified digital backbone across maritime and logistics network
  • End-to-end visibility for customers