Maritime Terminals

Optimize your maritime Terminal with modular decision intelligence

Plug AI-based optimization into your TOS and turn every operational decision to the best decision.

Modular. Seamless. Scalable.

Our add-on optimization modules for maritime terminals optimize container movements and equipment deployment in real time. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Terminal Operating System (TOS), they enable more efficient resource utilization and more reliable operations with higher on-time performance. 

The modular approach adapts to the specific needs of each terminal, whether fully automated or with manned equipment. This helps operators to increase efficiency, maintain a competitive edge and keep their teams firmly in control.

add-on optimization modules to your TOS

The Optimizer enhances your existing TOS with AI-driven decision-making:

  • Yard Optimizer
    Optimize container stacking, reduce rehandles, and improve yard space utilization.
  • Vehicle Optimizer
    Improve internal transport efficiency, reduce empty moves, and optimize vehicle deployment.
  • Crane Optimizer
    Increase crane productivity through optimized scheduling and reduced idle times.
  • Train Load Optimizer
    Optimize rail loading plans and improve slot utilization with automated planning support.

Click (+) to see more details about each of our add-on optimizers.

Unlock Measurable Performance Improvements

Growing container volumes, tighter schedules, and more complex operations are pushing terminals to their limits. Traditional TOS systems often lack real-time optimization capabilities, leading to:

  • Inefficient yard utilization
  • Unnecessary container moves
  • Idle equipment and suboptimal deployment
  • Increasing planning effort and operational uncertainty
Optimize Yard Space and Container Flows

Continuous real-time decision-making​

Optimize Yard Space and Container Flows

Improve yard utilization, reduce rehandles and ensure efficient storage allocation with intelligent container stacking and real-time yard planning.

Maximize Equipment Productivity

Proven in automated operations​

Maximize Equipment Productivity

Increase crane and vehicle utilization while reducing idle times and unnecessary travel through real-time optimization of terminal equipment and jobs.

Improve Truck and Gate Turnaround

Machine learning​ improving input

Improve Truck and Gate Turnaround

Reduce gate congestion and truck turnaround times through optimized time slot allocation and intelligent truck routing inside the terminal.

More About AI in OUR OPTIMIZER

Benefit from an agile approach: integrate AI-driven optimization into your existing TOS and improve terminal performance from day one.

Optimize Yard Space and Container Flows
Improve yard utilization, reduce rehandles, and ensure efficient storage allocation with real-time planning.

Maximize Equipment Productivity
Increase crane and vehicle utilization while reducing idle times and unnecessary travel.

Improve Truck and Gate Turnaround
Reduce congestion and waiting times through optimized time slot allocation and intelligent routing.

Powered by:

  • Continuous real-time decision-making
  • Proven performance in automated operations
  • Machine learning that continuously improves input quality

Identify Where You’re Losing Performance

Not sure where inefficiencies are coming from?

INFORM’s AI-driven analysis services help you uncover hidden bottlenecks, understand root causes, and identify the most impactful improvement opportunities based on your real operational data.

From demand forecasting to process mining and simulation, we provide the insights you need to make confident, data-driven decisions before investing in changes.

What you gain:

  • Full transparency into your operations
  • Clear identification of performance bottlenecks
  • Data-driven decisions instead of assumptions
  • A prioritized roadmap for improvement

-39%

Straddle carrier fleet size

-51%

Rehandles in ASC yard

+21%

Yard crane productivity

Trusted by Leading Terminal Operators

Our optimization solutions are used in container terminals handling millions of TEU annually, supporting efficient operations in complex, high-volume environments.

Selected results include:

  • -39% reduction in straddle carrier fleet size
  • -51% reduction in rehandles in ASC yards
  • +21% increase in yard crane productivity

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Sarah Berger

Sarah Berger

Sales | Terminal & Distribution Center

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