Portchain today announced Kumport Terminal Istanbul will join the Portchain Connect network. Kumport Terminal Istanbul will use Portchain Connect to increase the quality and speed of their berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain is excited to partner with Kumport Terminal Istanbul to simplify their communication channels and improve overall berth alignment. Portchain Connect enables Kumport Terminal Istanbul to receive real-time schedule and move count updates directly from carrier systems, and enables them to respond and counter propose quickly, to align the vessel schedule with the terminal berth plan.

“Being part of Portchain Connect has transformed our approach to berth planning, automating data exchange and enhancing collaboration.”

İlyas Gürsoy, Deputy Planning Manager

Portchain Connect
Portchain Connect streamlines the flow of schedule data to shorten the time to align the berthing window. The platform allows terminals and carriers to share and receive quality data and reduce delays in information transmission. Portchain Connect provides users with an easy-to-use overview of all their vessel calls and ensures they can securely transfer berthing information, remove the costs associated with manual non-digitised communication and align on berthing windows to improve schedule reliability.
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“Delighted to announce Kumport Terminal Istanbul’s onboarding onto Portchain Connect. Our collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiencies in key aspects of port operations, setting a positive trajectory for the shipping industry digitization.”

Thor Thorup, CCO & Co-Founder at Portchain

About Portchain
Portchain is the leading provider of berth alignment and planning software for container terminals and carriers. Working with leading container carriers and terminal operators, Portchain creates win-win solutions to improve operational efficiency and sustainability for container shipping. Operating at a global scale, Portchain serves container terminals and carriers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and Africa.

About Kumport Terminal Istanbul
Kumport Container Terminal is strategically located on the European Side of Istanbul, 22 miles west of the Istanbul Strait. Kumport Terminal, which is a leading gateway serving for local cargo, has excellent links to and from the hinterland.

Kumport commenced terminal operations in 1994 with general cargo and then started to handle containers in 1996. Kumport is directly connected to more than 140 locations on five continents. 488.000 square meters of terminal area, 2.174 meters total quay length, 16.5 meters draft, 3 main berths between 370 to 450 meters and max.24 row outreach quay cranes make Kumport one of the most capable terminals in Türkiye. Modern Warehouses of 10.400 square meters dedicated facilities for value-added services and Kumport Logistics Park support Kumport to satisfy all logistics needs of its customers.

Kumport has successfully pursued the vision of adding value to all aspects of port operations and meeting existing and future commercial shipping requirements. This involves maintaining high customer service, operational and environmental standards to respond to the needs of our stakeholders in the shipping and logistics sectors.

Kumport employs the most advanced technologies utilizing equipment of the highest quality and productivity in its operations, significantly reducing berth time with ultra-modern cranes. Kumport accommodates 9 state-of-the-art ZPMC large QC.