100 Terminals join the Portchain Connect Network

March 21, 2024

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Portchain, a leading provider of berth alignment and planning software for container terminals and carriers, proudly announces a significant achievement in its journey toward transforming container shipping operations. Today, Portchain celebrates the inclusion of the 100th terminal in the Portchain Connect Network, marking a significant milestone.

"As Founders of Portchain, we are immensely humbled and proud to announce a significant milestone on our journey: Reaching 100 container terminals on the Portchain Connect Network. These 100 terminals represent just over 20% of the world’s global container capacity. We will continue to work tirelessly to create value for the terminal and carrier network, and we want to thank every single terminal for trusting Portchain to digitize their berth alignment process. Together, we are reshaping the future of port operations and paving the way for enhanced efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to driving continued growth and empowering even more terminals to optimize their operations with Portchain. Here's to the next hundred terminals and beyond!"
Niels Kristiansen, CEO & Co-founder, Anders Olivarius, CIO & Co-founder, and Thor Thorup, CCO & Co-founder of Portchain.

Portchain Connect streamlines the berth alignment process between terminals and shipping lines, enhancing the quality and speed of communication through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. The 100th addition to the Portchain Connect Network joins other terminals across the globe such as South Carolina Ports, Tanger Alliance, DP World Antwerp, Shekou Container Terminals, Hanjin Busan Newport, Port Houston, DP World Santos, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, Piraeus Container Terminal, QTerminals, CSP Abu Dhabi, Damietta Container & Cargo Handling Co., EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, and EVYAPPORT.

"A hundred terminals deciding to join the Portchain Connect Network underscores the value and effectiveness of our solution in addressing the complex challenges of port operations. Portchain Connect empowers all 100 terminals in the Network to receive real-time updates directly from carrier systems, facilitating rapid response and counterproposals to align vessel schedules with terminal berth plans."
Thor Thorup, CCO & co-founder of Portchain.

Portchain is excited about the partnerships and looks forward to further collaboration in simplifying communication channels and improving overall berth alignment. With 100 terminals onboard, Portchain remains committed to driving innovation and efficiency across the maritime industry.

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 sustainable 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.