Unifeeder and Portchain partner for more efficient berthing operations

September 30, 2025

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Copenhagen, Denmark, 30 September 2025 — Unifeeder and Portchain have partnered to improve operational efficiency by reducing waiting times, daily coordination effort, and lowering fuel consumption with Portchain Connect. The platform links Unifeeder directly with its terminal network, giving both sides a shared real-time view of schedules and a faster way to align on berthing windows.

The partnership builds on a successful Proof of Value project in the Americas, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. Results included earlier berth confirmations, reduced waiting times, measurable fuel savings, and daily time savings for operations teams. Users reported saving up to 1 hour per day, waiting times were reduced, and vessel speed stability was increased by acting earlier on high-quality terminal data.

By digitizing the exchange of berth alignment information, the collaboration reduces manual communication and provides Unifeeder operations teams with real-time visibility of terminal berthing plans. At the same time, terminals receive Unifeeder’s real-time schedule and move count updates. This ensures faster alignment between Unifeeder and its terminal partners and more reliable data to support Just In Time arrivals.

“Through this partnership, our operations teams see benefits such as more reliable arrivals, more time for planning instead of chasing information, and more stable vessel speeds, leading to more efficient operations and measurable fuel savings.”

Christian Jurlander, Head of Global Fleet Optimization, Unifeeder

Portchain looks forward to working with Unifeeder in the next phase of the rollout and sharing new results as the collaboration expands across Europe and the Americas.

“We are proud to partner with Unifeeder, one of the World’s leading Feeder Operators. We look forward to help them achieve Just-In-Time Arrivals with their terminal partners, for more predictable and efficient port call operations.”

Craig Halford, VP Sales, 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 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.

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. Download the brochure for more information.

About Unifeeder

Unifeeder is a dynamic logistics company, covering Europe, Africa, Asia & Latin America. We operate more than 120 vessels and make the way for +5,0 Mio. containers every year. Our journey in delivering innovative transport solutions started in 1977 with the foundation of Unifeeder in Aarhus, Denmark.

Since then, Unifeeder has grown from the best-connected Feeder & Shortsea network in Europe to being an international logistics company, providing efficient and sustainable logistic services throughout large parts of the World.

Today, Unifeeder is a sound company with more than 1000 skilled colleagues worldwide. Unifeeder simplifies the complex tasks of choosing and managing supply chains by providing efficient and sustainable transport solutions. By expanding the network, coming up with innovative solutions and being agile in day-to-day operations, we enable our customers to concentrate on their core business while we make their cargo flow.

As a key player in global and regional supply chains, we of course recognize our environmental responsibilities and are committed to contributing to the reduction of local, national & global emissions. We are very focused on environmental footprint and bringing down emissions.

Since 2018, the Unifeeder Group is owned by DP World, a leading global end to end supply chains solutions provider, who operates multiple yet related businesses. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 114,000 employees from 162 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
Within DP World, the Unifeeder Group forms part of the business pillar; DP World Marine Services.