Yilport chooses APS gate solutions

ABB Group subsidiary APS Technology (APS) is to supply Turkey’s Yilport Holding with its gate automation and operating solutions. To be used in its four multipurpose ports in Turkey, Yilport will also implement the APS automated container identification and handoff solutions at the quay using crane OCR at its facilities in Gebze, as well as at its new terminal, Gemport, under construction in Gemlik.

Providing container, general cargo, bulk and liquid cargo handling and warehouse services, Yilport will be the first terminal operator in Europe and the Middle East to manage exceptions across all gates and cranes at multiple terminals from one central and remote location in real time.

Sean Pierce, CEO of Yilport Holding said: “We are focused on the continued expansion of the Yilport portfolio of terminals with the aim of being a top 10 global port operator. APS is a key partner (and) their solutions will support our growth through increased automation of our processes and by providing accurate and timely information to all our valued customers.”