Kaleris has launched its new Yard Intelligence Suite, an AI-powered solution designed to help container terminals improve yard planning, reduce congestion and increase throughput without expanding physical infrastructure.
The solution debuted at the TOC Europe 2026 in Hamburg.
Kaleris said the platform allows terminal operators using the N4 terminal operating system to interact with yard management tools using natural language. The system supports real-time decision-making, predictive planning and automated optimization.
Scott Holland said terminals face growing pressure as yard utilization often exceeds 80%, while operators also struggle with labor shortages and underused software capabilities.
The Yard Intelligence Suite extends Kaleris’ Advanced Optimization technology beyond equipment dispatching into strategic yard planning. The platform works alongside RTG Optimization and Terminal Truck Optimization systems to improve container positioning, reduce bottlenecks and maintain cargo flow.
The new suite helps planners identify congestion risks in advance, test operational scenarios and apply smart stacking strategies designed to reduce future container rehandles.
Kaleris said the platform includes several AI-powered tools, including:
- A Configuration Wizard that helps terminals define operational strategies and priorities
- A Monitor & Prediction tool that analyzes multiple scenarios and recommends actions
- An Analysis Agent that explains operational conditions and parameter changes in natural language
According to Kaleris, early performance indicators show the system can reduce container rehandles by 20–35%, increase effective yard capacity by 15–25% and reduce equipment operating hours by 10–18%.
The company also highlighted results from earlier optimization deployments:
- Port Houston improved RTG productivity by up to 20%
- Port of Tanjung Pelepas reduced truck cycle times by 13% and fuel consumption by 7%
Kaleris said the Yard Intelligence Suite is designed to help terminals improve predictability, lower operating costs and increase throughput as global container volumes continue to rise.
