YILPORT Gebze Terminal Increases Yard Performance by 21% with Kaleris RTG Optimization
Early results highlight impact of optimizing rubber-tired gantry cranes on operational efficiency
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ISTANBUL and ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YILPORT Holding, in partnership with Kaleris, has increased yard performance by 21% at its Gebze Terminal following the implementation of Kaleris’ RTG Optimization (RTG-O) solution. The deployment supports YILPORT’s broader efforts to improve terminal efficiency and better utilize its fleet of 31 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, highlighting the growing role of optimization technology in improving equipment performance.
Erhan Çiloğlu, Deputy CEO of YILPORT Holding, commented: “At YILPORT, we are continuously investing in technologies that support our strategic objectives of greater automation, higher operational efficiency, and damage-free operations across our terminal network. Our strategic partnership with Kaleris and the implementation of the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System are key enablers of this journey, providing a strong foundation for sustainable performance improvement and operational excellence. The RTG-O solution represents another important milestone in this transformation, and we are extremely pleased to have successfully deployed it at YILPORT Gebze. This achievement reinforces our commitment to leveraging innovative technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and service quality for our customers while preparing our operations for the demands of the future.”
Prior to implementing RTG-O, Gebze faced a common challenge for high-performing terminals: how to maximize productivity from existing assets rather than adding new equipment. Facing unrealized opportunities to improve RTG productivity, reduce non-productive travel, and better balance workload across cranes, Gebze embraced technology to make the most of its current infrastructure while also supporting dispatchers with timelier, data-driven decision-making.
RTG-O continuously analyzes terminal demand and recommends the optimal deployment of RTGs in real time. The vendor-agnostic solution can optimize mixed RTG fleets with varying capabilities, including remote RTG-A operations. By improving workload distribution, RTG-O helps terminals increase equipment utilization, enhance operational consistency and improve productivity without requiring additional capital investment. At YILPORT Gebze, the operations team uses RTG-O to:
- Increase crane utilization by dynamically prioritizing RTG assignments based on real-time vessel, truck and yard demand.
- Reduce unnecessary RTG travel and idle time by balancing workload across the fleet.
- Improve operational decision-making through optimization-driven dispatch recommendations.
- Deliver greater operational consistency by standardizing dispatching decisions across shifts.
- Increase moves per hour to maximize the performance of the existing RTG fleet.
- Reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions through optimized crane routing, automated idle-time reduction, and energy-efficient workload distribution.
“We believe Smart Port transformation is not about technology alone, but about combining operational expertise, data-driven decision-making and the right partnerships. The results at YILPORT Gebze demonstrate what can be achieved when YILPORT’s operational know-how is combined with Kaleris’ optimization capabilities. Together, we are creating safer, more productive and more predictable operations that ultimately translate into better service for our customers,” said Çiloğlu.
YILPORT Gebze, the company’s home terminal in Türkiye, serves as a benchmark for operational performance across its network. The terminal features electrified RTGs, OCR integration with N4, and advanced systems designed to support efficient cargo handling. Building on this foundation, the deployment of RTG-O enabled Gebze to achieve a 21% increase in moves per hour (MPH) withing three months, as part of its operational performance strategy. Following this success, the company plans to expand RTG-O to three additional terminals in Europe: Liscont and Leixões in Portugal, and Gävle in Sweden, which will also include remote-controlled A-RTGs.
“The results demonstrate what can be accomplished through strong execution and close collaboration,” said Kirk Knauff, CEO of Kaleris. “By combining YILPORT’s operational expertise with Kaleris’ Advanced Optimization technology, we’ve delivered measurable gains and established a foundation for continued improvement.”
As YILPORT continues to expand its position as one of the world’s leading terminal operators, operational excellence and standardization across the network remain key priorities. RTG-O is a critical enabler of this strategy, providing the visibility, agility, and operational control required to optimize yard performance, support data-driven decisions, and deliver consistent results across terminals.
About YILPORT Holding
YILPORT Holding is a global terminal operator managing a diversified portfolio of container, general cargo, and bulk terminals across multiple regions. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, leveraging technology and standardized processes to deliver efficient, reliable, and customer-centric port operations.
About Kaleris
Kaleris is a leading global software company focused on solving the world’s most complex supply chain transportation challenges. Trusted by more than 680 companies in 105 countries, Kaleris delivers mission-critical solutions for yard and transportation management, terminal operations, and ocean shipping. Our technology elevates the supply chain by creating a more connected, visible, and reliable logistics ecosystem. By closing data and operational gaps that cause inefficiencies, Kaleris empowers customers to achieve their goals. Learn more at http://www.kaleris.com.
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