Antwerp Gateway, located in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, is highly regarded by its customers for its unparalleled productivity in Europe. Furthermore, it is known for its advanced technology and excellent intermodal connectivity. To enhance these strengths, Camco Technologies has automated DP World Antwerp Gateway’s gate, quay, and yard operations. This comprehensive automation has further streamlined processes and increased efficiency, ensuring the terminal maintains its reputation for top-tier performance and connectivity within the European logistics network.
Antwerp Gateway: Investing in automation to boost efficiency and capacity
DP World Antwerp Gateway is a 2.8 million TEU capacity terminal featuring 10 STS cranes and a hybrid AS-crane/straddle carrier-operated yard. Additionally, investments are underway to boost its capacity to 3.4 million TEU by 2025.
This expansion will be achieved through extensive automation, which will further improve operational efficiency. Moreover, these advancements will help maximize the currently available space, ensuring the terminal meets growing demands. By incorporating advanced technologies, the terminal aims to solidify its position as a leader in productivity and innovation within Europe.
Antwerp Gateway: Increasing capacity through automation
Camco Technologies has automated gate, yard as well as quay operations
Pre-gate and gate
- Vehicle Booking System software for upfront booking registration and including the VBS mobile app supporting the truck driver community
- Truck OCR for accurate truck and container registration
- Pre-gate and gate registration kiosks with traffic control hardware
- Self service kiosks for truck driver registration
- Gate Operating System software suite
Quay operations
- BoxCatcher STS-crane OCR, including Crane Operating System
- Precise straddle carrier alignment under the STS-crane based on RTLS technology
- Straddle Carrier anti-collision software using RTLS technology
Yard operation
- LSTP kiosks for container transfer in the Straddle Carrier and ASC-crane exchange zones
- Location-technology based Straddle Carrier tracking and tracing
