Signed Contract to Develop and Deploy a Service Platform for Enhancing Container Terminal Efficiency through Data Collaboration with Container Haulage Companies

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeyuki Takahashi; hereinafter “MITSUI E&S”) announced today that it has signed a contract to develop and deploy a new service platform at the Shimizu Port Container Terminal. This platform integrates the Terminal Operation System (TOS) with the dispatch systems of container haulage companies. The terminal is operated by Suzuyo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture; President: Kenichiro Suzuki).

The newly launched service enables real-time data sharing between the terminal and container haulage companies, which previously operated with separate systems. By linking information such as truck arrival schedules and cargo details from container haulage companies with vessel loading/unloading plans and crane operation status from the terminal, the platform streamlines operations across the entire facility.

Key Benefits Include:
•    For Terminal Operators: Advance awareness of truck arrivals allows for optimized container placement and equipment preparation.
•    For Container Haulage Companies: Access to terminal congestion data enables more efficient dispatch planning.

In addition, MITSUI E&S has introduced a new feature called “Lanescope＊1: Recommended Lane＊2 Ranking Display.” This tool analyzes real-time congestion within the terminal and ranks container lanes based on operational smoothness. Container haulage companies can select containers from less congested lanes, while terminal operators can avoid scheduling conflicts between vessel and truck operations—resulting in improved overall efficiency.

Since 2024, MITSUI E&S has also been providing a service called “Trucker View” at the terminal. This solution allows truck drivers to check container locations and lane accessibility using smartphones or tablets, significantly reducing the on-site operational workload. 
Looking ahead, MITSUI E&S plans to integrate the newly developed features into its proprietary dispatch system, TO (Truck Operation Management System), further enhancing efficiency across both port and land transportation operations. By expanding the scope of this data collaboration framework, MITSUI E&S aims not only to maximize port productivity but also to address broader social challenges such as labor shortages—ultimately contributing to the realization of a sustainable logistics infrastructure.

*1 “Lanescope” is currently undergoing trademark registration.
*2 In container terminals, “lanes” refer to elongated sections designed for efficient storage and handling of
   containers. Multiple lanes are installed throughout the terminal.

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