Adani Ports Expands Partnership with Kaleris to Drive AI-Led Transformation Across 15 Terminals

Adani Ports Expands Partnership with Kaleris to Drive AI-Led Transformation Across 15 Terminals​

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), a major integrated transport operator in India, has significantly expanded its strategic partnership with Kaleris to implement next-generation technological capabilities across its network of ports and logistics operations. This collaboration is part of APSEZ's broader strategy focused on decarbonization, technology upgrades, and achieving an ambitious cargo handling capability target of one billion tonnes per annum by 2030.

The multi-year agreement involves Kaleris deploying its foundational terminal operating system (TOS) and AI augmented advanced container handling solutions across 15 APSEZ container terminals that span nine domestic and international ports. Building upon earlier deployments at six ports, the expansion enables a comprehensive scaling of advanced operating, planning, optimization, and automation capabilities throughout APSEZ’s maritime and logistics network, creating a unified digital infrastructure to enhance efficiency, consistency, and end-to-end visibility.

The integration of Kaleris' Advanced Optimization is expected to deliver substantial operational efficiencies. The solutions are anticipated to improve Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane productivity by up to 20%, while terminal truck productivity could see an improvement of up to 14%. These gains reinforce APSEZ’s commitment to developing a technology-led integrated transport platform for sustained growth.

APSEZ is making major investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), computer vision, and advanced optimization tools. The company plans to invest USD 850 million in technology and decarbonization by 2031. Furthermore, APSEZ will commit up to USD 100 million across two phases specifically to accelerate automation and optimization through its partnership with Kaleris.

This deployment is set to unlock 91 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of additional capacity, which translates to approximately 10% of the installed capacity, by 2030. By leveraging this advanced integration, APSEZ aims to achieve its goal of handling one billion tonnes of cargo annually by 2030.

In addition to port operations, APSEZ operates a vast logistics ecosystem that includes 15 strategically located ports and terminals across India's coasts, supported by 137 vessels, 12 multi-modal logistics parks, 3.1 million sq. ft. of warehousing, and over 25,000 trucks. With current cargo handling capacity standing at 653 million tonnes per annum, APSEZ currently commands approximately 27% of India's total port volumes.

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of APSEZ, highlighted that AI enabled automation is set to define the future of competitiveness in ports and logistics. He noted that while APSEZ already operates a comprehensive digital platform providing seamless track-and-trace capabilities, the Kaleris integration will further improve productivity, turnaround time, and customer experience.

ADANIPORTS Stock Price Movement​

As the market ticks forward at 12:20 PM, shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited are rising to ₹1811, climbing by 0.34%. So far today, the company's equity has seen robust trading activity, with a volume totaling 1.17 million shares.