Heyport optimises port operations in Morocco with smart berth planning
(Posted on 15/06/25)
The smart berth planning platform heyport has been successfully deployed across all five Marsa Maroc terminals in the Port of Casablanca. Heyport now optimizes port calls and terminal planning processes across Marsa Maroc’s operations. By centralising key planning processes, the platform enhances efficiency, transparency, and collaboration among all stakeholders.
Previously, terminal operations planning was impacted by manual coordination, fragmented data, and limited real-time visibility of vessel port calls. Heyport addresses these challenges by providing precise, real time planning data, including satellite-based vessel tracking, weather and tide forecasts, and automatic schedule synchronization for over 150 liner carriers. Seamless integration with Marsa Maroc’s Terminal Operating System and the local Port Community System reduces manual data entry and minimizes errors.
Marsa Maroc is Morocco’s leading port operator and manages 24 terminals across ten ports, including five terminals at the Port of Casablanca, which handle over ten million tons of cargo annually. These terminals span a diverse range of cargo types:
• One general cargo terminal, handling a wide variety of commodities
• One minerals terminal, critical to Morocco’s export economy
• Two container terminals equipped with ten gantry cranes
• One RoRo-terminal, managing 100,000 vehicle transits annually
Beyond simplifying operations, heyport enhances resource allocation by enabling precise crane and labour gang assignment, accelerating turnaround times. The platform also fosters real-time collaboration between terminals, port authorities, and external stakeholders—even across multiple ports. Its berth and port call planning tools are particularly valuable for managing last-minute changes with ease. The rollout was completed in just twelve weeks, from project kick-off to full go live.
Jan Cantow, Co-Founder of Heyport: “We are incredibly proud to support Marsa Maroc in their journey towards smarter, more sustainable port operations. The rapid implementation and immediate efficiency gains demonstrate the power of digital collaboration and the adaptability of the Marsa Maroc team. We look forward to scaling and further optimizing port operations, not only in Casablanca but across Morocco and beyond.”
The impact is clear: By introducing just-in-time arrivals, CO? emissions can be reduced by 14%, contributing to a more sustainable shipping industry according to own analysis in the Port of Hamburg and IMO studies. Meanwhile, manual communication has decreased by 90%, freeing staff to focus on more strategic tasks. Additionally, each port call now saves 180 minutes in planning and coordination, significantly boosting efficiency and turnaround times.
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