Verbrugge streamlines operations with advanced Konecranes TOS
(Posted on 31/01/24)
Logistics Service Provider, Verbrugge International BV, has chosen software solutions from Konecranes to streamline operations across three of its locations in The Netherlands. The agreement includes Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) for non-containerized and containerized cargo operations, and was booked in November 2023. Implementation is planned for 2024 and 2025.
Verbrugge chose Konecranes to simplify its port and inland terminal operations covering dry bulk, general cargo, RoRo, project cargo and container handling. TOSs streamline complex procedures and operations, regulate the movement and storage of diverse cargo types within a terminal, and optimize asset utilization with real-time management. This results in better productivity and improved overall operational efficiency.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) most current review of maritime transport shows that despite the rise of containerization, roughly 80% of maritime trade remains non-containerized, underscoring the complexity of operations at multipurpose terminals.
“We are facing the challenges of automating our terminals, which have different and complex systems running to manage all operations. We’re a logistics service provider and not a software company, although we always tried to deliver the best service to our clients, but time progresses. So instead of relying on building an in-house system we investigated the market for a best-in-class software solution and chose the software solution from Konecranes,” said Verbrugge International BV CFO Carlo Broeren.
“Konecranes’ [CommTrac and Autostore] TOS will give Verbrugge International true multi-cargo handling capabilities for seamless management of diverse cargo types accessible from anywhere at any time. We’re pleased to have Verbrugge as our first CommTrac customer in mainland Europe following our recent successes in the US, Canada and Australia,” said David Trueman, Managing Director for Konecranes’ TBA Doncaster software unit in Port Solutions.
The companies have also agreed to integrate Konecranes' software solutions with Verbrugge's finance systems and real-time data sources like weighbridges, which help to accurately measure the flows of bulk cargo in and out of the terminal. This first-of-its-kind integration is expected to introduce operational efficiencies across Verbrugge's entire cargo portfolio and marks a further step in advancing port industry digitalization.
A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.
Latest News
New customs declaration process launched in Belgium
(Posted on 07/05/25)Inbound Release Platform (IRP) has been operating since 1 April 2025. This innovative solution, which... Read more
Kale to develop Oman’s national port communication system
(Posted on 07/05/25)Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), along with its local partner Novel Muscat, has been awarded the contract... Read more
Estonian-German ports strengthen bilateral relations
(Posted on 01/05/25)Participants at the first German-Estonian Port Days, have demonstrated the impressive way in which bilateral... Read more
Teesport Offshore Gateway - a multi-million pound investment in the River Tees
(Posted on 29/04/25)One of the UK’s major port groups, PD Ports has announced its ambition to develop one of the UK... Read more
Port of Amsterdam achieves CO? reduction target
(Posted on 28/04/25)Port of Amsterdam has achieved its CO? reduction target. The Port of Amsterdam aimed to reduce its corporate... Read more
NSBT celebrates launch of new third berth in Freetown
(Posted on 22/04/25)Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is celebrating the operational launch of a new third berth... Read more
Greenhouse gas emissions in port of Rotterdam down by 8%
(Posted on 17/04/25)Greenhouse gas emissions at companies in the port decreased by 1.7 Mton (8%) in 2024 compared to 2023... Read more
Raw materials delivered to British Steel through Immingham
(Posted on 15/04/25)Following the UK government’s passing of an emergency law to take control of British Steel, vital... Read more
Rotterdam takes important step in making shipping more sustainable
(Posted on 15/04/25)Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare have successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between... Read more
Bulgarian port’s first order for new Konecranes Gottwald MHCs
(Posted on 03/04/25)BMF Port Burgas AD (BMF), one of Bulgaria’s largest port operators, has ordered two Generation... Read more
