YILPORT Gebze Terminal increases yard performance by 21% with Kaleris RTG Optimization. Early results highlight impact of optimizing rubber-tired gantry cranes on operational efficiency. ISTANBUL and ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - YILPORT Holding, in partnership with Kaleris, has increased yard performance by 21% at its Gebze Terminal following the implementation of Kaleris' RTG Optimization (RTG-O) solution. The deployment supports YILPORT's broader efforts to improve terminal efficiency and better utilize its fleet of 31 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, highlighting the growing role of optimization technology in improving equipment performance. Erhan Çiloğlu, Deputy CEO of YILPORT Holding, commented: "At YILPORT, we are continuously investing in technologies that support our strategic objectives of greater automation, higher operational efficiency, and damage-free operations across our terminal network. Our strategic partnership with Kaleris and the implementation of the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System are key enablers of this journey, providing a strong foundation for sustainable performance improvement and operational excellence. The RTG-O solution represents another important milestone in this transformation, and we are extremely pleased to have successfully deployed it at YILPORT Gebze. This achievement reinforces our commitment to leveraging innovative technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and service quality for our customers while preparing our operations for the demands of the future." Prior to implementing RTG-O, Gebze faced a common challenge for high-performing terminals: how to maximize productivity from existing assets rather than adding new equipment. Facing unrealized opportunities to improve RTG productivity, reduce non-productive travel, and better balance workload across cranes, Gebze embraced technology to make the most of its current infrastructure while also supporting dispatchers with timelier, data-driven decision-making. RTG-O continuously analyzes terminal demand and recommends the optimal deployment of RTGs in real time. The vendor-agnostic solution can optimize mixed RTG fleets with varying capabilities, including remote RTG-A operations. By improving workload distribution, RTG-O helps terminals increase equipment utilization, enhance operational consistency and improve productivity without requiring additional capital investment. At YILPORT Gebze, the operations team uses RTG-O to: * Increase crane utilization by dynamically prioritizing RTG assignments based on real-time vessel, truck and yard demand. * Reduce unnecessary RTG travel and idle time by balancing workload across the fleet. * Improve operational decision-making through optimization-driven dispatch recommendations. * Deliver greater operational consistency by standardizing dispatching decisions across shifts. * Increase moves per hour to maximize the performance of the existing RTG fleet. * Reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions through optimized crane routing, automated idle-time reduction, and energy-efficient workload distribution. "We believe Smart Port transformation is not about technology alone, but about combining operational expertise, data-driven decision-making and the right partnerships. The results at YILPORT Gebze demonstrate what can be achieved when YILPORT's operational know-how is combined with Kaleris' optimization capabilities. Together, we are creating safer, more productive and more predictable operations that ultimately translate into better service for our customers," said Çiloğlu. YILPORT Gebze, the company's home terminal in Türkiye, serves as a benchmark for operational performance across its network. The terminal features electrified RTGs, OCR integration with N4, and advanced systems designed to support efficient cargo handling. Building on this foundation, the deployment of RTG-O enabled Gebze to achieve a 21% increase in moves per hour (MPH) withing three months, as part of its operational performance strategy. Following this success, the company plans to expand RTG-O to three additional terminals in Europe: Liscont and Leixões in Portugal, and Gävle in Sweden, which will also include remote-controlled A-RTGs. "The results demonstrate what can be accomplished through strong execution and close collaboration," said Kirk Knauff, CEO of Kaleris. "By combining YILPORT's operational expertise with Kaleris' Advanced Optimization technology, we've delivered measurable gains and established a foundation for continued improvement." As YILPORT continues to expand its position as one of the world's leading terminal operators, operational excellence and standardization across the network remain key priorities. RTG-O is a critical enabler of this strategy, providing the visibility, agility, and operational control required to optimize yard performance, support data-driven decisions, and deliver consistent results across terminals. About YILPORT Holding YILPORT Holding is a global terminal operator managing a diversified portfolio of container, general cargo, and bulk terminals across multiple regions. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, leveraging technology and standardized processes to deliver efficient, reliable, and customer-centric port operations. About Kaleris Kaleris is a leading global software company focused on solving the world's most complex supply chain transportation challenges. Trusted by more than 680 companies in 105 countries, Kaleris delivers mission-critical solutions for yard and transportation management, terminal operations, and ocean shipping. Its technology elevates the supply chain by creating a more connected, visible, and reliable logistics ecosystem. By closing data and operational gaps that cause inefficiencies, Kaleris empowers customers to achieve their goals. Learn more at http://www.kaleris.com.

Kaleris acquires Newport Systems to automate maintenance and repair across the intermodal supply chain. - Combination connects equipment owners, repair providers and operators on a single platform, replacing manual, document-driven processes with automated, AI-ready workflows -. ATLANTA, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kaleris, a global leader in supply chain execution software, today announced the acquisition of Newport Systems Inc. (NSI), a category-leading provider of maintenance and repair (M&R) and depot management software. The combination creates the industry's only end-to-end M&R platform, connecting the full asset lifecycle across marine terminals, inland depots, rail terminals, equipment owners and repair providers on a single operating model. Maintenance and repair remain one of the least automated workflows in global logistics. Estimates, approvals, exceptions and invoices still move between equipment owners and repair providers through manual, document-driven processes, with the same information rekeyed into multiple systems along the way. Equipment sits idle while decisions wait. By automating those connections on a single platform, Kaleris replaces a manual, multi-day exchange with a system-driven workflow, returning assets to service faster and giving both sides a shared, auditable record of every decision. With the addition of Newport, Kaleris now offers a continuous through-line for asset lifecycle management, from terminal discharge through inland distribution, repair and return to service. The combined platform is the only solution that spans the full intermodal ecosystem and the full range of assets, including containers, chassis, reefers, gensets and railcars, under a common M&R operating model. Newport brings deep expertise in maintenance and repair operations, along with pre-trip inspection workflows, reefer monitoring, genset management and temperature monitoring, extending Kaleris' reach across the most demanding segments of the supply chain. The acquisition strengthens Kaleris' position in the intermodal market, adding M&R capabilities that complement its market-leading solutions for terminal operations, transportation and yard management, and data exchange. "Kaleris runs the most complex nodes in global trade, the terminal, the yard, the depot, and maintenance is where value quietly leaks out of every one of them," said Kirk Knauff, President and CEO of Kaleris. "Newport lets us close that gap. We are automating the connection between the people who own the equipment and the people who repair it, replacing manual processes with work the system can carry. The people and the technology network Newport add accelerates our vision to deliver automation and optimization at every critical node our customers depend on." Central to the acquisition is Newport's network of proprietary carrier and equipment-owner integrations, including 25 live EDI integrations and deep connectivity with shipping lines, leasing companies and equipment owners. Built over more than 20 years of industry relationships, this network represents a structural advantage that is difficult and time-consuming to replicate. "Our customers have spent years asking us to connect them to the rest of the ecosystem, not just to one another," said Bob Morton, President of Newport Systems. "Kaleris gives us the reach and the platform to do that across more equipment types, more sites and more of the supply chain than we could have reached on our own." By connecting maintenance activity across the intermodal ecosystem, Kaleris creates a unique operational dataset spanning asset condition, repair history, cost and cycle time. This cross-network visibility provides the foundation for automated workflows that can help customers anticipate maintenance needs, make decisions and optimize asset utilization in ways that are not possible when information remains fragmented across multiple systems. "Automating handoffs is the first step," Knauff added. "The larger opportunity is turning operational data into intelligence. As more maintenance activity moves through the platform, the system can predict which assets will need attention, route them to the right provider and automatically manage routine approvals based on established business rules. New advanced technology acts as a copilot, helping customers navigate a complex process while improving speed, consistency and efficiency. That is the value we intend to deliver to our customers." About Kaleris Kaleris is a global software company solving the world's most complex supply chain transportation challenges. Trusted by over 680 companies across 105 countries, Kaleris provides mission-critical software for yard and transportation management, terminal operations, maintenance and repair, and ocean shipping. By building a more connected, visible, and reliable global logistics ecosystem, Kaleris bridges the data and operational gaps that create inefficiencies and empowers customers to achieve their goals. For more information, visit www.kaleris.com. About Newport Systems Newport Systems Inc. provides maintenance and repair and depot management software for marine terminals and container depots. For more than 20 years, Newport has connected equipment owners, operators and repair providers through a network of proprietary carrier and equipment-owner integrations, supporting maintenance and repair, pre-trip inspection, reefer monitoring, genset management and temperature monitoring.