DP World has completed the implementation of the CARGOES TOS+ Terminal Operating System at DP World Southampton in the UK. The core TOS element in CARGOES TOS+ was developed on the former Zodiac TOS, which DP World has used at some of its terminals for a long time.

DP World has previously said it wants to implement CARGOES TOS+ across its global network and going live at Southampton is a major step forward in this regard. Southampton is the first straddle carrier terminal to implement CARGOES TOS+, and with an annual throughput of 2M TEU it is a large terminal. It was previously using the Navis N4 TOS.

“The CARGOES TOS+ solution is designed to optimise operations for efficient cargo and container handling at port and terminal facilities. Among the host of new features now available to DP World Southampton with CARGOES TOS+ is a highly accurate simulation modeling capability, where terminal operations and the results of planning can be seen in advance and fine-tuned before changes are made in the production environment.

“Other new features include deadline handling for rail yard moves and dynamic zoning of quay cranes. This allows improved planning of discharge operations and empty container selection, to minimise travel distance and congestion.

“Since the go-live of CARGOES TOS+ at the start of April 2022, quay crane gross moves per hour (a crane’s ability to move containers over the quay wall each hour) has increased, whilst truck turnaround time (the total time spent by a truck in the terminal area) has decreased. Additional features of the CARGOES TOS+ platform will be enabled at DP World Southampton over time to bring further productivity gains to the port,” DP World said.

Matt Stride, Business Optimisation Manager – Operations, Project Lead, DP World Southampton, said: “As the first straddle carrier terminal and one of the first big European terminals in the DP World portfolio, the leap from the Navis platform to CARGOES TOS+ represented a significant milestone for us and also for the CARGOES TOS+ group .

“As a highly competitive terminal, DP World Southampton embraced the prospect of a new TOS in order to increase productivity, reduce delays and build a platform for the future.

“The team in Southampton look forward to the next stages where more of the terminal operations (Empty Park, Rail Operation) will fall under TOS+ management and control.”

Steve McCrindle, Port Operations, DP World Southampton, further stated: “This was a fantastic team effort, not only to develop and deliver the first straddle carrier module, but the go-live was a resounding success, resulting in a seamless migration, no unplanned downtime and zero impact to our customers. The two teams have worked extremely well together. Full credit goes to CARGOES for understanding our requirements and ensuring we had the correct people and expertise throughout the project journey.”

Mohammed Rahmah, VP CARGOES Ports & Terminals, added: “The Southampton terminal is a new success story for the team. At CARGOES, we focus on adding value to terminals by developing the most advanced features possible. We have end-to-end solutions catering for all elements of terminal operations, from gate systems to internet of things capability. With a host of tools to choose from, we aim to deliver the solutions that ports and terminals need as they adapt to the future of global trade.”