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The CMA CGM-owned Progeco network, covering nations such as Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, began using Containerchain’s Depot Management System and Notifications products in 2018. Following an increase in efficiency since integrating the Containerchain platform, Progeco has decided to roll out the solution to all of its remaining depots in Europe.

“Containerchain’s depot management system is designed to help us automate routine processes and ensure we manage our business more effectively, with less effort.” -- Carlos Lambrechts, Founder and Director of ACC

"Since the implementation of our full depot solution with them, including the slot-booking capability of our Notifications product, they have been able to reduce turn times for truckers to under 15 minutes and unlock as much as an additional 40% handling capacity in their yard," Containerchain CEO, Tony Paldano said.

On a positive note, one of the notification system providers now offers drivers the ability to be automatically “pre validated” several kilometres from the ECP gate. The Containerchain “eGate” app allows trucks to be automatically processed without stopping and interacting with any ECP gate or kiosk. Importantly, this gives the transport operator a chance to rectify any problems in a timely manner and significantly improves turnaround times.

Containerchain opens a branch office in Antwerp next month. The Australian group sees the Port of Antwerp and its hinterland as an obvious market for its software solutions to streamline container logistics at the landside.

The advent of the internet combined with a prolonged downturn have created ideal conditions for a digital sea change in shipping, says Containerchain’s Chris Collins.

Containerchain has hired a former manager of Hamburg Süd to support the opening of its European operations and expand as an automation software solution provider for the container logistics industry.

"Containerchain believes in taking a proactive stance and persistent questioning of industry practices, which means they are always looking for new innovative ways to help the industry embrace contemporary technology and improve processes."

The humble shipping container might not seem like a driver of innovation at first glance, but CHAMP Private Equity is betting that Melbourne-based group Containerchain can disrupt the logistics sector.

The dream of a transparent IT-assisted trucking interface with port container parks has come to fruition with the launch of Containerchain’s eGate applications suite in Melbourne.