Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced an $850 million investment plan focused on technology upgrades, decarbonisation initiatives, and capacity expansion as part of its long-term 2030–2031 growth strategy. The initiative also includes up to $100 million allocated in two phases to accelerate automation and optimisation through its expanded partnership with US-based technology firm Kaleris.
Kaleris, a provider of cloud-based supply chain execution and visibility solutions, will support APSEZ in deploying artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities across its ports and logistics network. The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve turnaround times, and strengthen digital integration across terminals.
Under the multi-year agreement, Kaleris will implement its terminal operating system along with AI-augmented container handling and optimisation tools across 15 container terminals operated by APSEZ, spanning nine domestic and international ports. The rollout builds on earlier deployments across six ports and will now be scaled across the entire network.
APSEZ stated that the investment aligns with its broader goal of achieving one billion tonnes of annual cargo handling capacity while advancing sustainability and technological modernisation. The company expects the deployment of advanced optimisation solutions to deliver measurable efficiency gains, including up to 20 per cent improvement in Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane productivity and up to 14 per cent improvement in terminal truck operations.
APSEZ CEO Ashwani Gupta said AI-driven automation will define the next phase of competitiveness in the ports and logistics sector, adding that the integration will enhance customer experience through improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
Kaleris CEO Kirk Knauff said the expanded partnership reflects proven results from earlier phases and demonstrates the growing impact of AI-powered port operations at scale.
