As the second-largest container port in Sweden, handling around 300,000 TEUs annually, the Port of Helsingborg is a critical hub for multimodal transport, with infrastructure supporting road, sea, and rail. Looking ahead, the port is preparing for handling growing volumes and envisions achieving Sweden’s shortest truck turnaround time as part of their broader decarbonization strategy.
In 2014, the port invested in Visy’s Gate OCR and Gate Operating System to automate the entire transaction process. By the end of 2024, the port will become the first in Sweden to implement an automated container damage detection system.
Port of Helsingborg Central Gate (Image: Port of Helsingborg, Anders Ebefeldt / Teddy Strandqv)
Visy’s partnership with the Port of Helsingborg began in 2014, when the port invested in Visy’s automated gate solution, which includes the Visy Access Gate system, Gate OCR portals for inbound and outbound traffic, and Driver Kiosks with RFID technology. Visy solutions automate the entire transaction process for truck drivers, streamlining the traffic flow, reducing the number of required stops and accelerations, and ultimately minimizing visit times and unnecessary idling.
By the end of 2024, the port will be the first in Sweden to implement Visy ADDS, an automatic container damage detection system for road transportation. The Visy ADDS system utilizes the existing Visy platform to automatically identify and assess damage, categorizing it on a scale from low to high severity. As trucks no longer need to stop for manual damage inspections, the time spent at gate transactions is significantly reduced, which leads to decreased turnaround times.
Given that the initial system was delivered over a decade ago, numerous updates and expansions have been made to adapt to the port’s evolving needs. Visy has been a steadfast partner, supporting the Port of Helsingborg in its daily operations and ensuring that the system continues to meet its strategic goals.
Visy looks forward to seeing the Port of Helsingborg’s journey as it strives to become the most modern port in the Nordic region.
