Euroports Rauma adopts Portchain Connect to digitize berth planning

Euroports Rauma is digitizing its berth planning via Portchain Connect, moving away from manual coordination to real-time data sharing at Finland’s largest west coast container hub.

The terminal will use the digital platform to exchange vessel schedules and operational information directly with carriers, according to Portchain. The system allows both sides to agree on berthing arrangements through a shared digital process, replacing traditional manual communication methods.

Terminal planners will receive real-time updates on container move counts and vessel schedules. This data allows Euroports Rauma to respond to schedule changes and propose alternative berthing times more efficiently. Portchain Connect currently links more than 200 terminals and six major container carriers, representing over 40% of global terminal capacity.

Why it matters

This integration shifts the burden of coordination from manual emails and calls to a live digital interface. For shipping lines, the visibility into terminal lineups supports Just-in-Time vessel operations. By adjusting speed at sea to meet a confirmed berthing window, carriers can reduce fuel consumption and minimize time spent at anchor.

For Euroports Rauma, earlier access to move counts allows for more precise berth planning. The terminal handles a diverse mix of forest products, fertilizers, and project cargo alongside containers. Efficient coordination prevents bottlenecks that could otherwise delay these high-value exports to North Africa and North America.

The adoption by a major Finnish gateway adds to the critical mass of the Portchain network. As more terminals join the 40% of global capacity already on the platform, digital transparency becomes a baseline requirement for carriers looking to optimize their regional loops and support efficient fuel consumption.

Source: Container News