Port Boulogne Calais
Modernizing Unaccompanied Cargo Services and Enhancing Competitiveness
E-Dea enabled the Port Boulogne Calais to optimize unaccompanied cargo handling, improve traceability, and ensure compliance with ISPS regulations. By leveraging key modules of the platform, the port achieved significant operational improvements, positioning itself as a leader in maritime and multimodal transportation.
“Port development demands new ideas and processes. E-Dea is committed to provide the reactive and smart solutions the port of Calais needs to realize its potential. Passengers, freight, intermodality, etc., every market can be run and managed in the most reliable and cost effective way.”
Anthony Pétillon – Director of Strategic Development, SEPD
Port Boulogne Calais is Europe’s main maritime gateway to the UK, handling:
9 million
passengers annually
2 million
freight units
1.5 million
vehicles annually
51 million
tons of cargo
As Europe’s only port with a rail motorway terminal, it offers integrated Ro-Ro-Rail services.
Initial Challenges:
Modernize unaccompanied cargo handling processes to improve speed and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with ISPS regulations for port security.
Support the growth outlined in the “Calais Port 2015” project (doubling capacity with a €650 million investment).
Goals:
Optimize trailer handling with remote control and automation.
Improve traceability and real-time visibility of freight.
Deliver faster workflows and higher-quality services to customers.
Platform
E-Dea implemented a tailored combination of modules to address the port’s challenges:
Terminal and Yard Management
Enabled real-time monitoring and remote control of unaccompanied cargo workflows.
Integrated Weight-in-Motion (WIM) systems at port gates for seamless weight verification.
Automation and Efficiency
Integrated automated workflows for ANPR-based cargo validation and WIM systems to eliminate manual bottlenecks.
Implemented event-driven processes to validate trailers, generate inspection logs, and send real-time updates.
Automation ensured faster gate processing and condition verification for unaccompanied freight.
Achieved Results
By implementing E-Dea R5, BC Ferries achieved:
Time Savings
Significant reduction in hauliers’ working time through process automation.
Improved Traceability
Real-time visibility and monitoring of unaccompanied trailers for better service quality.
Higher Customer Satisfaction
Faster boarding processes and seamless workflows for freight operators.
Operational Efficiency
Reduced manual interventions with integrated WIM systems and automated inspections.
ISPS Compliance
Reliable operational consistency with port security regulations.