T2S enables emergency RoRo and General Cargo operation in JBS's N4 system with a customized solution.
JBS needed to take over RoRo and General Cargo ship operations from another port operator in the Port of Itajaí on an emergency basis, as the ships were already en route to the port. To enable these operations without immediate availability of a dedicated RoRo and General Cargo system, T2S was called upon to develop a tailored solution.
Context
JBS needed to take over RoRo and General Cargo ship operations from another port operator in the Port of Itajaí on an emergency basis, as the ships were already en route to the port. To enable these operations without immediate availability of a dedicated RoRo and General Cargo system, T2S was called upon to develop a tailored solution.
O Desafio
Before the project started, JBS's terminal did not handle general cargo operations, such as vehicles and loose cargo. The limitation was the lack of dedicated systems for other processes, which prevented proper registration and control of this new type of operation. The urgency arose from the prohibition of ship operations, originally destined for the SC Portos operator, by order of the Federal Revenue.
Objective
The main objective was to allow JBS's terminal to operate with general cargo within the Navis N4 system from Kaleris, along with sending information to the Recintos API and the Itajaí port authority, using only the existing container module. The Brazilian Federal Revenue would only authorize cargo operations with proper system integration.
The Solution
In a short period of two weeks, the T2S team developed and implemented a series of customizations to the N4 system interface. The main actions included:
Customizations in the Navis N4 gate to allow the flow of entry and exit of general cargo
Integrations with APS (Santos Port Authority, currently operating the public part of the Port of Itajaí) to ensure system communication
Data extraction for the Recintos API, enabling compliance with the Brazilian Federal Revenue.
The technologies used included Java (Groovy) and .NET, employed to ensure maximum flexibility and performance in the client's environment.
Results
T2S delivered a fully functional solution, allowing JBS to start its general cargo operations on an emergency and immediate basis. And the main result:
Successful operation of RoRo ships and rebar ships, with traceability and compliance
First successful operation, the berthing of the BYD Shenzhen ship, which arrived at the Port of Itajaí on 05/28/2025, bringing over 7,000 vehicles from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. The operation, considered the largest vehicle movement in Brazilian history, was carried out 24 hours a day over five days.
This case reinforces T2S's commitment to delivering creative, efficient, and personalized solutions, even in the face of technological and budgetary limitations, driving innovation and adaptability in the port sector.
"The partnership with T2S was fundamental for us to enable, in record time, an urgent RoRo and General Cargo operation in the Port of Itajaí. The T2S team demonstrated great agility and technical expertise in adapting the N4 system to our needs, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Federal Revenue and the port authority. The quick and secure delivery allowed JBS to carry out one of the largest logistics operations in the sector, reinforcing our commitment to efficiency and innovation." Stated JBS IT manager, Amandus Muller.
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