DP World Antwerp

Strengthening Logistics Through Innovation

Background

DP World Antwerp is one of Europe’s largest and most advanced container terminals, handling over 2.8 million TEU annually. As part of DP World, a global logistics powerhouse, the Antwerp terminal is a hub for international trade, ensuring seamless cargo movement via trucks, trains, and barges.

With growing operations and increasing demand for efficiency, DP World Antwerp needed to modernize its digital infrastructure. The existing system, while functional, was over-engineered, making scalability and security improvements difficult. To future-proof their logistics platform, they sought a tech partner with deep expertise in modern software development, infrastructure, and system optimization.

The challenge

As DP World Antwerp continued to scale, it faced several key challenges:

• Over-engineered architecture made it difficult to implement new features and scale efficiently.
• Legacy technologies posed security risks and slowed down development cycles.
• Platform stability concerns needed to be addressed to ensure 24/7 operations.
• Lack of automation meant that manual interventions were required for scaling during peak traffic periods.

To overcome these challenges, DP World Antwerp needed a partner capable of modernizing its platform without disrupting ongoing logistics operations.

Why Wildstream?

DP World Antwerp chose Wildstream for its ability to combine technical expertise, DevOps automation, and business-driven solutions. With extensive experience in scalable cloud architectures, security optimizations, and real-time logistics applications, Wildstream was the ideal partner to help future-proof their digital infrastructure.

The solution

Wildstream conducted a thorough assessment and implemented strategic solutions to enhance DP World Antwerp’s platform:

• Full-stack modernization – Upgrading outdated libraries and frameworks to eliminate security risks and enable faster feature deployment.
• Automated scaling with Azure – Implementing an auto-scaling solution that dynamically adjusts computing power based on real-time traffic demands, ensuring seamless operations during peak loads.
• DevOps-driven stability – Establishing automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments, reduce downtime, and maintain system integrity.
• Proactive UI/UX improvements – Enhancing the platform’s interface and user experience to improve usability and operational efficiency.
• Seamless API integration – Ensuring synchronicity between DP World Antwerp’s platform and other DP World services, requiring precise planning and execution.
• Predictable release cycles – Introducing structured development and testing workflows to eliminate last-minute issues and ensure smooth feature rollouts.

Results and impact

Wildstream’s collaboration with DP World Antwerp led to significant improvements across multiple areas:

• Enhanced platform performance – Faster load times and improved system reliability.
• Stronger security posture – Up-to-date frameworks and proactive monitoring reduced security risks.
• Faster time-to-market – The DevOps-driven approach reduced development bottlenecks, allowing for quicker feature releases.
• Increased operational efficiency – Automation and infrastructure improvements minimized downtime and manual interventions.
• Stronger partnership – Open communication and flexibility fostered a trusted long-term collaboration between DP World Antwerp and Wildstream.