Overview
Camco Technologies is a terminal automation company with its headquarters at Technologielaan 13 in the Researchpark Haasrode in Heverlee, part of Leuven. The company was incorporated on 2 April 1999 as Camco Technologies NV, enterprise number 0465.771.828. It builds hardware and software that identify and track containers, trucks and rail wagons, using AI-based image recognition, OCR and real-time location technology, for container terminals, intermodal terminals, RO-RO terminals, ports, warehouses and empty container depots. The software portfolio includes THE BRIDGE, a user interface platform released in September 2023, THE TWINBRIDGE real-time digital twin, the Gate Operating System, a Vehicle Booking System, the Crane OCR System, the Rail OCR System and the CHEOPS real-time location system. On the hardware side Camco supplies the BoxCatcher ship-to-shore crane OCR system, truck and rail OCR portals, terminal gate kiosks and spreader cameras. Jan Bossens is chief executive officer and Jef De Geeter is chief operating officer. Abby Zhang is chief executive officer of Camco Asia. The company reported turnover of EUR 37.4 million for the 2025 financial year and 170.4 full-time equivalents. It counts more than 300 customer references, among them APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, DP World Vancouver, DUSS, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Kenya Ports Authority. Camco won the Leeuw van de Export award in 2005.
Stated facts & numbers
- Founded: 1999 (incorporated 2 April 1999)
- Headquarters: Technologielaan 13, Researchpark Haasrode, 3001 Heverlee, Leuven
- Legal entity: Camco Technologies NV, enterprise number 0465.771.828
- CEO: Jan Bossens
- COO: Jef De Geeter
- CEO Camco Asia: Abby Zhang
- Employees: 170.4 FTE
- Turnover: EUR 37,367,246 (2025 financial year)
- References: More than 300 terminals worldwide
- Software: THE BRIDGE, THE TWINBRIDGE, Gate Operating System, Vehicle Booking System, Crane OCR System, Rail OCR System, RTLS (CHEOPS)
- Hardware: BoxCatcher STS crane OCR, truck OCR portal, rail OCR portal, terminal gate kiosks, spreader camera, RMG-CAM
- Markets: Container terminals, intermodal terminals, RO-RO terminals, ports, warehouses, empty depots
- Offices: Heverlee (HQ), Ghent, Long Beach, Dubai, Shanghai, Brisbane, Gurugram, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Tokyo, plus support offices in Saudi Arabia and Valencia
- Customers: APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, DP World Vancouver, DUSS, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal
- Award: Leeuw van de Export, 2005
Leadership & org chart
In the news
- From Haasrode to the world. Literally. We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to take the lead in international automation projects for container terminals around the globe. Technology, people, customers, deadlines... you’ll be the one bringing it all together. And yes, occasionally that means packing a suitcase too. Interested? Meet Joke, your first contact at Camco. Discover the job & apply via https://lnkd.in/ewgth_ma #CamcoTechnologies #Hiring #ProjectManager #Engineering #IndustrialAutomation
- Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into terminal automation. At Container Terminal Automation Conference Asia, Abby Zhang, CEO of Camco Asia, will join the panel discussion Artificial Intelligence in the Terminal: From Pilots to Productivity. The panel brings together different industry perspectives to discuss how AI can contribute to smarter and more efficient terminal operations, and what it takes to move from potential to practical value. Joining Abby in Bangkok will be Andri Sumardi, Business Development
- Same terminal. Same conditions. A very different image. In terminal automation, image quality is not an abstract specification; it directly impacts operational performance. Camco’s new GEN4 camera platform combines the Sony IMX676 12 MP sensor with embedded edge AI processing to deliver improved image clarity, strong low-light performance and consistent OCR/OFR results in demanding terminal environments. As of today, all Camco camera solutions will be based on this new GEN4 platform. Sharper images improve recognition accuracy and
- While many are taking a well-earned break, ports and terminals continue to operate around the clock. Throughout the summer, Camco remains committed to supporting customers, delivering projects, and helping keep terminal operations running smoothly. To all our colleagues, customers and partners enjoying some well-deserved time off, we hope you have the opportunity to recharge, spend time with family and friends, and return refreshed for the months ahead. Whether you are enjoying a holiday or keeping operations running, we wish you a
- Artificial intelligence is only as powerful as the operational platform behind it. During ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2026, Jan Bossens, CEO of Camco Technologies, will offer a first preview of how AI is being integrated into THE BRIDGE, Camco's unified platform for terminal operations. Joining him at the event will be Abby Z., CEO of Camco Asia, and Andri Sumardi, Business Development Manager. Join us on Wednesday 8 July (Session 2) in Kuala Lumpur to discover what's next for intelligent terminal operations. We look forward to seeing
Alumni 1 went on to found or lead
Toon MichielsProject Engineer→Co-Founder at Pitstream
Abby ZhangRegional Director of East Asia
Jef GeeterCTO
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