Elevator Traffic Management System - PORT | Schindler Group

Schindler has been engineering smart, sustainable mobility since 1874, keeping cities connected and people moving.

Schindler offers the PORT and myPORT systems, two advanced destination control technologies that redefine how people move through and interact with vertical spaces. These intelligent systems combine personalized access, efficient traffic management, and sleek digital interfaces to optimize flow, enhance building security, and deliver a seamless user experience.

PORT

The Schindler PORT (Personal Occupant Requirement Terminal) system is an advanced destination dispatch solution that manages vertical transportation in real time. By analyzing traffic patterns and grouping passengers traveling to similar destinations, PORT reduces waiting and travel times while improving energy efficiency. Designed to integrate smoothly with a building’s architecture, PORT terminals are customizable and available in a range of finishes and configurations.

Key features:

• Intelligent traffic management to reduce congestion and wait times
• Customizable terminals with touchscreen interfaces
• Seamless integration into building security systems
• Supports mixed-use buildings with multiple tenant needs
• Optimized for energy efficiency and elevator performance

myPORT

myPORT extends the capabilities of PORT to mobile devices, creating a highly personalized mobility experience. Through the myPORT app, users can access elevators, building entrances, and specific areas securely via their smartphones. The system adapts to user behavior to offer predictive call functions and enables contactless navigation through the building, ideal for modern, flexible workspaces and residential towers.

Key features:

• Smartphone-based access and destination control
• Predictive elevator call technology for minimal wait times
• Contactless entry and exit through secured areas
• Custom profiles for tenants, employees, or visitors
• Enhanced privacy and security through encrypted communication

Integration & customization
Both PORT and myPORT are designed to integrate into a building’s ecosystem. From standalone office towers to complex mixed-use developments, these systems are scalable and can be tailored to different building layouts, access hierarchies, and user flows. Building managers can configure access rights and optimize traffic through a centralized management platform.

Design flexibility:

• Flush-mounted or surface-mounted terminals
• Custom housing materials and interface designs
• Available with floor guidance, touchless interaction, and voice prompts

Sustainability & efficiency
Schindler’s destination control systems contribute to building sustainability by minimizing energy use through smart traffic prediction and routing. By reducing elevator stops and idle times, PORT and myPORT support LEED and other green building certifications.

Benefits:

• Lower energy consumption
• Fewer elevator runs and reduced travel times
• Support for regenerative drive systems and energy feedback loops

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