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Predictive crane algorithm for container terminal efficiency
Introduction: Non-productive Moves in container terminal operations and port congestion Non-productive moves are every equipment movement that does not directly contribute to loading or unloading a container. They include empty repositioning, idle crane repositioning, and unnecessary truck shuttles. These moves drive costs up and reduce throughput at a container port. For example, empty container repositioning […]
AI-based modal shift prediction for port yard optimisation
ai in Modal Shift Prediction for Port Yard Capacity Modal shifts move containers between road, rail and inland waterways, and they drive how a container yard fills and empties. They change arrival patterns, and they change storage needs. Predicting these shifts helps port planners avoid congestion and reduce dwell time. Deep analysis of historical data, […]
Port call and berth optimisation at container terminals
Optimization: Defining goals and metrics Optimization of port operations begins with clear goals and measurable metrics. For any port, the first targets are waiting time, berth utilisation, and turnaround time. These KPIs drive decisions and investment. Terminal managers monitor waiting time to reduce fuel burn and emission. For example, studies report that vessel waiting times […]
Container terminal operations planning in peak periods
Forecasting terminal workloads to optimise terminal operations in container terminals Forecasting workload in a terminal during peak periods starts with patterns and historical data. Peaks follow predictable cycles, and those cycles shape capacity needs. For example, seasonal surges, blank sailings recovery and trade lane shifts compress arrival windows. These compressions cause queues at the quay […]
Maritime decarbonization strategies for port operations
port Emissions: maritime shipping and greenhouse gas Overview Ports sit at the intersection of global trade and local communities. They shape flows of goods, and they shape local air quality. The maritime share of global CO₂ is often cited near 3%, and ports contribute a sizable slice of that through vessel activity and onshore operations. […]
Container terminal yard optimization fundamentals
Terminal and Container Yard Fundamentals The terminal sits at the centre of maritime logistics and acts as the hub for vessel loading and unloading. A terminal must coordinate berth arrivals, yard placement, and landside handovers. Efficient terminal design reduces delays and lowers operational costs, and it boosts productivity for port operators and shipping lines. The […]
