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Optimizing container terminal yard crane deployment
yard crane Fundamentals: Role and Impact on Terminal Throughput A yard crane moves containers within a container yard. In many container terminal settings, yard cranes include rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGCs) and automated stacking cranes (ASC). RTGCs provide flexible stacking for conventional yard layouts. ASCs support automated container retrieval and high-density storage in an automated container […]
Reefer container stacking optimization in deepsea terminals
Chapter 1: Introduction – Significance and Challenges in Reefer Container Stacking Reefer container volumes have grown fast, and deepsea trade now moves more temperature-sensitive loads than before. First, this growth increases energy demand. For example, reefers may account for up to 30% of a terminal’s energy consumption during peak seasons Greening container terminals: An innovative […]
AI-driven Container Terminal Optimization and KPIs
Understanding ai and container terminal operations: kpis to boost port efficiency Container terminals run at the intersection of scale and speed, and AI now shapes how operators measure success. First, define core KPIs. Throughput measures the number of container moves per hour or day. Average container handling time tracks the time to unload or load […]
Container terminal AGV scheduling for import/export flows
Introduction to AGV Scheduling in Container Terminals Automated Guided Vehicles play a central role in modern yards. An automated guided vehicle transports containers horizontally between quay cranes, yard cranes and storage areas. In the busy seaport environment this horizontal transport links marine operations to terminal yards. Import and export flows require tight choreography. Import container […]
Kalmar electric straddle carrier for efficient loading
electric straddle carrier The modern port moves fast. Today, the straddle carrier sits at the intersection of sustainability and productivity. It lifts, transports, and stacks containers with minimal yard footprint. As ports scale, terminal planners focus on electrification and smarter workflows. Also, electric straddle carrier adoption has accelerated. For example, the market reached roughly USD […]
Container terminal automation: automated terminal for ports
automation in a container terminal: an overview Automation in ports turns manual lifting, sorting, and paperwork into coordinated, software-driven activity. First, it means using sensors, software, and machines to move and track containers. Second, it means linking equipment to a terminal operating system so the yard works like a single system. Also, a container terminal […]
