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Reducing truck turnaround time at deepsea container ports
container terminal: Understanding Truck Turnaround Time Truck Turnaround Time (TAT) appears in the chapter title and the acronym TAT will describe it from here on. TAT measures the period a vehicle spends from GATE entry to its departure after handling. It starts at arrival and ends at departure time. This interval covers gate processing, yard […]
Improving operational efficiency in container ports
The strategic role of port in global supply chains Ports act as trade gateways and economic hubs that connect producers, buyers, and markets. They form the backbone of the global supply chain and shape how goods move between regions. For many economies, port economics drive jobs, exports, and imports. First, gateway ports concentrate container throughput […]
Container terminal automation software: market overview
automated container terminal market size The automated container terminal market size draws attention from port planners, investors, and terminal operators. In 2023 the terminal market size was valued at approximately USD 2.5 billion, and that value frames current industry discussion. Industry observers link that figure to rising automation investments and to shifts in global trade […]
Reducing ship turnaround time using double-cycling
Understanding ship operation and container flow in the terminal Efficient QUAY operations start with clear tasks for each quay crane and team, and then with disciplined container flow between the quay and yard. A typical quay crane performs two core tasks: DISCHARGING arriving boxes to the landside and LOADING export stacks back onto the ship. […]
Handling cargo cut-off in stowage planning port operations
cut-off: Defining Cargo Cut-Off and Its Impact Cut-off is the deadline for handing in cargo at a terminal or carrier. It defines the last moment a shipper or forwarder can deliver documentation and boxes and still make a planned shipment. In practice the cut-off forms a hard boundary for planning teams. If goods arrive after […]
Container terminal stack density optimisation algorithm
Container Terminal Stack: Balancing Density and Efficiency in Port Operations Yard STACK DENSITY defines how many container units sit per unit area in a TERMINAL. It directly affects throughput and the cost to handle containers. When operators increase density they can store more TEU without expanding the footprint, and therefore reduce the need for new […]
