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AI-enhanced container terminal truck appointment system
AI-Enhanced Container Terminal: Scheduling Software and Terminal Gate Management Traditional container terminal workflows struggle with long queues, unpredictable arrivals, and under-utilised capacity. For example, terminals often face peaks where the number of trucks overwhelms gate staff. As a result, gates slow down and truck idling increases. However, AI changes the pattern by forecasting when a […]
Integrating container stowage plan and yard operations
container – Overview of Container Stowage and Yard Planning Integration Container stowage planning and yard operations shape the speed and cost of modern container flows. Container stowage defines how containers sit on a vessel to balance stability, weight, and accessibility. Yard operations cover how containers arrive, sit, and move within the terminal yard. When these […]
Smart port solutions for midsized inland container terminals
port infrastructure and terminal operations in inland container terminal Mid-sized inland port terminals act as connectors between seaports and hinterland markets. They move freight from large port hubs to regional destinations. First, they relieve congestion at coastal ports. Second, they knit multimodal links that keep supply chains fluid. For mid-sized operations, the balance between space, […]
Reducing crane idle time in deepsea container ports
Literature Review of Quay Crane Idle Time in Port Operations Research on quay cranes makes clear that idle time reduces throughput and raises costs. For example, UNCTAD data shows that output loss due to idle hours can average about 13.3% of net crane output, which directly affects how a port performs and competes (UNCTAD). Also, […]
Digital transformation roadmap for container port terminals
Integration of IT Infrastructure and Legacy Systems Start by mapping legacy systems and data sources. First, assess which legacy systems hold the most critical operational records. Next, document gaps in interfaces, protocols and data models. Then, prioritize assets that block real-time data exchange. A clear mapping helps teams decide where to integrate and where to […]
Yard cranes for container storage and relocation
Introduction to Yard Cranes and Reshuffle Impacts Yard reshuffles occur when operators move a container more than once inside the storage area to reach a target box. These extra moves inflate handling time, slow down workflows, and raise costs. Research shows reshuffles can account for up to 30% of total container handling time in the […]
