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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 […]
AI algorithms solving inland container terminal planning
terminal planning for maritime container supply chain optimization Terminal planning sits at the heart of maritime container supply chain optimization. It covers yard layout, container placement, equipment allocation and daily scheduling for the terminal. First, define an inland container terminal: it is a logistics hub that receives, stores and moves containers between ships, trucks and […]
Automation enhances safety in container ports
Automation: Reducing Human Exposure and Accident Risks Automation in container port handling means machines, software and networks work together to move, stack and track cargo with minimal human intervention. For operators, that matters because work moves away from noisy quaysides and heavy lifting zones. Also, automation reduces direct exposure to hazardous tasks. For example, AI-driven […]
Container terminal automation: housekeeping and stack shuffling
Terminal Automation in Modern Port Container Operations Terminal automation transforms how a port manages container flows, and ABB’s role matters in that shift. ABB provides high-precision stacking crane designs and control suites that fit into fully automated terminals and into hybrid landside interfaces. These systems allow ASCs to receive pick-and-drop commands, to coordinate with AGV […]
