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AI-based restow minimization in container port planning
AI, Port Operations and Vessel Planning Restow describes the extra moves required to access blocked containers when a vessel is in port. Restow raises handling counts and extends vessel turnaround. As a result, berth utilisation falls and schedules slip. Ship planners face a complex scheduling puzzle every call. They must manage weight, lashing, safety and […]
Digital twin integration with container terminal systems
digital twin technology: Foundations and Key Concepts A digital twin is a live digital model of a physical system. In a container terminal, it acts as a virtual replica of quay cranes, yard stacks, trucks, gates, and the human workflows that connect them. The digital twin technology combines telemetry, business rules, and models. It monitors […]
Container terminals: reach stacker (RS) job prioritization
Container Reach stacker (RS) machines move and stack containers across the yard. They play a central role in container movement and in keeping quay cranes fed. Modern reach stackers can handle roughly 30–50 moves per hour depending on conditions, and this range directly affects terminal throughput (source). And when RS units work efficiently, the whole […]
Next-generation container terminal planning architecture
terminal capacity and yard design for mega-ships Terminal planners now design for VESSEL SIZES that once seemed improbable. Mega-ships above 20,000 TEU concentrate three times the containers per call compared with mid-generation vessels. For example, modern mega-ships can carry upwards of 24,000 TEUs, which changes berth requirements and yard flows (ITF: The Impact of Mega-Ships). […]
Predictive analytics vs heuristic algorithm for stowage plan
Problem description of stowage planning in container terminals Stowage planning assigns containers to slots so a vessel sails safely and terminals operate smoothly. At its core, stowage balances vessel stability, weight distribution and port efficiency. Planners must consider the arrangement of containers on decks and in holds so the ship stays within stability limits and […]
Container terminal optimization for quay crane allocation
Core Tasks in container Handling Container handling at the quay begins with QUAY CRANE moves that lift, rotate, and place boxes on the quay or on trucks. Then, a container is handed over to terminal trucks or straddle carriers for horizontal transport. Also, careful sequencing of QUAY CRANE tasks matters. Additionally, the handover window is […]
