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Optimise energy consumption in container terminal yard
container terminal and yard cranes Energy Baseline The baseline for any container terminal starts with clear measurements and simple truths. Diesel yard tractors and cranes drive the yard and they burn large amounts of fuel. In many terminals these machines can make up to 40% of total greenhouse gas emissions, and that share calls for […]
Identifying hidden capacity with AI in container terminals
Understanding Hidden Operational Capacity in Container Terminal Hidden capacity describes the unused or unseen potential inside a container terminal that can be unlocked without physical expansion. First, it matters because terminals face rising container volume and limited space, and so small efficiency gains compound into large throughput improvements. Second, hidden capacity shows up as berth […]
Predictive analytics for port congestion
port congestion and its impact on terminal operations Port congestion has become a persistent obstacle for terminal operations. When vessels queue, berths sit idle, and cranes wait, the result is predictable. The situation raises costs and stretches schedules across the supply chain. Industry reporting finds vessel turnaround times can rise by up to 30%, which […]
Key performance indicators for AI in port operations
port operations and AI integration: key performance indicators for container terminal First, this chapter outlines how AI and terminal systems work together. In a modern container terminal the integration of AI into a terminal operating system aims to automate scheduling, adjust sequences, and improve CONTROLLER decisions. Also, planners and terminal operators must track key performance […]
Terminal cargo risk mitigation for inland TOS integration
Assessing Risks in Global Terminal and Inland Container Terminals Assessing risk begins with clear facts and simple questions. First, identify where integration has failed before. Studies show that attempts to implement new management systems in container hubs often stall, and in some cases projects suffer setbacks in nearly half of trials one study reports a […]
Optimisation techniques for container terminal stacking
container stacking fundamentals in container terminals Container stacking defines how a yard stores arriving boxes to meet retrieval demand. In plain terms, the objective is to minimise reshuffles and maximise yard density while keeping operations predictable and fast. Terminals manage stacks of varied heights and lengths, and each decision about where to place one container […]
