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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 […]
Charging strategies for AGVs at automated container terminal
automated container terminal An automated container terminal is a high-capacity, technology-driven facility in a deepsea port that runs container handling with minimal human intervention. First, cranes, AGV fleets, yard cranes, and a terminal operating system coordinate moves. Next, sensors and control layers monitor flows and adjust tasks. Also, an automated container terminal integrates quay cranes, […]
Container terminal schedule optimisation to reduce delays
literature review of port equipment scheduling research This literature review focuses on cross-equipment job prioritization in the container world, and it frames the scheduling problem that terminal planners face every day. Researchers have examined how to sequence moves across quay cranes, trucks, and yard handlers to reduce idle time and avoid queues. The review highlights […]
