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Operational risk assessment in port operations guide
Understanding Risk in Port Transportation Operational risk in port TRANSPORTATION is the chance of loss or disruption from failed processes, people, systems, or external events that affect cargo movement and terminal flow. Ports handle thousands of moves per day, and even small failures ripple across supply chains and shipping networks. For that reason, a clear […]
Container terminal TOS optimization for performance
Container Terminal and Terminal Operating System Overview The container terminal sits at the heart of global logistics and connects ocean carriers, shippers, and hinterland networks. First, the terminal processes inbound and outbound cargo, and then it routes containers to trucks, rail, or storage. Next, berth coordination and yard operations determine how fast vessels can be […]
Building a digital twin of an inland container terminal
Building a digital twin of an inland container terminal digital twin and container terminal: foundations and benefits A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical system that runs alongside operations. The digital twin is a virtual and the twin is a virtual representation that ties sensors, models, and users together in one view. […]
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 […]
