Abstract
AbstractThe article discusses the prospects for the introduction of automatic processes at container terminals. The consideration of container terminal equipment and the opportunities of these facilities exploitation in auto mode were given. The article presents a list of the main manufacturers of port equipment for container handling, as well as terminal information systems. Each mentioned company-producer comprises the certain terminal, where its gear is operated. The comparative analysis of fully automated container terminals is formed, as well as their containerized cargo handling technologies, container throughput and main suppliers of port equipment. The list of semi-automatic container terminals, automated container terminals under construction is emphasized. It is shown that automated container terminals are located in major transport hubs of the liner shipping network.KeywordsISO-containerFacilities (cyclic type) for container handlingContainer terminalAutomatizationContainer throughputTerminal systemsSea liner container shipping
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