PNCT
Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) is one of the only Container Ports in the World to use part of its active operational footprint (10 acres) that provides a dual purpose, in-terminal solar
How does smart grid integration enable dynamic energy
Control systems – Process data and adjust energy distribution accordingly Energy management software – Provides operators with visibility and decision-making tools In container terminals,
ENERGY STORAGE FOR PORT ELECTRIFICATION
Ensuring availability of these electrical resources to meet loads which are intermittent and uncertain is becoming a critical port function. It requires investment in multi-vector energy
Smart Port Surge: AI + Clean Energy Are Redefining Global Terminals
Unlike traditional terminals, the construction of automated container ports generally follows two approaches: upgrading existing facilities and building new automated
Automated Container Terminals and Ports
Highly automated ports are no longer a futuristic idea. Semi-automated crane systems, driverless transport vehicles and automated container storage planning increase efficiency and simplify
Energy-aware Integrated Scheduling for Container Terminals with
For automated container terminals, the effective integrated scheduling of different kinds of equipment such as quay cranes (QCs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and yard
Co-optimization of the operation and energy for AGVs considering
Even though AGV scheduling has been studied, the battery-swapping procedure is often overlooked, which hinders operation efficiency and the usage of renewable energy. We
Automated Container Terminals and Ports
Highly automated ports are no longer a futuristic idea. Semi-automated crane systems, driverless transport vehicles and automated container storage
HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY IN AUTOMATED
In this paper, we will explore the push for automation in container terminals, the unique challenges it presents, and the strategies needed to achieve high-performance and eficiency in automated
AGV Scheduling and Energy Consumption Optimization in Automated
This article first constructs a mathematical model with the goal of minimizing the total energy consumption of AGVs, considering the impact of different states of AGVs on
Powering the port of the future: Rethinking energy management
This article is a summary of the Kalmar white paper Energy management and battery powered horizontal transportation at container terminals.