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Before building a terminal, layout planning and scenario calculation are crucial. Whether terminal blocks are parallel or perpendicular to the water side depends on conditions like terrain, cargo handling, transhipment rate, and automation plans. Changing the layout later is challenging due to the costly and intricate construction for paving and RMG rail tracks.

In our blog, Prof. Dr. Ing. Holger Schütt delves into container terminal operations. Drawing from his lectures and global terminal visits, He explains key terms and innovations, from quay side to container ropeway. With photos from places like Shanghai and Long Beach, it's a concise, enlightening overview.

In our forthcoming blog interview, Prof. Dr. Holger Schütt delves into the transformative potential of digitalization for port processes. Imagine viewing your container terminal as if peering out a window - a 3D perspective isn't just a visual treat; it's a significant leap for port economics. Join us for this enlightening discussion from the Black Sea Ports & Shipping Conference 2021 in Istanbul, as we explore the horizon of digital port possibilities. Dive into a world where digital views turn into real-world gains.

The port and terminal sector seeks increased integration, automation, and standardization. While efforts like Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC4.0) and “Port Call Optimization” emerge, existing standards like IMDG, BIC, or ISO often lack process-orientation. The challenge is reshaping these and new standards into a process-driven context, fostering industry-wide efficiency in integration, digitization, and automation.

Recently, 5G technology has reshaped the political landscape globally and within the EU. In Germany, several providers vie for a transformative contract that'll influence markets for years. This spotlight on 5G prompts a look at its potential in ports and container terminals. It's vital not just for emerging IoT standards in the container sector but also to understand challenges for terminals with conventional operations.

Digitalization's impact ohn ports' future: Current data exchange in maritime logistics highlights that ICT use isn't new to ports. Yet, experts anticipate a transformative shift in ports' role in future supply chains. Terms like "smart" dominate strategic talks among market leaders. What's the impending change?