Port Automation System

The Future of Port Automation It cannot be argued that technology is taking a start and opening up exciting new opportunities for progress in the shipping industry. One of the most important efforts in this direction was the automation of terminals and ports. The report credits the growth to the growing demand for large container ships, high labor costs in the industrialised countries and the increasing competition between container terminals. The report credits the growth to increasing demand for larger container vessels, high labor costs in developed nations and rising competition among container terminals. Advantages of Terminals Automation System - The aim of automating ports and terminals is to introduce a completely new level of consistency in cargo handling and to reduce labour costs and CO2 emissions compared to manual port terminals. There is also the reduction of human errors and delays, and the fact that fully terminals automation system are able to