Solar power systems for ports and terminals

The concept of solar-powered mooring dolphins was first explored in 2013 when a major port authority asked Straatman to find a way to power capstans without relying on cables,

2024 Mar 25

Largest automated port will handle 65 million containers per year

Singapore''s project to operate the world''s largest automated port is coming along nicely. The Tuas mega port has successfully handled 10 million containers since it kicked off

2024 Mar 22

Discover how Kalmar SmartPort is benefitting container operations

As an industry leader in helping to automate ports and container terminal functions across North America and other parts of the world, Kalmar''s SmartPort solutions offer more efficient,

2024 Apr 23

Automation in Container Port Systems and Management

A fully automated terminal uses a com- puter–IT-led system to handle a container from dockside to the pickup area through remotely operated ship-to-shore cranes,

2024 Jul 15

"65 million containers per year": this massive

At the heart of this automated facility is a sophisticated command center where operators use digital twins and large screens to

2024 Mar 23

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

2025 Oct 26

Discover how Kalmar SmartPort is benefitting

As an industry leader in helping to automate ports and container terminal functions across North America and other parts of the world, Kalmar''s

2025 Oct 13

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

2024 Jun 23

Port electrification solutions

Cost-efficient and reliable electrification of container terminals from design to project execution – with ABB''s domain expertise on container terminals and power distribution in utility and

2024 Mar 01

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Generating renewable power on-site at the port terminals can significantly reduce this off-site pollution, improve public opinion of the ports, and reduce the terminal''s energy expenses.

2024 Nov 02

Chapter 6.6 – Container Terminal Automation

Terminal automation is a full or partial substitution of terminal operations through the use of automated equipment and processes.

2024 Aug 23

Solar power systems for ports and terminals

Working closely with the port authority, we developed a solar panel-based solution. After a successful pilot project in 2014, the design was refined for easier installation and a more

2024 Sep 02

If They Can Put Solar Power Here, They Can Put It Anywhere

At the Port Newark Container Terminal in New Jersey, solar panels have been shoehorned into a tightly packed, high-traffic shipping facility, without disrupting operations or

2025 Feb 27

Port Infrastructure: U.S. Ports Have Adopted Some

All 10 of the largest U.S. container ports are using some form of automation technology to process and handle cargo. At least 1 terminal

2025 Jan 11

A way towards port automation: challenges and implications

A fully automated terminal employs IT systems to transfer containers between the landside and the quayside using ASC in the yard with automated horizontal transfer vehicles

2025 Jul 24

Ports & Terminals

Since then we have delivered our solar powered systems to ports and terminals across the globe! At Straatman, we focus on engineering solutions that set new benchmarks for maritime safety

2024 Jun 17

Port operator announces one-year transition from diesel to solar

The Lagos Port container terminal operator, APM Terminals Apapa, has announced a one-year roadmap towards its transition from reliance on diesel as a fuel source to gas and

2024 Jan 11

Green Terminals: Pioneering Energy Efficiency for

In this whitepaper, we delve into the transition to green terminals. By conducting a literature review, we explore various

2025 Feb 02

Port electrification solutions

Cost-efficient and reliable electrification of container terminals from design to project execution – with ABB''s domain expertise on container terminals

2025 Feb 28

Microgrid | Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego initiated the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT) Microgrid - Resiliency in Terminal Operations project in 2016 with the

2025 Oct 24

The Solar Powered Automatic River Cleaner (SPARC) trial – a

Through the IFM Community Grant Program, Port of Brisbane parked with Ocean Crusaders and we were awarded $40, 000 for the automated river cleaner. This is a fantastic

2024 Aug 21