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Automated marine container terminal and system

  • US 20100021272A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2008
  • Published: 01/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A port system for storing and transporting standardized containers in a port facility, comprising:

  • at least one storage block for storing containers;

    two automated stacking cranes per storage block on common rails;

    a waterside crane for transferring containers into and out of a waterborne vessel;

    a landside crane for transferring containers onto and off of land transportation vehicles;

    a set of automated vehicles for transporting containers between the storage block and the waterside crane or landside crane;

    an equipment control system to control automated equipment; and

    a terminal operating system to manage the port system;

    wherein the two automated stacking cranes are adapted to transfer containers between the storage block and the automated vehicles; and

    the landside and waterside cranes are adapted to transfer containers onto and off of the automated vehicles.

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