Container terminal automation

How the US Chamber plans to shape supply chain policy in Washington

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building in Washington, D.C.

As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s expert on supply chain and customs-related issues, John Drake recently added two related policy areas — transportation and infrastructure — to his portfolio that are also major priorities for his members.

In his new role as the vice president of transportation, infrastructure and supply chain policy, Drake is tasked with leading the Chamber’s advocacy on all those issues on Capitol Hill and within the administration.

Given his promotion earlier this month, we...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-the-us-chamber-plans-to-shape-supply-chain-policy-in-washington

Auto suppliers red-flag port automation on FMC agenda

Anti-automation sentiment from dockworkers and pending legislation discouraging the practice at container terminals should be enough to prioritize the issue on the Federal Maritime Commission’s agenda, a shipper adviser told agency officials Wednesday.

Speaking at the December meeting of the FMC’s National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC), Steven Hughes, who represents the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association on the panel, said the recent developments on automation could hamper progress...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/auto-suppliers-red-flag-port-automation-on-fmc-agenda

COVID-19 long-term impacts: Increased automation, remote working

COVID-19 long-term impacts: Increased automation, remote working (Photo: Shutterstock)

The COVID-19 impact on supply chains has been total, as it ended up playing havoc on demand and supply equations, while also creating uncertainty in available capacity for hauling freight. But as more and more countries flatten the pandemic’s growth curve, demand is expected to increase in the coming months. And as Chinese industries get back on their feet, volumes will decidedly grow as well. 

In that context, maritime freight movement has never been more critical to jumpstart paralyzed...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/covid-19-long-term-impacts-increased-automation-remote-working

Kalmar expects container terminal automation boom in Asia

Asia automation table

The following article is provided by Kalmar. 

As the options for different equipment and automation levels increase and benefits of automation for container handling become more evident, we can expect the share of automated terminals to grow rapidly in the future.

Container terminal automation in Asia is in an early stage, except for Australia. First automated mega-terminals are in operation and future growth depends on many external issues. In general, Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane (RTG) is the main...

https://container-news.com/container-terminal-automation-asia/