TRANSFORMING TERMINALS IN THE MEGA-AGE

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1 Uno Bryfors, ABB TRANSFORMING TERMINALS IN THE MEGA-AGE Operating smarter AGENDA - Transforming terminals in the mega-age Transformation needed? How to transform terminals in the mega-age? June 18, 2018 Slide 2 1

2 Transformation needed? Mega-age requirements Mega-ships Mega-calls Improved productivity Guaranteed delivery time of containers to multiple modalities On line, real time information about status and location of individual containers Correct information to be delivered to next actor in the chain Sustainable operations Attract new staff. June 18, 2018 Slide 3 Transformation the terminal Re-configure to free up resources for handling the limitations exposed by mega-calls Focus efforts on the weakest link For example a reconfiguration of intermodal yard will bring Higher rail capacity Reduction of road vehicles but can also result in More stacking space Shorter vehicle distances within terminal Improved traffic flow for internal and external vehicles Faster truck turnaround Better utilization of yard equipment Higher terminal capacity June 18, 2018 Slide 4 2

3 6/18/2018 Transformation the yard Rebuild - Step by step Add automatic cantilever RMGs Gradual transition Fast integration Easy installation Block by block Cranes come with Handles normal yard conditions Combine 2 RTG blocks Remote exception handling Few cranes, limited power infrastructure Increase stacking capacity Interface to existing TOS Few cranes, few meters of rails Increase productivity / lower cost Vehicle interface June 18, 2018 Slide 5 Transformation the quay Upgrade to increase STS lifting height/outreach or replace existing cranes Most cranes can be upgraded but consider Structure/mechanical equipment Will longer term requirements be fulfilled? Will the crane performance, speeds/accelerations give required productivity when serving bigger ships? Components Assess remaining life time to decide if replacement should be done during structural upgrade. Functionality What is needed to bring the cranes to the functionality of newer cranes in the terminal? What is required longer term? Upgrade for the future June 18, 2018 Slide 6 3

4 Transformation with automation Deploy cranes in a flexible and optimized way Intelligent and autonomous Optimize, scheduling of Stacking cranes within a block Cranes in multiple blocks incl. transfer between blocks Intermodal yard cranes Autonomous, handling of Road trucks Identification for containers and vehicles Prioritization of containers, vehicles, moves Exceptions Real time optimization of resources June 18, 2018 Slide 7 Transformation with real time information Real time communication within the entire terminal no time wasted Machine talks to machine Direct interfaces Stacking cranes vehicles STS cranes vehicles Intermodal cranes vehicles Cranes TOS Communicate - Work orders - Vehicle and crane identities - Container identities - Priorities - Inventories Voice communication - now only in the control room June 18, 2018 Slide 8 4

5 Transformation into the new way of working The Masters of the Machines handle Specific tasks related to Safety Working close to humans Specific environments Exceptions Logistic exceptions Equipment malfunctions Interference by staff and/or manned vehicles The Master The cranes work - humans guide and support June 18, 2018 Slide 9 Transformation - into continuous terminal operation A centralized team for optimizing the net production time Efficient operation with automation and remote operation Continuous operation of all cranes No interruptions due to shift/meal breaks No need to change clothes and put on safety gear No transport times to/from cranes A crane in operation within seconds High motion speeds and accelerations Optimizing the net production time is the fastest and cheapest way of improving terminal production June 18, 2018 Slide 10 5

6 Transformation - into continuous terminal operation Fast unified response and exception handling More efficient operation with remote control Unified management of exceptions for Stacking cranes Intermodal cranes Crane OCR Gate control Vehicle identification enabling the team to respond fast, maximizing net production time. June 18, 2018 Slide 11 Transformation - into continuous terminal operation Empowering the remote operators with relevant real time information Reducing the impact of logistic exceptions The ABB QuayPro application translates TOS work orders to individual work instructions for the operator Visualization of the original plan from TOS and the actual status of a bay, e.g. which work instructions have been executed all the data in TOS related to a container and what is waiting under the crane special moves or hatch covers Allows the operator to: specify/change the sequence of discharging work uninterrupted based on work orders bypass a container that cannot be picked up June 18, 2018 Slide 12 6

7 Transformation - into continuous terminal operation Efficient exception handling enabled by high quality data Verification of container and vehicle data needed Real time verification of data is critical in automated terminals. Container number Placards Vehicle identity must be Verified without delaying the operation Combined with container location information throughout the process Exceptions must be handled before causing consequential delays. June 18, 2018 Slide 13 The Mega-age terminal Flexible, economical & sustainable All resources available at all times Flexible Autonomous machines are always available Supports multi skilled centralized team Economical Continuous operation, maximum throughput per day Peak capacity achieved with limited additional staff High speed and productivity cranes Sustainable Safe and attractive working environment All electric Limited terminal transports, lighting, heating and aircon Safer, greener and more productive June 18, 2018 Slide 14 7

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