The current state of automation in container terminals and the trends shaping its future

This report was created in 2023: Get the latest report on automation and digital innovation in container terminals on this page.

Where do container terminals stand today when it comes to automation? The pressure to adapt and change is the highest today, driven by the recurring challenges, such as slim profit margins, labor shortages, new sustainability pressures, and exacerbated by the impact of disruptive events on the global supply chain.

In its latest research, FERNRIDE surveyed container terminal professionals from across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas about the present levels of automation in their terminals and the technology trends they plan to follow.

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This report assesses the current state of automation in container terminals and examines the factors shaping its future outlook, with areas of focus including:

What goals and challenges are influencing automation technology choices?
How do attitudes to autonomy and its implementation vary by role?
What factors are hindering the adoption of sustainable practices?

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