Locations
- Close to major shipping lanes
- Largest ships trade on Asia – Europe routes
- Also Asia – West coast US.
- Adjacent to existing terminal needing to expand.
- Terminals constrained by limited sea frontage.
- New transhipment destinations.
- All locations different – bespoke designs needed.
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Benefits
- Wraps port around the ship – compact terminal
- Halves cargo over each quayside
- Faster ship turnaround
- Reduced berth congestion
- Lower mechanical maintenance
- Improved safety – no ship crane collisions
- Compatible with all new technology.
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Challenges
- Big change for conservative industry
- Who will take the first step?
- Ports to invest, shippers to benefit?
- Recent heavy investment in ports
- Multiple destinations – cargo planning
- Post COVID – Build Back Better
- Don’t miss the boat!
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Opportunities
- New / expanded hub destinations
- Brownfield site optimisation
- Coordination with ship design
- Enables use of wider ships
- Heavier lifts with multiple containers?
- Environment – reduced coastal length
- Helps to reduce carbon footprint
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Navigation
- Tug assistance to enter berth
- Wave/current protection depending on site
- Lead-in jetties in some locations
- Winching system or mules for ship tow
- Active fenders to position vessel
- Crane trollies parked to each side
- See video of Panama Canal entry
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