Suitable Locations
• 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.

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.

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!

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