PROTOTYPE OF AN AUTOMATED CONTAINER PLACEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

The growth of containerized transport, the expansion of the range of goods transported in containers, the emergence of new types of containers - all these factors do not push, but require an increase in the size, productivity and efficient operation of container terminals.

The development of container terminals is directly related to the digitalization and automation of processes occurring at the container terminal. Modernization of container terminals requires new software tools that will simplify and speed up the work of operators, thereby increasing their efficiency.

At present, it is necessary to digitize the operation of the container platform, the main element of the container terminal. The solution to this problem requires examining the current process, identifying long and time-consuming transactions. Obtaining data on available solutions, planned innovations, comparison and analysis of the information obtained.

As part of the solution of the tasks, the method of placing containers on the site, based on the date of removal of the container, has been considered. The scheme of the container platform, one of the sections of which is considered in the article, has been studied. The container platform was visualized with the help of Microsoft Excel, a container unit was developed, a table of services and profit calculation was created.

Current solutions applied in the work of container terminals of LLC «TransContainer», Taltsy station, introduced into the work of the Automated Management System of the Terminal-Warehouse Complex (ACU TSK) have been considered. It reveals advantages, shortcomings, prospects of development.

On the basis of the obtained data, a prototype of the automated container placement system was developed, comparisons were made with the available software, conclusions were made.