Use of Digital Twins to Smooth the Implementation of STS Crane Automation: Bridging the Gap Between Technology, Process, and People

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Ilse Houting, Director, Ops Factor, Raimo Nikkila, co-owner and Director, Mevea Ltd, and Douwe Wagenaar, Manager of Remote Control & Simulation for Cranes, Siemens Nederland
Ilse Houting, Director, Ops Factor, Raimo Nikkila, co-owner and Director, Mevea Ltd, and Douwe Wagenaar, Manager of Remote Control & Simulation for Cranes, Siemens Nederland

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Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes are the key equipment of a container terminal, and their productivity is the key for the whole terminal success.

Larger ships are driving bigger STS cranes and larger call sizes. Lifting heights and trolley travel distances are increasing and the operator job’s is becoming more demanding. In order to increase productivity and meet all the associated challenges, ports are investing in STS cranes automation and moving to remote operations.

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