A yard that has plenty of space in the morning
A yard that has plenty of space in the morning can become crowded within a few hours. It is important for terminal operators to know what is happening in the yard right now. But it is equally important to know what the situation could look like over the next 48 to 72 hours.
How much space is available? Which areas are getting crowded? Which containers have been waiting for too long? Where should the next containers be placed? These questions can be difficult to answer when planners are working with old information.
A shift report, radio call or spreadsheet may show what happened earlier in the day. But by the time the planner receives that information, the situation in the yard may have already changed. This is where a digital twin can help.
Instead of relying on old reports, a digital twin can give terminal staff a live view of the yard. It can also help them prepare for what may happen next.
What a Live View Can Do
Many terminals use dashboards, manual reports or shift reports to keep track of yard operations. These tools can provide useful information.
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