Remote-controlled container gantry crane

Portal trolley and AGV

With no human assistance needed, a second trolley places the containers on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or picks them up.

Sensors

A number of sensors permanently scan the environment, permitting a high degree of automation. They also increase safety – by preventing collisions with the ship, for example.

Office-based operator

Specially trained employees control the handling operation remotely via consoles, supported by software.

Check on the lashing platform

The containers are set down here and scanned by numerous cameras. The images are evaluated in an automated process. Two lashers and a marshal on the deck provide support.

Main trolley on the ship

With a spreader to lift the containers, this crane part shuttles back and forth between the ship and the platform in a semi-automated process.

Remote-controlled container gantry crane

Remote-controlled container gantry cranes like these are being installed at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg. The biggest difference to their predecessors: they no longer have a cabin for the crane operator. Specially trained dockers control them from an office building.

Jib length: 146 metres

Total weight: 1,650 tonnes

Total height: 83 metres

Lifting capacity: 80 tonnes (net)