Terminal planning and optimisation tools

Total Soft Bank and AKQUINET PORT CONSULTING were not only providing the simulation technology and knowledge, but furthermore supported us with deep knowledge in port operation. In this way we jointly optimised the first ideas.

Dongwon Global Terminal’s innovative approach to integrating the Digital Twin environment with real AGVs to streamline the validation process is truly commendable.

It is inspiring to see how Dongwon Global Terminal is tackling challenges head-on and setting new standards for efficiency and innovation in the industry.

It helped in the decision to decide equipment combinations and equipment specifications that could meet the expected operating productivity in the layout design stage.

We build our own simulation models to evaluate different operations modes such as rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTGC) vs rail-mounted gantry crane (RMGC) and automation modes like automated guided vehicle (AGV) vs automated straddle carrier (Auto-SC). These models are also used for terminal layout planning for civil engineering design and capacity planning.

We are using CHESSCON for our strategic planning for many years already. We have it integrated into our terminal development and decision taking process for any major terminal project – be it new equipment, terminal expansion or even new terminals. My team is doing most of the simulation ourselves and for complex cases and new items we can always count on the knowledge and experience from the CHESSCON team.

Hence Gulftainer has gained confidence in this testing method and are looking forward to deploy this technology again to test bigger scenarios including their Khorfakkan Container Terminal before implementing the TOS there as well. After the successful implementation, Chesscon Virtual Terminal can be used for continuous improvement of processes and further raising efficiency and evaluating future capital investments.

We - as Marport - have been using CHESSCON Capacity & Simulation tools since 2016. We are extremely satisfied with CHESSCON results which let us compare our future construction and extension plans. From the kick off meeting, ISL team always has positive approach to our various requests which were in connection with our terminal's design and circumstances. ISL team is not only in a positive manner to our requests but also they are really flexible, prompt and solution oriented.

The student report provided an excellent contribution to the design process of our stacking area.

Thanks to AKQUINET's control software, the ALP application can be fully controlled and monitored remotely. This is a centrepiece of the application. AKQUINET developed the software in close consultation with us and exactly according to our wishes.