Automated container terminals use container handling equipment that requires no human interaction and can be operated using hardware, software, and terminal operating systems (TOS). The first container terminal with full automation features became operational two decades ago. The initial automated container terminal was in the Netherlands, (ECT Delta). The container terminals are built with automated stacking cranes (ASCs) and some terminals use automated guided vehicle (AGV).Automated container terminals are intended for the handling and stacking of cargo into or out of container. Shipping ports and container terminals play a crucial role in facilitating global trade. The use of automation has boosted the volume of ship-borne world trade significantly. Despite these facts, there are several containers terminals in the marine industry, and most of the companies remain small with minimal market share. Most of the cargo is transported in huge ships (also called mega ships). Shipping is widely popular in international trade as it remains the cheapest

means of transport across borders and continents.

PART 01: Executive summary 5

PART 02: Scope of the report 16

PART 03: Research Methodology 21

PART 04: Introduction 24

Key market highlights 24

PART 05: Market landscape 26

Market overview 26

Five forces analysis 30

PART 06: Market segmentation by degree of automation

31

Global automated container terminal market by degree of

automation 31

PART 07: Geographical segmentation 34

Global automated container terminal market by

geography 34

Automated container terminal market in APAC 35

Automated container terminal market in EMEA 36

Automated container terminal market in Americas 37

PART 08: Market drivers 39

Growing adoption of automated terminal operating

systems and software 39

Rising need for automation in container terminals 40

Reduction in environmental and societal impacts 40

Increase in productivity of terminals 41

PART 09: Impact of drivers 42

PART 10: Market challenges 43

Complexity and high cost involved in automation

upgrades 43

Steep hurdles in achieving productivity targets 44

Unprecedented challenges faced by mega ships 45

PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges 46

PART 12: Market trends 47

Growing number of new terminals with the adoption of

automation 47

Increasing adoption of automation in equipment handling

systems 48

Widened scope for greenfield and brownfield container

terminal projects 49

PART 13: Vendor Landscape 50

Competitive scenario 50

Prominent vendors 50

Other prominent vendors 51

PART 14: Key vendor analysis 52

ABB 52

CARGOTEC 53

Konecranes 55

ZPMC 57

PART 15: Appendix 59

List of abbreviations 59

PART 16: Explore Technavio 60