Real-time software for box operations

The system, known as Flagship-RTS was trialled at the Port of Valencia with China Shipping (Spain). It plans transport resources, container repositioning movements and inventory levels simultaneously. Its real-time approach allows the terminal operation to be re-optimised throughout the day enabling both air pollution and congestion to be significantly reduced, as well as generating substantial savings for logistics operators and customers.

The tests show that it is capable of reducing wasted repositioning movements by up to 25% while saving 10-20% of transport costs through improved planning and faster response times. This reduction in wasted container handling operations in the terminal not only greatly improved efficiency but led to less congestion and increased safety.