China's smart port breaks world record with 62 containers handled hourly per crane

The automated container terminal at the Qingdao port in East China's Shandong province continues its technological advancements . This time with a new record in bridge crane efficiency . According to officials , a new record was set for the number of shipping containers processed with each automated bridge crane at the terminal moving more than 62 containers per hour . The intelligent control system can also achieve millisecond level spot selecting, dynamic data refreshing, and rapid equipment deployment which enhances the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of terminal operations . In April this year, the port completed another iteration and upgrade of its automated loading and unloading system . This also reduced the height of the spreader by 16.6 m, directly saving nearly 20 seconds in the operation time for loading and unloading a single container Many of the technological achievements carried out at the Qingdao port have been successfully implemented in other ports both at home and abroad , securing China's place as a global leader in intelligent terminals