Automated Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for High-Throughput Yard Operations

Equipment Overview and Application Purpose

The Automated Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (ARTG) is an advanced yard handling solution designed to support high-throughput operations with minimal human intervention. By integrating automated control systems, intelligent positioning technology, and real-time data communication, the ARTG enables precise, repeatable, and efficient container handling across large-scale yard environments.

Automated RTG cranes are particularly suited for yards with high container turnover, labor cost constraints, or requirements for consistent operational performance. The system can operate in semi-automated or fully automated modes, ensuring stable productivity under continuous operation conditions.

Operational Challenges Addressed by Automation

Traditional manually operated yard cranes often face challenges such as inconsistent operating efficiency, labor dependency, safety risks, and limited scalability. Automated RTG cranes resolve these issues through:

• Reduced Labor Dependency
  Automated lifting, traveling, and positioning significantly decrease the need for on-site crane operators.

• Improved Handling Accuracy
  Intelligent positioning and anti-sway algorithms ensure precise container placement and reduced rehandling.

• Enhanced Operational Safety
  Integrated obstacle detection and collision avoidance systems minimize the risk of accidents.

• Consistent High Throughput
  Automation ensures stable cycle times and predictable handling capacity regardless of operator skill levels.

Industry Application Scenarios

Automated Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes are widely applied in:

• High-capacity container yards

• Automated logistics terminals

• Intermodal freight handling centers

• Industrial parks with centralized container storage

• Smart port and yard modernization projects

• Facilities implementing digital yard management systems

Technical Specifications

Optional Automation Modules and Smart Features

To meet different automation levels and integration requirements, the following options are available:

• Automatic container identification system

• Intelligent stacking and routing algorithms

• Remote operation and centralized control room

• Real-time operation data visualization

• Predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis

• Redundant communication and control networks

• Cybersecurity and system access control