From Ships to Shores
Abstract Ship-to-shore gantry cranes are a cornerstone of global port operations, responsible for moving goods on and off massive container ships. But the fundamental A-frame design has remained the same for more than 70 years. But technological advances in electronics, automation, and sustainability are reshaping how these machines operate.
Authors
- Tom Gibson
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mechanical Engineering
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2026-jan1
- Primary Topic
- Maritime Ports and Logistics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00