Multi-facility operator managing 26,000+ container locations daily
High-volume loading/unloading with complex yard movement patterns
Container positioning requiring minimal retrieval shuffles
Replace basic rules with AI that considers future access needs
Crowded patches while other areas stayed underused
Containers buried behind others requiring constant rearrangement
Hard to modify rules for import/export/empty handling
Placement ignored upcoming retrieval requirements
More fuel, equipment wear, and time per container
Groups 20ft/40ft, import/export/empties into dedicated areas
Follows structured A-B-C patterns within grouped zones
Prioritizes lower levels to reduce future reshuffling needs
Combines proximity, level, and distance for best placement
Instant recommendations during yard operations
Connects with existing yard management tools
Evaluates and scores potential locations algorithmically
Handles real-time AI logic and computation efficiently
Secure web interface and backend structure
Fast in-memory yard state and scoring data access
Integrates with TOS and yard equipment systems
Proximity, level, distance optimization
Faster placement decisions with confident system recommendations
Reduced fuel and equipment wear from fewer unnecessary moves
Easy adaptation to new rules and yard configurations
Even distribution reduced congestion at high volumes
Shifts focus to value-adding movements only
Intelligent placement reduces reshuffling requirements
Lower fuel and maintenance across equipment fleet
Quick rule changes without system rework
Higher utilization without added congestion
Reliable placement patterns simplify scheduling
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