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Vessel Yard Management

Vessel yard management coordinates storage and movement of containers and general cargo at a ship's berth location.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Vessel yard management coordinates storage and movement of containers and general cargo at a ship's berth location. It is updated constantly: which containers are where, which must be discharged next, which are still to be loaded? The system minimizes vessel waiting time ("ship delays"), maximizes use of ground space, and ensures timely inbound and outbound flows. In modern container terminals, this is often managed through digital yard management software that tracks container positions in real time.

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