Operating 50-Meter Cargo Cranes…Remotely. An International Application

October 19, 2022

 

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The port of Busan in South Korea is one of the world’s busiest – and now, one of the world’s most technologically advanced. ABB automation technology means that the quay cranes and yard cranes at Busan Container Terminal can be completely cabinless, operated remotely by controllers in an office – a huge gain in safety, quality of life, and reliability.

 

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