Container yard refers to the site used for storing and managing containers. As an important part of the modern logistics system, container yard warehousing services provide necessary infrastructure and services for the transportation and storage of goods.
A. Entry and exit area: the entry and exit area is the main passage of the container yard, used for the transfer of goods and containers. This area is usually equipped with gates and other facilities to ensure the stable entry and exit of goods and containers.
B. Operation area: the operation area is the core area of the container yard for loading, unloading, stacking, and other operations. This area is usually paved with sturdy ground for carrying various equipment and goods. In this area, various equipment such as cranes and pile high machines can be found for convenient operation and movement of containers.
C. Storage area: the storage area is the main area of the container yard, which is used to store containers that are ready to be shipped or have arrived. This area is usually divided into different sections or sites, each of which is used to store containers of a specific type or belonging to a specific customer. Container stacking should comply with regulations to ensure stable and convenient operation.
D. Vehicle transportation area: the vehicle transportation area is the area where the container yard provides vehicle transportation services for goods and containers. This area is usually equipped with loading platforms, parking lots and other facilities to facilitate the easy access of vehicles such as trucks and trailers, and to provide convenient conditions for loading and unloading cargo and containers.
E. Office area: the office area is for the yard management staff to work and manage. It usually includes facilities such as office buildings, meeting rooms, rest rooms, restrooms, and office equipment for handling yard management related affairs.
The container yard provides a large number of sites for storing various types of containers, including TEUs and non-standard containers. This storage function enables effective management and scheduling of containers in the short term, thereby improving the efficiency of logistics transportation. Container yard warehousing services play a crucial role in container transportation systems, ensuring the efficiency of logistics transportation and reducing logistics costs.
In a word, various functional areas of the container yard can achieve convenient warehousing services. They cooperate with each other to ensure smooth flow of goods and stable arrival at the destination. The scientific and reasonable planning and management of these functional areas in container yard warehousing services can further improve the operational efficiency and service quality of container yards.