VERTEX
Keywords:
VERTEX, Container storage, Port operations, Space utilisation, Vertical storage systemAbstract
Limited capacity is one of the major problems in warehouses and ports. Jalil (2026) states that cargo increase creates high pressure on the ports and the whole logistic network. A vertical storage system called VERTEX is developed by our team to solve the problem. The system is developed to help make the best use of space by loading containers on a base that has an elevator system that allows dropping them in the fixed compartments. With the help of the system, workers will get the ability to access containers whenever needed. The aim of the new system is to optimise processes in the warehouse, make fewer unnecessary moves, and use less land. The system needs more engineering solutions, financial estimation, and safety testing before applying it commercially.
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