Digital transformation and technological innovation have made Jingjiang Port in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province, more competitive.
At present, with the smart control system integrating precise positioning, real-time modeling, hatch detection, and ship balance technologies, remote operation is now possible, preventing issues like ship imbalance and ensuring a smoother, more controlled loading process.
With the recent deployment of smart control systems on the fourth and fifth ship loaders, the port is becoming increasingly automated, according to Jin Hua, the port's engineering IT manager.
The intelligent remote control center of Jingjiang Port. [Photo/WeChat account: jingjiangfabu]
Currently, smart systems are installed on three bucket-wheel machines and five ship loaders, enabling fully automated, efficient operations.
The port is developing an intelligent unloading system, aiming for a fully automated process and exploring a model in which one person operates multiple machines, Jin said.
The port has also developed a production management system integrating all operational processes, breaking data barriers and forming a collaborative digital ecosystem. Through a combination of smart control, visualization, and management systems, overall efficiency has increased by approximately 30 percent, leading the Yangtze River bulk cargo ports.
In the first quarter, the port's throughput increased by 41 percent year-on-year, showing stable growth.
Jingjiang Port is a large-scale coal port along the Yangtze River coastline. [Photo/WeChat account: jingjiangfabu]