CONPAS introduction to improve gate convenience
With the aim of improving convenience, Hanshin Port has introduced items such as portable terminal devices dedicated to CONPAS, as original functions of Hanshin Port. The operation of this began from March 29, 2024 in the Osaka Port Yumeshima Container Terminal and from September 27, 2024 in Kobe Port PC-18. Consideration of an introduction to the other terminals is ongoing.
Outline of CONPAS at Hanshin Port
Expected effects*2 and results of trial operations
(1) Carry-out/Carry-in reservations
The smoothing of trailer arrival times through the introduction of a reservations system
(2) Prior checks of carry-in/carry out information
The avoidance of trouble at the gates through prior checks of the carry-out information and collation of the carry-in information
(3) Utilization of PS cards* and portable terminal devices
Reduction of the processing time at gates through PS card touch processing and destination displays on portable terminal devices*3
- *PS card: An identification card issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to enable the smooth checking of entrance into international terminal facilities
(4) Utilization of reservation information and vehicle approach information
The improvement of yard processing efficiency through the utilization of vehicle information, etc., through CONPAS
Harbor roads
Results of trial operations
- ・Through measures such as the reservation system and the establishment of lanes only for CONPAS, almost all of the CONPAS vehicles arrived at the container terminal gate at the reserved time
- ・The time that CONPAS vehicles spent waiting before the gate for the Osaka Port DICT (actual carry-in and carry-out) was reduced by an average of 30 minutes compared to normal vehicles
- *5th trial operation at Osaka Port DICT and 4th trial operation at Kobe Port PC-18 (July to August, 2023)
Further future development
Work to expand the use of CONPAS while aiming to level out the trailer arrival times
Gates
Results of trial operations
- ・Gate processing times (actual carry-in/carry-out) were reduced by around one minute on average
- ・No waiting of CONPAS vehicles at gate due to carry-in form errors, etc.
- *2nd trial operation at Osaka Port DICT (August to September 2022)
- *2nd trial operation at Kobe Port PC-18 (August to September 2021)
- *5th trial operation at Osaka Port DICT and 4th trial operation at Kobe Port PC-18 (July to August, 2023)
Further future development
Work to expand the functions of CONPAS for more efficient gate work
Yard
Results of trial operations
- ・Construction of a data transmission function to send CONPAS reservation information, etc., to the terminal operation system
Further future development
Collaboration with terminal operating companies, etc., to aim to improve the efficiency of yard work through the use of CONPAS reservation information
- *1. Abbreviation of Container Fast Pass
- *2. Includes the expected effects of the measures for functional enhancement after the start of operations, and the expected effects of the coordination with other systems
- *3. Original function of CONPAS at Hanshin Port
Schedule for CONPAS introduction (Planned)
Main initiative examples
Container terminal redevelopment promotion
CONPAS introduction to improve gate convenience
Formation of a carbon neutral port (CNP) through hydrogen fuel
LNG bunkering for reduced environmental burden
Use of AI for preventive maintenance on gantry cranes
Strengthening of disaster prevention functions in light of typhoon damage
Investment overseas (Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Cambodia)
