Cargo handling method
US11142411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/002
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The availability of a container crane or a dock is improved. A cargo handling method includes steps of: moving a lighter 601 to a different dock, the lighter 601 carrying a freight container wheeled platform 501 loaded on the lighter 601, the freight container wheeled platform 501 carrying a container 401 placed on the freight container wheeled platform 501 in a container yard; and unloading the freight container wheeled platform 501 from the lighter 601 to the different dock.
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