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Shipping Automation's Impact
- Automation in shipping has decreased human labor for decades.
- Larger ships and smaller crews reduce labor costs per cargo ton.
Automated Terminals in the US
- Four partially automated shipping terminals exist in the US.
- These terminals, like TraPac in Los Angeles, decrease longshore work.
Slow Automation Adoption
- Port automation technology isn't new; Rotterdam's first automated terminal opened in 1990.
- High implementation costs and minimal productivity gains hinder widespread adoption.