APM Terminals' Pier 400 in Los Angeles is the largest privately-run container terminal in the Western Hemisphere. With safety and efficiency at the heart of this modernised operation, the team at Pier 400 adopted DHI’s NCOS ONLINE Yardsafe system to simultaneously increase yard productivity and improve safety ratings.

DHI’s solution provided Pier 400 with 48-hour advance warning of container toppling risk in the yard, down to each individual box. Through an interactive 3D display, operators can see exactly which containers are at risk of toppling based on container position, weight and wind conditions. They can also export a list of critical stacks in need of adjustment to maintain a safe operating environment.

By implementing DHI’s NCOS ONLINE Yardsafe, APM Terminals' Pier 400 has achieved a remarkable 90% reduction in container rehandles. The system operated throughout 2024 and continues to deliver efficiency gains to the terminal. This improvement has not only increased operational efficiency but also minimised the risk of accidents, leading to smoother, more effective terminal operations.

DHI and APMT continue to improve the tool, which now encompasses sophisticated machine learning corrections to help improve forecasting of notoriously challenging Santa Ana events that impact the terminal. DHI and APMT expect to realise the first benefits of the improved system in 2025.