The following table describes the available block types. For information on block orientation, see About slot positions in yard blocks (on page 1). When you are configuring rail transfer zones, see the Prestage Groups (on page 1) tab for additional information
Table: Block types descriptions
|
Type |
Description |
General Type |
|---|---|---|
|
ASC |
Slot-specific area serviced by automated stacking cranes (ASC). |
Stack
|
|
Building |
Non-container area.
|
Non-stack |
|
Buffer Heap |
Heap areas specifically for containers that are discharged from a vessel (at quay) or for containers that need to be placed in a specific position (at yard). |
Non-stack |
|
Chassis |
Slot-specific area for wheeled chassis. Also used for landside transfer zones for ITVs. |
Stack |
|
Forklift or Top Picks |
Slot-specific grounded area for forklifts. |
Stack |
|
Heap |
Heap areas carry containers, but not in specific locations. |
Non-stack |
|
Hopper |
Container used for bulk material such as grain. |
Non-Stack |
|
List Deprecated for version 2.2 |
List areas carry containers, but not in specific locations. (automatically converts to Heap, for compatibility) |
Non-stack |
|
Parallel Buffer |
Straddle-type stack block (covering the area parallel to the quay where AGVs wait for orders) that typically has only one column and as many rows as needed. |
Stack |
|
Straddle |
Slot-specific grounded area for Straddle Carriers. |
Stack |
|
Straddle Grid
|
Replaces logical block "LANE". Default location for new block bins is Truck; default WQ - Road. |
Stack |
|
Transfer Zone - Straddle |
A transfer zone serviced by straddle carriers. Straddle transfer zones include grounded slots for direct interchange. |
Stack |
|
Transfer Zone - Transtainer |
A transfer zone specific for transtainer (RTG) or ASC/C-ARMG stack blocks designated for side-loading operations and serviced by internal or external trucks. |
Stack |
|
Transfer Zone - Wheeled |
A transfer zone serviced by internal or external trucks. Wheeled transfer zones can also be configured for indirect interchange via racks. |
Stack |
|
Transtainer |
Slot-specific grounded area for transtainer (sometimes called rubber tired gantry cranes, or RTGs). |
Stack |
|
Warehouse stacked inside |
Slot-specific grounded area for containers inside a warehouse. |
Stack |
|
Warehouse stacked outside |
Slot-specific grounded area for containers outside a warehouse. XPS considers this block type for move distance calculation of housekeeping moves to the warehouse. |
Stack |
|
Warehouse Heap - inside |
Heap area specifically for containers inside a warehouse. |
Non-stack |
|
Warehouse Heap - outside |
Heap area specifically for containers outside a warehouse. |
Non-stack |
|
Wheeled Heap |
Heap areas specifically for containers on chassis. |
Non-stack |