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Port Automation Engineer
Modernises container ports with automated cranes and vehicles
£50k–£100k Automation-driven
What it involves
Implements and maintains automated container handling systems — cranes, guided vehicles and yard management software — that dramatically increase port throughput.
Skills & knowledge needed
Industrial automationPLC programmingLogistics systemsSystems integrationMaintenance engineering
Why it's emerging now
Global trade growth requires ports to move more containers without proportional increases in land or labour.
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