[17 JULY 2024] – BidBird, an innovator in maritime logistics technology, is launching its Monarch™, a groundbreaking freight management system set to transform container handling practices on vessels in port. The smart, durable, and easy-to-use Monarch™ bundle shipping containers together, significantly reducing lifting and picking times, enhancing efficiency and bolstering safety.
Two sizes of clips have been designed, bundling ISO 668 20-ft or 40-ft containers into groups of either two with the Dragonfly™ or four with the Monarch™. This innovative approach reduces picking times by up to 50% or 75%, respectively. This enhancement not only boosts productivity and offers a substantial return on investment by enabling ports to handle more cargo in less time but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint of ports worldwide.
Bundling containers enhances their stability against wave action, reducing the risk of overboard losses in adverse weather conditions. This stability not only ensures the safety of the cargo but also offers potential reductions in insurance premiums for shipping companies.
The Monarch™ integrates lashing rods, reducing the number of loose rods on a lashing bridge. This innovation minimizes trip hazards and the risk of falling objects, thereby decreasing lashing-related injuries among stevedores and reducing workers’ compensation claims.
To accompany the launch, BidBird will initially offer spreader bars for use with quay or mobile cranes. Proactive port operators can opt to modify gantry cranes to handle the increased weight. Ship cell guides will also require light modifications to accommodate this new system seamlessly.
“Monarch™ is set to revolutionize maritime logistics by delivering unprecedented efficiency, safety, and economic advantages,” said President Trevor Pan of BidBird. “With patents pending, this innovative product is destined to become a cornerstone of modern shipping practices.”
