In consideration of functional orientation and characteristics of Huizhou Quanwan coal terminal project, this paper focuses on the analysis and comparison of two bulk cargo storage yard handling process layouts of parallel quay line layout and vertical quay line layout in terms of technology and economy from various aspects. It aims to enlarge the working range of single stacker-reclaimer and make good use of storage yard equipment efficiently, and to provide reference for a similar yard design of bulk cargo terminal.