According to the engineering characteristics of Yangshan deepwater port phase IV project,we choose the automatic handling technology system.Optimizing the equipment selection and layout of container terminal automation technology,we solve problems including connection between the wharf handling and horizontal transportation system,the capacity of container yard restricted by the narrow land,balanced utilization of the RMG between the seaside and the landside in one yard,high handling costs of long-distance round-trip,etc.,and lay a solid basis for giving full play to the superiority of the automatic container terminal.