Compared with traditional container terminals，the existing automated container terminals have a low financial benefit index. In view of this，this paper carries out an in-depth study on the economic and social benefits of automated container terminals. In addition，the paper utilizes qualitative and quantitative analysis to expound on the positive effects of automated container terminals in optimizing working conditions，improving logistics efficiency，leading technological changes，reducing energy consumption，achieving zero carbon emissions，and creating other social and economic benefits. As a result，automated container terminals are of comprehensive and profound significance and will be a development trend of container terminals. As technologies get mature，automated container terminals will gradually show their advantages. Therefore，it is of practical significance to popularize and construct automated container terminals.