Regarding the layout of twistlocks destuffing stations for automated container terminals,in order to analyze the impact of different layout types of twistlocks destuffing stations on the efficiency of automated container terminals,this paper systematically studies the advantages and disadvantages of various twistlocks destuffing stations processes and their applicable scenarios.The layout of twistlocks destuffing stations is a core influencing factor of quayside operation area in automated container terminals.This paper adopts a combination of comparative analysis and simulation verification methods to determine the optimal solution for twistlocks destuffing technology in automatic container terminals from dimensions such as the quay crane system efficiency,equipment ratios,traffic smoothness and principal dimensions of quayside operation area.A systematic analysis is conducted on the layout and influence factor of the twistlocks destuffing stations for automatic container terminals,and a complete solution for twistlocks destuffing technology is proposed.The research results can provide decision basis for the process layout of automated container terminals.