In order to ensure the efficient automation of horizontal transport equipment,the ability of the horizontal transport equipment route planning becomes the decisive factor for evaluating the system.Aiming at the problem of how to generate the optimal driving route for horizontal transport equipment in automated container terminals,we make a deep study on port layout,task partition,lane selection,route optimization and other aspects,and propose a scheme of automated guided vehicle operation route planning system.This system clarifies the factors to be considered in route planning,simplifies the calculation logic of path planning system,shortens the running distance of automated guided vehicle,and has important significance for improving horizontal transportation efficiency.