That gap is now showing up clearly in dock and yard operations. The intent gapAccording to C3 Solutions’ 2026 State of Dock & Yard Management survey, 72.7% of respondents are exploring dock and yard automation over the next one to two years. It suggests the market does not need to be convinced that dock and yard operations require improvement. For dock and yard operations, that distinction is especially important. Dock and yard modernisation is not just about buying software, adding a dashboard or automating a narrow task.