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A system of single or multiple modules with self driving capabilities specifically for the movement of single or multiple shipping containers with a single operator on foot using a ‘wireless control unit’ to imitate commands to the individual modules, inter-connected to act in concert. As the units

A system of single or multiple modules with self driving capabilities specifically for the movement of single or multiple shipping containers with a single operator on foot using a ‘wireless control unit’ to imitate commands to the individual modules, inter-connected to act in concert. As the units are configured from one (1) to forty-five (45) containers, the modules are connected utilizing the specialty pin assembly inherent to the invention. The invention has the capability to articulate in the vertical plane, allowing the complete modular unit to transverse inclines; declines and slight obstructions while in the normal operational environment. This accommodates ramps up or down onto the barges, or onto surfaces in the receiving ports. The ‘wireless control unit’ also allows the operator and the Command and Control operations to visualize the individual module while transversing all surfaces allowing for the visualization of the stack in a three dimensional display.

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1. A system capable of moving a standard or modified (length extended) shipping container of twenty foot (20′); forty foot (40′); forty-five foot (45″) and other additional lengths widths and heights, as the contemplated invention is fully adjustable, comprised of; a. a container mover module includ

1. A system capable of moving a standard or modified (length extended) shipping container of twenty foot (20′); forty foot (40′); forty-five foot (45″) and other additional lengths widths and heights, as the contemplated invention is fully adjustable, comprised of; a. a container mover module including a steel main frame component consisting of three (3) main short primary members and two (2) main long members;b. a series of four (4) actuating electric ball wheels per module that are omnidirectional, the series providing movement of the container carrier in any direction; wherein movement is initiated by a remote control command unit and,c. at least two (2) rechargeable batteries to provide energy to move under controlled circumstances, the fully loaded system,d. A series of steel cross members and rod adjustable diagonal members; and,e. A opposing pin connection assembly points allowing for the use of the contemplated invention to be assembled to meet any size shipping container and for the ability for modules of the invention to articulate in a vertical plane to allow for a smooth transition up ramps or inclines, and over bumps and transitions of heights from one deck onto another; and,f. a pin assembly lifting lug which allows for the lifting or lowering of a single or multiple module unit by either crane or elevator; and,g. a module connecting capability where containers can be stacked by container loaders, container stackers or overhead gantry type container cranes up to five (5) high, reinforced as required and/or connected to additional modules;h. a series of lift and slide shocks to assist in defined and stable movements of the container mover relative to the decks of the offshore platforms, barges and/or surfaces of ports;i. a sliding reinforced locking rail assembly, which immobilizes the modules from being able to articulate in the vertical plane, while lifting or lowering operations are underway;j. a series of electro-hydraulic pumps used to imitate locking of the pin connection by a locking rail assembly;k. a supplemental and ancillary reinforcement set of steel angles to further insure the stability of the containers while in being lifted and lowered or while in transit,l. a sensor array displayed on the operators digital HD display, indicating the relative positioning of the container mover to the platform deck, the barge deck, and the port surfaces;m. a wireless single operator control panel unit for each individual container mover having sensing and communications capabilities; and,n. a wireless single operator control panel unit for each container mover of monitoring respective configuration and size to be monitored and tracked by the command and control operations of each platform, barge and/or port. 2. The system and methods of claim 1, and wherein the system can work on all types of shipping environments including but not limited to, offshore sea ports, shipping barges and existing ports and surfaces. 3. The system and methods of claim 2, wherein said rechargeable power storage system will collect and store energy, and deliver electric energies by transferring into the container module drive motor and hydro-electric pistons. 4. The system and methods of claim 3, wherein the system will not compromise the actual operation of, or the safety of the offshore sea port, barges or port systems that the invention is being integrated into. 5. The system and methods of claim 4, wherein the system can be used regardless of shipping container type, standard weights and sizes and a system that can be reconfigured and resized to meet any and all requirements. 6. The system and methods of claim 5, wherein the invention and its rechargeable power generating system is highly adaptable to every type of geographic and weather environment. 7. The system and methods of claim 6, wherein the invention can be reconfigured to include specialty containers selected from a list including refrigerated containers and liquids carrying containers. 8. The system and methods of claim 7, wherein the number of modules deployed will correspond directly to the through-put requirements of the offshore sea port, the delivery barges and the existing primary and intermodal ports. 9. The system and methods of claim 8, wherein that near future development alternate drive wheel or track assembly types will be considered as inherent to the invention. 10. The system and methods of claim 9, wherein offers that the invention has many manifestations as to specific applications in terms of types of environments, and wherein all components are inter-changeable and compatible throughout the entire system. 11. The system and methods of claim 10, wherein offers that a corresponding development of specialty regional container ports and or receiving areas will result and that these operations that are directly a result of the invention.