Automated handling of shipping containers and connectors

A device that attaches twist lock connectors to shipping containers, the device comprising:

• a platform that receives a shipping container;
• a connector changer associated with the platform;
• a shuttle associated with the platform, wherein the shuttle moves along a first linear path parallel to a surface of the platform;
• and
• a first handler that transfers twist lock connectors between the connector changer and the shuttle,
• wherein the connector chancier moves along a second linear path that is perpendicular to the first linear path, and
• wherein the connector chancier attaches a selected twist lock connector to the shipping container.

A device that detaches twist lock connectors from shipping containers, the device comprising:

• a platform that receives a shipping container;
• a connector changer associated with the platform;
• a shuttle associated with the platform, wherein the shuttle moves along a first linear path parallel to a surface of the platform;
• and
• a first handler that transfers twist lock connectors between the connector changer and the shuttle,
• wherein the connector chancier moves along a second linear path that is perpendicular to the first linear path, and
• wherein the connector changer detaches a selected twist lock connector from the shipping container.