Cosco Abu Dhabi Container Station announced that it has launched a self -driving truck system in Khalifa Port.
The system, which is the first of its kind in the ports of the Middle East region, includes six electric truck.
The Cosco Abu Dhabi Container Station - the first station established by the Cosco Navigational Company for Ports Ltd. Cosco navigational company outside China - and the Khalifa port, which is the most advanced ports in the world, will continue to explore more modern technologies that would enhance the effectiveness of performance and keep pace with modern developments in the sector.
The six trucks are employed at the station and allocated to support the loading and unloading activities of ships in the container yard, after the success of the two -month experimental stage.
Self -driving trucks of the "L5" category were manufactured by the "Komulo" company, "Shanghai and Westwal Lab", which is equipped with a surround sensor system that covers an angle of 360 degrees around the vehicle, with a traffic control and driving system, which allows operators to controlTrucks and transportation of fresh, refrigerated containers and container containers.
The launch of this modern system embodies the keenness of Khalifa Port to continue to develop its services by adopting the latest smart solutions and employing them for the benefit of its employees..
The "Q-Terx" trucks are characterized by high levels of stability and efficiency, and they are environmentally friendly as they are equipped with 281 kW batteries capable of carrying 80 tons and traveling 200 km and working for 44 hours continuously.
The electrical systems of these trucks are also provided with a temperature control system, which helps in prolonging the battery life in harsh climatic conditions.
This step reinforces the position of the Cosco Abu Dhabi container and Khalifa port as one of the most advanced marine facilities in the region, and reflects its commitment to employ the latest technical innovations.
Self -driving trucks are expected to reduce operational costs, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a large percentage compared to traditional trucks, as well as a solution to ensure business continuity in the event of any crises that hinder the work of human cadres.
Nasser Al -Busaidi, Executive Vice President, Cosco Abu Dhabi container, said:.
He continued: Besides high efficiency and tangible decline in costs, new trucks allow ensuring the continuity of our operations for longer periods and continuing to work in the circumstances where business continues is facing great challenges..Expressing their aspiration to achieve full benefit from the capabilities provided by these self -driving trucks in the coming months.
For his part, Saif Al Mazrouei, Head of the Ports Sector in Abu Dhabi Ports, said that the creation of the desired transformation in the marine and logistical sectors is mainly based on innovative smart technologies, and the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Container Station that employed this system to facilitate its operations and improve the experience of its customers, in the framework of commitmentThe constant adopting the latest smart solutions with the aim of consolidating the position of Khalifa Port as a pioneering sea center in the Middle East region.
He added that the use of solutions supported by the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation and transition to electrical energy sources allows companies to achieve higher levels of efficiency, and also makes their operations more sustainable and less expensive.
In conjunction with the release of self-driving trucks, the project witnessed the addition of a system for managing the truck fleet that aims to oversee the operations of "Q-Trix" trucks.Within the station makes the management of the entire operations in it easier.