Felixstowe Harbourpart of the Hutchison Ports network, and Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd (Westwell) have signed an agreement for 100 autonomous Q-Truck additional battery powered. The sequence follows the bidding and process exercise extensive testing and evaluationNO.

Hutchison Ports was first introduced Q-Truck Westwell at Terminal D of Laem Chabang port Thailand in 2020. Fifteen Q-Truck works in mixed mode without separation from other traffic and has handled more than 334,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) from launch. introduction.

Commenting on the deal, Clemence Cheng, CEO of Port of Felixstowe and CEO of Hutchison Ports, said “We are very happy to work in partnership with Westwell to present its innovative technology AI-powered to the port of Felixstowe. After the positive introduction of Autonomous trucks at our terminal in Thailand and after extensive and successful trials at Felixstowe, we launched the system in the UK. The new truck will improve efficiency and operational consistency of our container handling, as well as making a significant contribution to operations decarbonization in ports”.

Kenny Tan, president of Westwell, said: “Hutchison Ports is a major global partner for Westwell. As the world’s leading smart bulk logistics company, Westwell, with its holistic solutions in new energy autonomous driving, can help increase efficiency while reducing costs and offer choice sustainable development. The contract also marks a major development of Ainergy Westwell’s strategy of using artificial intelligence applications to reduce energy consumption and facilitate decarbonization. In this regard, we will continue to explore opportunities to commercialize new developments with Port Hutchison to complement the global logistics for sustainable development”.

Deliveries of the first autonomous trucks will start in September 2023.

New equipment is an important element of strategy port decarbonization. Harbor Hutchison has announced that the port of England will reach Scope 1 and Scope 2 net zero in 2035 as part of the group’s overall goals set according to the initiative’s net zero standards Science-Based Goals (SBTi). In addition to autonomous trucks, the port is investing in battery-powered conventional tractor units, replacing and redesigning yard cranes and buy electricity Only from certified renewable sources.

port of Felixstowe is part of Freeport East, one of twelve free harbors established in England. A key element of Freeport East’s strategy is encouraging innovation and investment. After autonomous truck signing ceremonyClemence Cheng and Kenny Tan had additional discussions on how to deliver the technology and The Westwell British Experience through the establishment of new facilities to Westwell in Freeport East.