APM Terminals and Rocsys have joined forces to deploy hands-free charging at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam.
The collaboration introduces Rocsys’ advanced charging systems to the terminal, supporting the port’s sustainability and electrification goals.
“By deploying Rocsys’ hands-free charging solutions we make a significant step forward in achieving our vision of a fully electric, autonomous and sustainable terminal,” said Harold Kunst, chief executive of APM Terminals MVII.
“There can be no fully autonomous operations without hands-free charging, and by integrating this innovative solution, we are enhancing efficiency and improving worker safety while advancing the decarbonisation of our terminal operations.”
The partnership will enable round-the-clock hands-free charging of 30 Terberg electric automated terminal trucks, each equipped with Embotech’s Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Kit.
The hands-free charging system minimises manual processes, reducing exposure to hazards and facilitating fully autonomous vehicle operation. Rocsys’ open-standard technology ensures compatibility across a wide range of vehicle fleets, whilst its portal provides real-time monitoring and control.
“The future of mobility is autonomous, and true autonomous mobility is only achieved through hands-free charging,” said Crijn Bouman, chief executive and co-founder of Rocsys.
“This partnership shows how our hands-free charging solution, using standardised interfaces according to the ZEPA agreement, is essential for enabling autonomous port operations, supporting our partners’ journeys towards higher efficiency and greater levels of innovation.”
