Cavotec and EVIAS have signed an exclusive distribution agreement to bring automatic ground-based charging technology to ports, targeting the electrification of horizontal transport.<\/p>\n
Under the agreement, Cavotec will be EVIAS\u2019s exclusive distributor and installer for the port segment globally. The technology will be commercialised under the \u2018Cavotec powered by EVIAS\u2019 co-branding, extending Cavotec\u2019s existing electrification portfolio beyond cranes and vessels into terminal operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cEVIAS\u2019s fully automatic charging technology fits naturally into the demanding operational environments of our port customers,\u201d said David Pagels, chief executive of Cavotec.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership enables us to expand our offering into horizontal transport and provide customers with an increasingly integrated approach to port electrification.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partnership comes as container terminals face growing pressure to decarbonise operations while maintaining productivity. The Zero Emission Port Alliance estimates that between 33,000 and 47,000 new battery-electric container-handling vehicles will be ordered between 2025 and 2035.<\/p>\n
EVIAS\u2019s conductive charging system is designed for intensive fleet operations. A robotic arm mounted on the vehicle autonomously locates and connects to a charging rail embedded in the road. This allows vehicles to charge while driving or while waiting for containers to be loaded, reducing downtime and the need for dedicated charging areas.<\/p>\n
The system\u2019s modular design is also intended to support integration with existing port infrastructure. Only the rail segment directly beneath a charging vehicle is electrified, a feature designed to improve safety while enabling dynamic charging across busy terminal environments.<\/p>\n
The technology can be used for terminal tractors, automated guided vehicles and other intra-port container-handling equipment. Cavotec said the solution complements its existing automation technologies, including MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring and automated plug-in systems for rubber-tyred gantry cranes.<\/p>\n
\u201cPartnering with Cavotec is more than a distribution agreement\u2014it is a strong validation of the maturity and reliability of our technology,\u201d said Olivier Besson, co-founder and chief executive of EVIAS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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