New double-stack vehicle trials in Brisbane…

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A new double stacked container vehicle has been tested at the Port of Brisbane, Australia, by logistics specialist, Qube Logistics.

Qube Logistics, in conjunction with vehicle designer, The Drake Group, has successfully trialled its new Super B Double Stacked vehicle at the Port of Brisbane, the first time such a vehicle has been tested in Australia.

Working under stringent operating and safety conditions, the new Super B Double Stacked vehicle, which was designed by specialist The Drake Group, carried eight empty containers on a pre-defined route that covered both Qube’s port area and some public port roads. The ability to double-stack containers is fully compliant with load restraint requirements in Australia

Qube said that this activity was the first time any double stacked container vehicle had been tested on any public roads in Australia. The Drake Group simultaneously launched the 32m Super B-double trailer at the Brisbane Truck Show in June 2023.

Neil Stephens, CEO, PBPL (Port of Brisbane) offered congratulations on the trial being completed successfully, while highlighting the importance of the process: “This is a fantastic outcome for Qube and all parties involved…. as Port Manager, one of our key priorities is investing in infrastructure to support supply chain efficiency.”

Stephens further stressed that this test represented a clear demonstration of the potential for enhancements in operational efficiency in Brisbane, based on collaboration and innovation being achieved by Qube Logistics customers and partners, which include PBPL. “We were pleased to deliver road improvement works and upgrade the access/egress to a number of facilities to support this new vehicle and Qube’s innovation,” he added.

Sam Drake, Director, The Drake Group, endorsed these comments: “We’ve worked with the customer, the Port of Brisbane, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and other relevant authorities to come up with an approved Double Stack Container Super B-double Skel trailer combination that can be operated on the port precinct,” he said. “The purpose is to shift as many empty containers as possible in the most efficient way on the port precinct. So, we’re hoping that it’s something people see as a viable solution and get excited.”