PSA strengthens AGV fleet

Operating round the clock, the Kalmar AGVs will be used to transport containers between the quay side and the container yard completely without human drivers.

Ong Kim Pong, regional chief executive for Southeast Asia at PSA International, said: “Investing in advanced port technologies remains a key element in PSA’s development of our terminals in Singapore to meet the challenges of growing consolidation and mega-alliances calling at our port.”

“These new fully electric AGVs underline PSA’s commitment towards ensuring an environmentally friendly port, as well as to enhance the skills of our people in managing these technologies,” he added.

Emphasising PSA’s commitment to sustainable business and green port technologies, the new AGVs will be battery-powered for zero-emission operations in the port area.

Using state-of-the-art navigation systems, these AGVs will be integrated with the existing AGV system as part of on-going initiatives to develop port technology solutions for the future automated Tuas Terminal.

Of the 22 new units, 18 are being delivered by Finland-based Cargotec CHS, two by France-based Gaussin Manugistique, and two by Japan-based Toyota Industries. Microvast Power Systems will provide the battery systems for all of the AGVs on order.

Delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2017, and the new units will join the existing eight hybrid-powered AGVs operating at Pasir Panjang Terminal.