Valencia-based Zeleros has confirmed that it is to build a prototype of its Hyperloop project at the Port of Sagunto in Spain.
The project involves construction of its autonomous container transport system, SELF (Sustainable Electric Freight-Forwarder) as part of a land concession approved by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) Board of Directors.
The construction process commenced at the end of July 2022, with he aim of operations commencing by the end of this year. It comprises a 100m test track that enables the movement of containers in real-time scenarios.
David Pistoni, CEO, Zeleros, explains further: “The track will allow us to carry out two types of tests, one for speed and the other for weight and safety, with a view to its logistical usefulness.”
He added that the system itself consists of vehicles (or bogies) that are guided and propelled by the rails where the linear motor is installed, with the technology being used having been developed in conjunction with the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT).
Power for the process us via a 100 per cent electric linear motor, that can be fully automated and is similar to intralogistics systems already used in logistics warehousing. The operation helps to reduce emissions and offers greater efficiency for port operations, according to Zeleros.
Hamburger Hafen and Logistik (HHLA) in Germany launched a similar HyperPort project during 2021, in conjunction with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), so traction is growing across Europe for this technology use.
