APM Terminals (APMT) Maasvlakte II and Rocsys have joined forces to deploy hands-free charging at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam.
A critical component of the container terminal will now be powered by Rocsys charging systems, enabling seamless transportation of large volumes of goods distributed worldwide.
Rocsys supports open standards, ensuring compatibility with multi-brand vehicle fleets across diverse sectors, and through this partnership, Rocsys will enable 24/7 hands-free charging of 30 Terberg electric automated terminal trucks (ATTs), equipped with Embotech’s Level 4 AV Kit for autonomous operation.
The hands-free charging solution reduces reliance on manual processes, enhances worker safety by minimising human exposure, and paves the way for fully autonomous vehicle operations at the terminal.
Combined with the Rocsys portal, a monitoring and control platform, it reportedly offers seamless oversight and full control over the charging process. This collaboration highlights the role of hands-free charging solutions in advancing sustainable, efficient, and safe terminal operations.
Crijn Bouman, CEO and Co-founder of Rocsys, said: “The future of mobility is autonomous, and true autonomous mobility is only achieved through hands-free charging. We are excited about this collaboration with APM Terminals MVII, one of the largest and most advanced container terminals in Europe.
“This partnership shows how our hands-free charging solution, utilising standardised interfaces according to the ZEPA agreement, is essential for enabling autonomous port operations, supporting our partners’ journey towards higher efficiency and greater levels of innovation.”
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Harold Kunst, CEO of APM Terminals MVII, added: “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.
“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.”