Sagunto’s SELF

HYPERLOOP TEST-BED FOR PORT OF SAGUNTO

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has approved a concession in the Port of Sagunto to ZELEROS to carry out its pilot project, Sustainable Electric Freight-forwarder (SELF).

The SELF system consists of vehicles (or bogies) guided and propelled by the rails where the linear motor is installed. This technology has been developed together with the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT) and uses a 100 per cent electric linear motor, fully automated, and replicates intralogistics systems found in logistics warehouses. A reduction in emissions and improving port operation efficiencies are the targeted outcomes.

This pilot system is serving as a platform to demonstrate ZELEROS’ linear engine technology to move goods in ports with zero emissions and consists of a 100-metre shuttle where the linear motor will be subjected to several missions to validate the functionality of the system.

David Pistoni, Co-Founder and CEO, ZELEROS, confirms his plans for the technology. “Hyperloop technologies are also applicable to other sectors, such as the port sector, and with this pioneering pilot we will demonstrate and optimise the SELF system, accelerating the path towards its commercialisation that will allow its implementation in ports all over the world”.

Aurelio Martínez, President, PAV, notes: “The concession of this space to the Valencian start-up ZELEROS reaffirms Valenciaport’s commitment to innovation. Ports are spaces of innovation that host innovative experiences such as Zeleros; this is how progress is made towards increasingly sustainable, efficient and safe operations. And of course, with this project, the Port of Sagunto is sending out a clear message of identifying itself as an industrial and innovative enclave of reference in the Mediterranean for future generations.”

ZELEROS, is a Valencia-based technology company, specialising in the development of a hyperloop transport system, with an application aimed at decarbonising and automating container movements between terminals.

8 The port of Sagunto will see the implementation of a new hyperloop pilot programme, supporting more sustainable container movements

ITS LONG BEACH ORDERS NEW EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

International Transportation Service (ITS), based at the Port of Long Beach, USA has placed an order for fi ve new Paceco-Mitsui ship-to-shore (STS) gantries and fi ve rubber-tyred-gantries (RTGs).

The equipment will be delivered from Japan, by Mitsui E&S Machinery, in two shipments, with all equipment scheduled to be operational in early 2023.

With an outreach of more than 70m, the 5 x 65-ton capacity STS units will be added to the existing 10 cranes already at the terminal, although the operator says that the new additions will be the largest available at the facility.

In addition to the new equipment representing a modernisation programme at ITS, which is being undertaken to be able to support ships up to 24,000 TEU in size, the cranes offer increased safety and optimal productivity. Indeed, there will be an operator assist system, and laser and camera systems for anti-collision practices.

In addition, ITS has also placed an order for five near-zeroemission (NZE) model hybrid transtainer RTGs from Paceco. These RTGs are the latest generation of hybrid units, which specifically reduce the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by approximately 70 per cent compared to conventional RTGs.

BRIEFS

Bedeschi Deal

Bedeschi S.p.A. has confi rmed the take-over of Berga Golfetto Sangati bulk handling activities from Golfetto Sangati srl, eff ective January 1, 2022. Both companies specialise in bulk grain handling activities, but as a result of this transaction, Bedeschi has confi rmed that the deal will complete its capability to provide turnkey systems for grains & oilseeds highcapacity bulk handling. ECT Investment

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) and Sany Europe, part of Sany Heavy Industries of Changsha, China, signed a contract for the construction and delivery of three new quay cranes with an option for four more. The new cranes are part of an extensive investment programme at the ECT Delta terminal, which also includes hybrid automated guided vehicles, hybrid straddle carriers and multi-trailer tractors.

Huge Houston

The Port of Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal has received three new ZPMC-built neo-Panamax ship-toshore gantries featuring an outreach of 22 container rows wide. The new units will be operational in Summer 2022 and increase to a total of 28 the number ship-to-shore (STS) units deployed. 100t addition

Sennebogen telescopic cranes is now expanding its extensive portfolio of units with a new top-of-the-range model. It is a 100-tonne crane that will fi ll the gap between the existing models off ered by this specialist manufacturer. The new SENNEBOGEN 6103E is off ering a load capacity of 100-tonne and a maximum boom length of up to 62m.