Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Terminal D took a major step to becoming a “smart” terminal when it welcomed the arrival of 6 autonomous trucks for a period of testing.
The trucks are equipped with a smart operating system and are fully powered by electricity which, in addition, will also help the terminal to achieve its goal of being an eco-friendly facility.
The trucks will be tested for a period of up to one year. They are equipped with a smart operating system, which includes an advanced AI machine-learning technology and a wireless charging system, as well as ‘LiDAR’ light detection and range technology
Commenting on the occasion, Stephen Ashworth, managing director, Thailand & South East Asia of Hutchison Ports, stated:
The Q Truck continues to push the envelope for port innovation and along with our other already and soon-to-be implemented innovations, such as remote controlled crane-technology, online e-tracking services, gate automation and blockchain technology, we are rapidly approaching our goal of becoming the nation’s first fully-developed ‘smart port’
