TMEIC Automates Khalifa Port’s Phase II Expansion at Abu Dhabi Terminals
TMEIC and longtime partner Konecranes deliver enhanced safety and efficiency to another major port.
ROANOKE, Va. (December 4, 2018) - Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) has been selected to provide industrial drive and automation solutions, including automation of the Landside Transfer Zone (LSTZ), for a second major expansion at Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT).
The Phase II expansion project includes 54 Konecranes Automated-Stacking Cranes (ASC) at the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT). TMEIC previously provided automation solutions for 52 Konecranes ASCs during Phase 1 of the project, commissioned in December 2012.
“TMEIC and Konecranes have worked extremely well together over the years, delivering multiple projects on time and on budget to ADT and other major ports around the world,” said Darren Honaker, TMEIC Industrial Systems Commercial Leader. “This second expansion with ADT solidifies a great partnership and we look forward to delivering another exceptional automation project for a client that trusts TMEIC to go above and beyond to meet deadlines and deliver positive results.”
“We value our partners at TMEIC because of our shared focus on delivering customer-centric services that increase the value and effectiveness of our clients’ businesses,” said Jussi Sarpio, Director, ASC and RMG Cranes at Konecranes. “Konecranes serves as a unique source of global experience and local know-how, and we’re excited for the opportunity to empower ADT’s lifting solutions, increase safety, and enhance productivity.”
In addition to supplying over 300 TMEIC TMdrive®-10e2 industrial drives, the Phase II automation package will incorporate TMEIC’s state-of-the-art, laser-based Maxview® and Maxspeed® crane control systems for labor savings, increased yard productivity, reduced equipment maintenance and improved safety. Equipment delivery will commence in September 2019 and is scheduled to be completed during 2020.
TMEIC’s unique technology fully automates high speed movement and placement of both 20- foot and 40-foot containers. Maxspeed® crane control systems provide optimum crane operation and increased production rates through enhanced operator joystick reaction time and precise control. TMEIC’s Maxview4D™ solution will fully automate the LSTZ, providing fully autonomous landing on any top-loaded container handling equipment, including road chassis. The advanced solution solves challenges at ports around the world struggling to reduce their carbon footprint, while improving terminal throughput and efficiency.
TMEIC and Konecranes have a long history of working together to support ports worldwide, including the historic expansion currently underway at the Port of Virginia, USA.
