"DB World" It is investing £170m in new container handling technology at a port "London Gateway"
Dubai, October 23 / WAM / DP World announced an investment worth £170 million to enhance container handling technologies at its London Gateway logistics complex.
This investment comes through the introduction of the Box Bay Empty Superstack system to the United Kingdom, following its success at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
This revolutionary system for floor storage of containers on raised platforms is a qualitative shift in how empty containers are stored and transported, as it relies on fully electric cranes to store 20- and 40-foot containers at a height of up to 16 floors, inside a closed and fully automated facility. This technology will enhance the storage capacity of the container yards in the port, and improve levels of safety and efficiency. operational, paving the way for a more digital and automated future of port operations globally.
The “Box Bay” system is being developed within a joint project between “DB World” and the German “SMS” group, as the electric cranes used provide a high capacity for precise handling, allowing containers to be retrieved and automatically delivered to the next stages of transportation.
The system features a flexible, modular architecture that allows it to be easily integrated into existing port operations, without the need for any modifications to the onshore or offshore infrastructure.
The Empty Superstack system will be installed at London Gateway’s fully electric fourth berth, providing storage capacity for up to 27,000 20-foot TEUs, with significant gains in safety, operational efficiency and environmental performance, with the project scheduled to be completed in just over two years.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World Group, said: “BoxBay” technology is a qualitative leap in the way ports are managed and how containers are stored. It is scalable, automated and sustainable. By implementing it at London Gateway, we provide advanced solutions and technologies that speed up handling operations and significantly enhance safety levels.
For his part, Stephen Whittingham, Executive Vice President of Northern Europe at DB World, said: “This £170 million investment confirms DB World’s commitment to innovation at London Gateway. By adopting the Empty Superstack system from BoxBay, we will enhance the efficiency of our services, reduce the waiting time for trucks within the port, and save A smarter and safer working environment for our operational teams.
The BoxBay system proved its effectiveness in operational operations through extensive testing at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, where approximately 500,000 20-foot TEUs were handled using this technology.
The system is characterized by its modular design and ability to recover energy, making it one of the most advanced and sustainable container handling solutions in the world.
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