Hong Kong & London — March 14, 2012 - DP World London Gateway CEO Simon Moore today announced at the TOC Asia conference that the company has placed an order for the industry’s most advanced terminal operating system from Navis to ensure a fast, efficient and reliable operation.
London Gateway, which combines the UK’s new deep-water container port and Europe’s largest logistics park, opening 2013, has selected SPARCS N4, from Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, for managing the movement of cargo through the port.
SPARCS N4 will run automated processes at the port’s gate, in the container yard with its automated container handling equipment, and at the rail terminal. In addition, SPARCS N4 will manage the transfer of containers to and from the adjacent logistics park.
The new port, which is just 25 miles east of central London, will deliver a significant increase in vessel handling productivity and it’s essential that high speeds are maintained throughout the port and logistics park operations. Therefore, the selection of the terminal’s operating system was a key decision.
London Gateway CEO Simon Moore said: “We will ensure London Gateway sets world class standards of productivity and customer service.
“Central to achieving this goal is the ability to move, track and store containers efficiently, which our partners Cargotec and Navis, will help us accomplish.”
The project is the first joint Navis-Cargotec deployment of software with automated container handling equipment. The new system is tried and tested in other terminals within DP World, including Antwerp.
Navis and Cargotec teams are now working closely on the integrated deployment of the Navis Terminal Operating System and an Automated Equipment Control System.
Construction is well underway at London Gateway. From Q4 2013 onwards, it will give global shippers unique access to a deep-sea port in the heart of the UK market directly connected to distribution centres, reducing landside haulage costs in supply chains.
“We are pleased with London Gateway’s decision to choose us as their partner in this very important project,” said Bill Walsh, Navis, President and CEO.
“As our first joint Navis and Cargotec deployment of software with automated cargo handling equipment, we look forward to providing London Gateway with a solution and partnership that will result in a modern and efficient terminal.”
Late last year, Cargotec announced it had signed a cooperative agreement with DP World London Gateway to supply automated stacking cranes and straddle carriers.
