NIRO has its new location in the direct vicinity of the Port of Dortmund. At Kanalstrasse, too, it is clear to see how actively this port terminal, with 60,000 m² of terminal space on Kanalstrasse and an additional 30,000 m² of external storage space, is integrated as a hub in the global movement of goods.
Overall, the movement of goods has increased worldwide – also due to increased handling of consumer goods. With rising energy costs and a general increase in environmental awareness, attention is turning to the possibilities of reducingCO2 emissions at these central transshipment points. The first steps towards “green ports” can already be taken with solutions from VAHLE. The use of renewable energy and electric vehicles as well as more efficient and environmentally friendly production processes can contribute to this change. Supporting the automation and modernization of port infrastructures through reliable solutions for energy and data transmission can also have a sustainable effect.
VAHLE has developed various electrification and automation solutions for terminal automation in this area, which can make the operation of container terminals in ports much more efficient.
One example is the further development of secure communication technology, which enables ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to be operated wirelessly and facilitates automation in the terminal through interference-free real-time data communication. For new cranes, this leads to a reduction in weight and therefore lower maintenance costs and cost savings.
Another example is the optimized electrification solutions for Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes, which offer reliable data communication in addition to electrification. This enables fully automatic control of the ERTG cranes safely and conveniently from an operator’s desk. In this way, VAHLE is helping to equip port terminals worldwide with state-of-the-art energy transmission solutions. However, these are just two exemplary solutions that help to make a container terminal sustainable.
Our member company from Kamen has numerous solutions and systems available for the “green port”. NIRO is impressed by the possibilities for increasing efficiency and reducing emissions in container port operations and is now taking an even more interested look across the road to the Port of Dortmund. To find out more about zero emission measures, how they can help future-proof a port and gain further insights, don’t miss the new VAHLE Knowledge Blog: “Zero Emission – The road to a green port terminal”.
