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From April 17 to April 18, 2024, Container Terminal Automation Conference (Europe) 2024 themed "Terminal Automation, Digitalisation, Sustainability and Intermodality" was held in Spain, Europe. As an international leader in the logistics industry, Westwell provided its "AI and Green Energy" full-stack service at the conference. This showcased Westwell's cutting-edge automation service, varied application scenarios, and sustainable vision to the world, intending to move the development of the entire industry toward a more effective, greener, sustainable, and lucrative future.



Ji Zhang, Regional Director from Westwell, delivered an interesting speech at the conference, entitled "Navigating the Seas of Automation: Revolutionizing Container Ports Operation with Full-stack Automation Solution". He discussed how Westwell has successfully developed software & hardware incorporated automation solutions based on its positive global viewpoint, full-stack technical capabilities, and useful experience in application scenarios. This is a service that can be rapidly advertised for flexible applications in diverse logistical situations. It has been commonly used due to its high versatility, easy maintenance, and low cost, promoting the wise, green improvement of the logistics industry.

" Terminals are crucial in logistical situations. Westwell has actually extended its services to cover several scenarios and commercial applications throughout sea, rail, land, air, and factories", stated Ji. With the quick advancement of multimodal transport worldwide, container freight volume constantly increases, requiring greater functional effectiveness throughout the entire logistics industry. To enhance the functional effectiveness of the entire logistics market, the essential lies in integrating ingenious technologies into production to attain automation. "Westwell has actually established an extensive service comprising 'Smart & Green Port Operation System + Smart & Green Vehicles + Green Energy Infrastructure'. It has been used by over 200 significant customers across 18 nations and areas worldwide."







As Q-Tractor and clever transformation patterns grow worldwide, the global need for automation technology continues to develop. Westwell can tailor a modular smart automation service for a terminal based on its facilities and functional needs. This option is flexible and extremely adaptable to meet the needs of terminals with different automation levels.

It consists of upgradeable autonomous new-energy trucks, numerous modular support systems perfectly incorporated with the TOS (Terminal Operating System), along with versatile, expandable energy facilities. This "AI + Green Energy" solution empowers logistical clients like terminals substantially minimize expenses, promoting the sustainable and sound development of the logistics industry. This reinforces Westwell's confidence in addressing global market obstacles and in satisfying the diverse requirements of global clients.



Westwell is accelerating its worldwide commercialization procedure to meet item commercialization needs all over the world under regional assistance. For instance, the thorough option developed by Westwell has actually been advertised at Thailand's Laem Chabang Port, promoting its transition toward a world-class clever port.

Westwell is leading a new round of industrial transformation with its outstanding abilities in technological development and commercialization. These abilities have been fully validated in practical applications. Westwell's "Battery-Swapping Solution" allows logistical customers to take full advantage of operational efficiency while achieving sustainable advancement.



Q-Truck performs autonomous battery-swapping in 5min with PowerOnair

Westwell's self-developed brand-new energy cars such as Q-Truck (The Cab-less Electric Autonomous Commercial Vehicle) and E-Truck (The Upgradable Autonomous Intelligent Connected Green Energy Heavy Truck) can swap batteries in simply 5 minutes with the assistance of PowerOnair (Intelligent Green Energy Service). Additionally, with the self-developed fleet management system, WellFMS, wise scheduling and optimal route preparation are possible at the fleet level, guaranteeing safe and effective operations in blended situations of autonomous and manned driving.



Lastly, Ji mentioned, "Automation in the logistics market requires further, more tactical, and longer-term connections." Westwell is collaborating with Hutchison Ports in Felixstowe, UK, to create the largest-ever fleet of new energy autonomous commercial automobiles to date, along with smart, green energy battery switching service. Both parties will likewise collaborate on innovation, industrial application, and worth exploration of autonomous driving innovations.

We believe, in the AI age of the logistics market, only by actively accepting new innovations can we stay up to date with the change trend. Westwell has been integrating emerging technologies into "AI and green energy" services for sustainable development. As globalization speeds up, Westwell will continue to assist logistical customers improve their operational effectiveness and sustainable worth, promoting the clever, green development of the logistics market.