Siemens, a multinational technology conglomerate, has integrated Mevea’s Digital Twins and simulation technologies into crane automation at the Port of NEOM, Saudi Arabia.
The technology will allow 10 automated Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes and 30 automated electric Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes to operate at the Port of Oxagon, NEOM’s redesigned industrial city.
The Port of NEOM is Oxagon’s first operational asset, aiming to be the world’s most technologically sophisticated, efficient, and sustainable port.
The port is expanding with a new container terminal and marine services basin to accommodate the world’s largest cargo ships.
Sean Kelly, Port of NEOM MD, said: “Crane automation is critical to meeting our goal of achieving unprecedented levels of throughput velocity.
“We are delighted that the partnership with Siemens and Mevea will introduce the latest technology and applications for step-change advancements in terminal operations productivity.”
Douwe Wagenaar, Manager Remote Control of Siemens´ cranes department, said: “Mevea´s technology, which we’re delighted to integrate, contributes to our targets for a fast go-live and steep productivity ramp up for the automated quay and yard cranes in the Port of NEOM.”
“Mevea’s simulators are based on unique physics-based Digital Twin technology. The technology provides both the accuracy and the functionality needed in assistive & autonomous system development and advanced training capabilities needed in operator training.”
In June, Port Houston announced the arrival of six hybrid-electric RTG cranes.