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 a global leader in the logistics industry, Westwell presented its "AI and Green Energy" full-stack solution at the conference. This showcased Westwell's cutting-edge automation solution, diverse application scenarios, and sustainable vision to the world, aiming to propel the development of the entire industry toward a more efficient, greener, sustainable, and profitable future.

Westwell's Presentation at CTAC EU 2024

Ji Zhang, Regional Director from Westwell, delivered an engaging speech at the conference, titled "Navigating the Seas of Automation: Revolutionizing Container Ports Operation with Full-stack Automation Solution". He explained how Westwell has successfully developed software & hardware integrated automation solutions based on its forward-looking global perspective, full-stack technical capabilities, and practical experience in application scenarios. This is a solution that can be quickly commercialized for flexible applications in diverse logistical scenarios. It has been widely applied due to its high adaptability, easy maintenance, and low cost, promoting the smart, green transformation of the logistics industry.

"Terminals are crucial in logistical scenarios. Westwell has extended its solutions to cover multiple scenarios and commercial applications across sea, rail, land, air, and factories", said Ji. With the rapid development of multimodal transportation around the world, container freight volume continuously increases, requiring higher operational efficiency throughout the entire logistics industry. To improve the operational efficiency of the entire logistics industry, the key lies in integrating innovative technologies into production to achieve automation. "Westwell has developed a comprehensive solution comprising 'Smart & Green Port Operation System + Smart & Green Vehicles + Green Energy Infrastructure'. It has been applied by over 200 major clients across 18 countries and regions worldwide."

Ji, Regional Director of Westwell, at CTAC EU 2024

As the new energy and smart transformation trends grow around the world, the global need for automation technology continues to evolve. Westwell can customize a modular smart automation solution for a terminal based on its infrastructure and operational needs. This solution is flexible and highly adaptable to meet the needs of terminals with different automation levels.

It includes upgradeable autonomous new-energy trucks, various modular support systems seamlessly integrated with the TOS (Terminal Operating System), as well as flexible, expandable energy infrastructure. This "AI + Green Energy" solution empowers logistical clients like terminals significantly reduce costs, promoting the sustainable and sound development of the logistics industry. This bolsters Westwell's confidence in addressing global market challenges and in fulfilling the diverse needs of global clients.

Westwell's Q-Truck and E-Truck Are Operating at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand

Westwell is accelerating its global commercialization process to meet product commercialization needs around the world under local support. For example, the comprehensive solution developed by Westwell has been commercialized at Thailand's Laem Chabang Port, promoting its transition toward a world-class smart port.

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

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

Westwell's self-developed new energy vehicles 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 just 5 minutes with the support of PowerOnair (Intelligent Green Energy Service). Additionally, with the self-developed fleet management system, WellFMS, smart scheduling and optimal route planning are possible at the fleet level, ensuring safe and efficient operations in mixed scenarios of autonomous and manned driving.

Q-Truck in Port of Felixstowe, UK

Finally, Ji mentioned, "Automation in the logistics industry requires further, more strategic, and longer-term connections." Westwell is collaborating with Hutchison Ports in Felixstowe, UK, to create the largest-ever fleet of new energy autonomous commercial vehicles to date, along with smart, green energy battery swapping service. Both parties will also collaborate on innovation, commercial application, and value exploration of autonomous driving technologies.

We believe, in the AI era of the logistics industry, only by actively embracing new technologies can we keep up with the transformation trend. Westwell has been integrating emerging technologies into "AI and green energy” solutions for sustainable development. As globalization accelerates, Westwell will continue to help logistical clients improve their operational efficiency and sustainable value, promoting the smart, green development of the logistics industry.