Deal inked between DP World, UAE Region and DGWorld
DP World, UAE Region and the autonomous vehicle, robotics and AI specialist DGWorld has entered a contractual agreement to equip Jebel Ali Port with a fleet of Autonomous Internal Terminal Vehicles (AITV´s), including all related integrations in the existing operation processes and infrastructures.
The contract signed between the two sides states, DGWorld will deliver and integrate their autonomous technology at the existing ITV fleet in multiple phases, with the goal to further increase the overall efficiency of the terminal and reduce the overall size of the currently used fleet, at the same time.
“At DP World, UAE Region, we employ today’s frontline technologies such as robotics, automation, Internet of Things, among others to build and sustain our efficiencies. Digital technology will continue to drive smart trade for DP World, UAE Region,” commented Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region.
“We are investing heavily in the best Minds, Practices and Resources to develop those Applications & Technologies to match their operational requirements based on the highest international standards and now we are moving stronger to expand our current operations locally and globally with the support of DP World,” remarked Bilal Al-Zoubi, Founder & CEO, DGWorld.
Previous trials of this new technology have shown that it is capable to unlock new potentials for efficient and economical automation of already existing Container Terminals in combination with the intensive utilization of new AI-based software solutions, which have been integrated jointly by the teams of both parties.
