Durapower to Power 60% of Tuas Port Automated Guided Vehicle Fleet

A key component of what will be the world's first fully automated and digitalized port is the use of AGVs to optimise the operational flow of containers between the wharf and yard.

Cutting emissions by almost half, the electric AGV fleet is also key in helping Tuas Port to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, as announced by the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

The success of major port operations is dependent on the ability for ports to efficiently move containers to their assigned locations in support of busy vessel schedules.

Such operations are dependent on fossil-fuel powered, human-driven vehicles. Switching to automated operations can enhance operations efficiency and sustainability.

Kelvin Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Durapower Group said: "As a Singaporean company, we are pleased to see Singapore take the lead globally in the use of electric AGVs to automate port operations. We are delighted that PSA Singapore has chosen to rely on Durapower's global expertise in EV battery technology to power nearly two-thirds of the AGV fleet at the upcoming Tuas Port."