Siemens, a global technology conglomerate, has integrated Mevea’s digital twins and simulation technology into crane automation in the Port of NEOM, Saudi Arabia. 

 

The technology will enable 10 automated ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes and 30 automated electric rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to operate at the port, located at Oxagon, NEOM’s reimagined industrial city. 

 

The Port of NEOM is the first operational asset in Oxagon and aims to be the world’s most technologically advanced, efficient and sustainable port. It is undergoing an extensive development programme, including a new container terminal and a marine services basin, that will accommodate the world’s largest container vessels. 

 

Crane automation

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.” 

 

“We are proud to work with Siemens and to contribute to the crane automation software development for Port of NEOM, which is part of the Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030”, said Raimo Nikkilä, Mevea’s Sales and Marketing Director. “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.”--TradeArabia News Service