科尼與長(zhǎng)灘集裝箱碼頭簽署了一份合同，購(gòu)買另外30臺(tái)科尼Gottwald自動(dòng)導(dǎo)引車（AGV），這些設(shè)備將于2021年第四季度交付并于2022年第二季度交付使用。這份于2020年3月下達(dá)的訂單體現(xiàn)了科尼港口自動(dòng)化舉措日趨拓展的強(qiáng)勁勢(shì)頭。

Konecranes has signed a contract with Long Beach Container Terminal for 30 additional Konecranes Gottwald Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) which will be delivered in Q4 2021 and commissioned by Q2 2022. The order, which was booked in March 2020, reflects the growing momentum behind Konecranes’ path to port automation approach.

科尼將通過(guò)這個(gè)分批訂單為第二個(gè)BES提供工程前期服務(wù)。集裝箱碼頭建設(shè)的最后階段即安裝第二個(gè)BES以確保冗余。最初BES的操作知識(shí)有助于改進(jìn)設(shè)計(jì)。

In a separate order, Konecranes will provide pre-engineering for a second BES that will be installed for redundancy reasons as part of the final phase of the terminal’s construction. It will have an improved design resulting from operational knowledge drawn from the initial BES.

LBCT選用TBA集團(tuán)提供的TEAMS設(shè)備控制系統(tǒng)（ECS）來(lái)管理車隊(duì)系統(tǒng)，優(yōu)化路線，避免AGV車隊(duì)操作過(guò)程中出現(xiàn)鎖死情況。這一系統(tǒng)將予以更新，以展示不斷拓展的AGV車隊(duì)及其操作范圍。

LBCT uses the TEAMS Equipment Control System (ECS) from TBA Group to manage travel orders, optimize routes and avoid deadlock situations in the operation of the AGV fleet. This system will be updated to reflect the expanded AGV fleet and its expanded operational range.

“我們對(duì)于首批AGV車隊(duì)的性能感到非常滿意。新集裝箱碼頭的建設(shè)目前正在進(jìn)行中，并預(yù)期于2022年第一季度完成?，F(xiàn)在我們?cè)黾舆@一新車隊(duì)，也成為碼頭建設(shè)最后階段的一部分?？颇嵋恢笔浅錾暮献骰锇?，這筆額外的采購(gòu)反映了我們對(duì)他們致力于我們未來(lái)合作關(guān)系的信心?！?/p>

“LBCT is very pleased with the performance of our first fleet of AGVs. We will now be increasing this fleet as part of the completion of the final phase of the new terminal’s construction currently underway and scheduled to be finished in Q1 of 2022. Konecranes has been a fantastic partner and this additional purchase is a reflection of our confidence in their dedication to our partnership going forward.”

—— Mr.Anthony Otto

LBCT LLC總裁 

President of LBCT LLC

長(zhǎng)灘集裝箱碼頭

Long Beach Container Terminal

長(zhǎng)灘集裝箱碼頭（LBCT）目前由72臺(tái)鉛酸電池驅(qū)動(dòng)的科尼Gottwald自動(dòng)導(dǎo)引車（AGV）組成的車隊(duì)運(yùn)作。30臺(tái)新型AGV將極大地拓展LBCT目前的完整系統(tǒng)，其中包括電池交換系統(tǒng)（BES）、轉(zhuǎn)發(fā)器導(dǎo)航系統(tǒng)和圍欄控制安全系統(tǒng)。本交付項(xiàng)目為交鑰匙項(xiàng)目，事先完全集成。

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) currently operates a fleet of 72 lead-acid, battery-driven Konecranes Gottwald Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The 30 new AGVs will greatly expand LBCT’s current, complete system which includes a Battery Exchange System (BES), transponder navigation and a fence control safety system. It was delivered turn-key, completely integrated in advance.

科尼港口解決方案美洲區(qū)銷售經(jīng)理Ari R?m?有感而發(fā)：“從LBCT贏得的這一訂單讓我們對(duì)自動(dòng)導(dǎo)引車（AGV）技術(shù)及其長(zhǎng)期可行性信心倍增。該技術(shù)有助于不斷改善生態(tài)效益和工作效率?！?/p>

Ari R?m?, Region Americas Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions, said: “This order from LBCT is a strong vote of confidence in our Automated Guided Vehicle technology and its long-term viability in terms of constantly improving eco-efficiency and productivity.”

科尼與LBCT所簽署的合同是科尼港口自動(dòng)化舉措不可或缺的一部分。其中，集裝箱碼頭以可管理的方式提升工作效率和安全性。港口自動(dòng)化舉措適用于所有集裝箱裝卸設(shè)備品牌。全自動(dòng)化可能是最終目標(biāo)，但未必一定如此。靈活性才是關(guān)鍵。

This contract with LBCT is part of Konecranes’ path to port automation, where container terminals improve productivity and safety in manageable steps. The path to port automation applies to all container handling equipment brands. Full automation can be the final goal but it doesn’t have to be. Flexibility is the key.