Westwell and Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe Have Signed A Contract to Introduce over 100 Q-Trucks at the Port of Felixstowe, Spearheading Sea Port Smart and Green Operation with Autonomous Driving and Electric Trucks

2023年6月2日，中國香港，場景化新能源自動駕駛的全球領導者上海西井科技股份有限公司（簡稱：西井科技WESTWELL）與和記港口菲力斯杜港 Felixstowe 正式簽署新增100輛新能源智能無人駕駛卡車Q-Truck的協議。雙方將在英國菲力斯杜港 Felixstowe 打造迄今為止最大規模的新能源無人駕駛商用車隊，并部署綠色智能能源換電服務，繼續深化無人駕駛技術在全球集裝箱港口的商業應用以及價值探索。

Westwell is a global leader in scene-based new energy autonomous driving, On June 2, 2023, it has signed an agreement with Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe in Hong Kong China, for an additional 100 battery-powered autonomous Q-Trucks developed by Westwell. At the Port of Felixstowe, both parties will collaborate to build the largest electric autonomous commercial vehicle fleet to date, and build battery-swapping infrastructures and related services to support the operation of the fleet. By doing so, the two parties will further advance the commercial application and value exploration of autonomous driving technology in global container ports.

自2018年起，西井科技與和記港口開展深度合作，并助力和記港口旗下的泰國蘭差彭港D碼頭成為全球首家“有人駕駛與無人駕駛”混行的智慧碼頭。以提升用戶價值為核心，西井科技充分發揮AI、無人駕駛的技術優勢以及產業鏈生態優勢，持續創新精心打磨產品，通過“整車+無人駕駛軟硬件+車路云”的全局化運營解決方案，與和記港口共同開創全球港口“高效降本、綠色安全”的運營標桿。

Since 2018, Westwell has initiated in-depth collaboration with Hutchison Ports to introduce autonomous Q-Trucks to the daily commercial operation of Terminal D in Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, facilitating it to become the first smart port in the world under mixed mode operation between manned and unmanned internal traffic.

Throughout its development, Westwell has always maintained a "clients first" approach, leveraging its technological advantages in AI and autonomous driving, along with its robust ecosystem within the industry chain, to consistently iterate on its products and services. Through a comprehensive operational solution that encompasses complete vehicles, piloting systems, and V2X infrastructures, Westwell collaborate with Hutchison Ports, has successfully established a global benchmark for efficiency, safety, and sustainability in port operations.

圖：Q-Truck在菲力斯杜港運行

Figure : Q-Truck in Port of Felixstowe

作為歐洲首個將“無人駕駛卡車”引入混合運輸集裝箱碼頭作業的國際港，菲力斯杜港位于英國東南海岸的戰略要地，是英國最大和最繁忙的集裝箱樞紐港。此外，它還擁有三個鐵路樞紐以及英國最繁忙、最大的聯運鐵路貨運設施，其中8號和9號泊位可為世界上最大的集裝箱船提供額外的深水能力。

和記港口將整合“智能化與新能源”的創新技術，在英國菲力斯杜港打造成“高效自動化與可持續”兼具的世界一流標桿智慧港口，進一步加強和記港口在歐洲地區的業務布局。

As the first international port in Europe to introduce autonomous trucks to mixed traffic container terminal operations, Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is strategically located on the UKs South East coast and within easy reach of major ports in North West continental Europe. As the UKs first purpose-built container-handling facility, it is also the largest and busiest container port in the country. With three rail terminals, it also has the busiest and biggest intermodal rail freight facility in the UK. The latest phase of development, Berths 8&9, provides additional deep-water capacity for the world’s largest container ships.  

By integrating innovative technologies of "intelligence and new energy", Hutchison Ports aims to build the Port of Felixstowe into a world class smart port that combines efficiency, automation, and sustainability, strengthening its presence in Europe.

此次簽約的無人駕駛卡車Q-Truck，是西井科技正向自研的全球首款智能換電無人駕駛商用車。它顛覆性地取消了人類駕駛室，可應用于海陸空港、工廠等多個場景，為用戶創造更高效且可持續的生產力價值。

Q-Truck, signed in this contract, is Westwell"s first globally self-developed intelligent swappable battery-powered unmanned commercial vehicle. It disruptively removes the driver cabin and can be applied to multiple scenarios including sea, land and air ports, factories, etc., promoting clients" operation efficiency and empowering them with sustainable productivity. 

西井科技

西井科技成立于2015年，是一家全球化的人工智能公司，是領先的新能源無人駕駛公司。西井科技致力于人工智能激活多產業潛能，做全球智能服務業的開疆者。公司圍繞智能化與綠色低碳，不斷探索前沿科技，為客戶實現價值提升。目前其場景已覆蓋海港、陸港、制造工廠等貨運物流，產品及服務已落地全球18個國家和地區，服務160余家客戶。

Westwell

Established in 2015, Westwell is a global AI company and a leading electrified autonomous driving company. Westwell is committed to activating the potential of various industries through artificial intelligence, and pioneering the global intelligent services. Centering on intelligence and green low-carbon solutions, Westwell has made continuous effort in breaking the front line of technology and elevating client’s value. Westwell’s products and services cover most freight logistics scenarios, such as seaports, dry ports, manufacturing plants, spanning 160-plus clients in 18 countries and regions around the world.