PATRICK Terminals Fremantle has announced nine new electric trucks are now fully commissioned and operational at the terminal.
The seaport operator said the state-of-the-art battery electric trucks are integrated into its Fremantle terminal operations, with advanced fast chargers deployed to ensure efficient and effective performance.
Patrick Terminals says the achievement, a milestone in their work towards decarbonisation, was made possible through a funding contribution from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) under the Driving the Nation Program.
Driving the Nation provides funding support to invest in cheaper and cleaner transport, targeting support for business fleets, new technologies for heavy and long-distance vehicles, hydrogen refuelling stations, and smart charging.
CEO of Patrick Terminals, Michael Jovicic said the project allows Patrick to lead the port industry’s transition to electric vehicles.
“Introducing electric terminal equipment at our Fremantle operations is an exciting initiative demonstrating our ongoing commitment to investing capital in our Fremantle terminal to support the longevity of port operations while aligning with our commitment to decarbonising our operations” Mr Jovicic said.
Patrick Termianls also announced the commencement of 600-metre train operations at its Patrick Sydney AutoRail Terminal.
The terminal said the milestone marks a significant advancement in its commitment to providing efficient and sustainable freight options for Australia’s supply chain.
“Our state-of-the-art terminal, known for its automation and innovation, sets new global benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and capacity for freight movement by rail” the Patrick Terminals LinkedIn post said.
“Introducing 600m trains enhances our ability to streamline container transport, offering a more sustainable alternative.”
The new developments to the automated rail terminal were part of phase 2 of the expansion project, with phase 1 completed in 2021.
Patrick Terminals said the developments at the rail terminal would increase rail capacity at the Sydney Autostrad terminal from 250 000 TEU to over 1 million TEU per annum when completed.
