Keeping up with its vision to lead smart transformation in its ports and logistics hub, DP World, UAE Region, the multinational logistics company, said it has completed the implementation of ZODIAC, a terminal operating system (TOS), in Jebel Ali Port’s Container Terminal 3 (CT3).
The fully automated system includes advanced solutions for remote control of the port’s facilities.
The digital system will allow CT3 to interoperate with any terminal with similar automation system to ensure smooth global supply chain operations for businesses with high efficiency and capacity, according to their statement.
DP World, UAE Region proactively adopting the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance its readiness for the future and its development of innovative solutions to combat the challenges of global logistics industry, enabling customers to connect better with the global supply and supply chain.
Commenting on the development, Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region said, “This achievement, which we are proud of, is a result of our long-term efforts to nurture local Emirati experts, who have been the force behind the advanced digital ZODIAC system that outweighs the automation and control capabilities of other systems. It has the ability to promote an immediate and direct connection between all facilities and assets of the station, including cranes, large bridges or trucks for transporting and loading containers, in addition to the smart sensors, Internet of Things, and the big data system that we own to enable swift handling of shipments from the ship to the warehouse of the merchant.”
Commenting on this success in implementing ZODIAC advanced digital system, Ibrahim Al Najjar, Director – Information Technology Department, DP World, UAE Region said, “The latest version that was implemented in Jebel Ali Port’s CT3 represents a quantum leap from its predecessor to 100% automation. We increased the automation level to the maximum capacity, delivering a world-class success story. CT3 has now become one of the most sophisticated and intelligent port terminals in the region, comparable to the best smart port terminals in the world.”