Dutch robotics company Rocsys has secured a major contract to supply its autonomous charging solution at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam, where it will power 30 electric, driverless terminal trucks.
The deal follows APM Terminals’ recent agreement with Swiss-based autonomous vehicle technology provider Embotech and Dutch specialty vehicle manufacturer Terberg for the delivery of 30 electric terminal trucks. Rocsys’ charging system, which uses robotics and AI-based computer vision, will enable these vehicles to charge without human intervention, ensuring a fully automated workflow at one of Europe’s largest container terminals.
“The future of mobility is autonomous, and true autonomous mobility is only achieved through hands-free charging,” said Rocsys founder Crijn Bouman. “This partnership with APM Terminals MVII demonstrates how our hands-free charging solution, utilizing standardized interfaces under the ZEPA agreement, is essential for enabling autonomous port operations.”
The deployment aligns with the Port of Rotterdam’s broader commitment to sustainability and electrification. Rocsys will equip six dedicated charging bays with its robotic connection system, ensuring continuous power supply for the terminal trucks, which will transport containers between the port’s central stacking area and the marshalling yard for onward rail transport.
“By deploying Rocsys’ hands-free charging solutions, we make a significant step forward in achieving our vision of a fully electric, autonomous, and sustainable terminal,” said Harold Kunst, CEO of APM Terminals MVII. “There can be no fully autonomous operations without hands-free charging, and by integrating this innovative solution, we are enhancing efficiency and improving worker safety while advancing the decarbonization of our terminal operations.”
The project represents a significant milestone for Rocsys, which has been focusing on the port industry as a key market. With APM Terminals being the world’s second-largest terminal operator, the implementation of Rocsys’ system in Rotterdam is expected to influence broader commercial adoption of automated terminal trucks.