Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has unveiled a fleet of zero-emission autonomous trucks designed for efficient container transportation at all terminals, supporting the city's objectives of smarter and greener port terminal operations, according to reporting in Parcel and Postal Technology International.

The launch ceremony was officiated by Liu Chun San, undersecretary for transport and logistics in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, and Ivor Chow, chief executive of HPH Trust and managing director of Hongkong International Terminals.

The autonomous truck fleet vehicles, designed without a driver's cab, can operate alongside conventional vehicles in a mixed-traffic mode. Powered by artificial intelligence-driven algorithms, binocular cameras, advanced sensors and precise positioning systems, the trucks reportedly deliver 24/7 all-weather performance with built-in obstacle detection and emergency response systems.

San stated: "This innovative initiative is a proactive response to the government's vision for promoting green and smart shipping, setting a good example for promoting the sustainable development and technological advancement of the Hong Kong Port."

Chow stated: "We are not just launching a fleet of trucks; we are launching a new generation of port technology. These AI-powered, 5G-connected autonomous trucks are designed to operate seamlessly alongside conventional vehicles. This initiative advances the smart transformation of the logistics industry in line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and aligns with the HKSAR government's Green Port Development policies."

Currently, six units of autonomous trucks are in operation at Terminal 4. HPH Trust plans to expand the fleet and enhance its green technology portfolio to advance sustainability across terminal operations. This will include the introduction of electric trucks, electric reach stackers and associated battery swapping stations.

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