Waabi Driver technology has been put into the hailer’s freight vehicles operating in Texas.
The project includes work to increase slipway and cradle capacity from 200 to 500 tonnes, and the installation of new technology.
The trucks will carry a team responsible for routine and safety maintenance, including pothole and blacktop patching.
Smart mobility solutions to optimise routes and reduce congestion are needed as urban populations grow.
Small businesses in Saldanha Bay benefited from the multi-million rand installation.
Bjorn Vang Jensen, executive director of global transport at Cummins, warns against the ramifications of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
The technologies are also aimed at helping the maritime transport industry adapt to new international regulations.
“Advancements are breaking down limitations faced by technologies in outdoor environments.” – Ryan Wiggin, ABI Research.
The new 42 000 square metre facility is located near the Port of Durban.
Powered by LNG, the ship can sail on extended voyages without a navigator, engineer, or deckhand.
The new trains have on-board CCTV cameras, an anti-crash system and air-conditioning.
“The agricultural volumes in South Africa have been fluctuating in recent years.” – Shatho Manyanda, Table Bay Cold Storage.
