DP World Yarimca will be the first port in Türkiye to use remote-controlled electric cranes in its operations.
According to a press statement, the change is a part of the terminal’s “Zero Tolerance” safety initiative, which has resulted in a substantial drop in workplace accidents, with lost time incidents at Yarimca falling by 50% since 2018.
It follows from DP World’s 2022 announcement that it reduced risk of injury by 40% across its European portfolio by investing over US$85 million in safety practices and equipment upgrades.
The eight remote-controlled electric quay cranes and eight remote-controlled electrified gantry cranes were installed as part of a groundbreaking pilot project to improve port safety.
The quay cranes are outfitted with collision sensors, which prevent cranes from colliding with one another and give an extra degree of protection for port staff. The use of remote-controlled cranes has also decreased the number of pedestrians in the terminal area, which has reduced congestion.
Another result of this initiative is that all terminal operators intending to enter the port, from truck drivers to custom brokers and visitors, must participate in an HSSE training programme and receive a certificate upon completion.
