Port of Brisbane customer and global logistics company, Qube Logistics, has successfully trialled its new Super B Double Double Stacked vehicle at the Port of Brisbane, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) and the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) in attendance.
Conducted under stringent safety and operational conditions, the trial saw the vehicle carry eight empty twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) containers on a defined route within Qube’s port facilities and limited public port roads.
It is the first time a double stacked container vehicle has been trialled in this manner in Australia. The trial was conducted under a temporary permit from NHVR and temporary consent from PBPL as the Port’s road manager.
PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, congratulated Qube Logistics, its vehicle designer Drake, and all involved on the successful trial which followed a significant period of design, engineering and consultation by Qube with its stakeholders, including PBPL.
“This is a fantastic outcome for Qube and all parties involved today. It’s also a clear demonstration of the collaboration and innovation being achieved by our customers and partners here at the Port that’s enhancing productivity and efficiency in their operations,” said Mr Stephens
“As Port Manager, one of our key priorities is investing in infrastructure to support supply chain efficiency. We were pleased to deliver road improvement works and upgrade the access/egress to a number of facilities to support this new vehicle and Qube’s innovation.”
Under its current permit and consent conditions, the new double stacked vehicle will transport empty containers on a defined route within Qube’s facility and limited public port roads, under stringent safety and operational conditions.
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