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Automated Container Conveyance as Key New Component of Rail Tech
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August, 2017
Intermodal Takes Flight TM
How Smarter Short-haul Transfer and Shuttling of Shipping Containers Can Increase Traditional Rail Volume and Improve Port KPI’s.
Insight: One Process Holding Back Industry
Smarter, efficient long-haul trucks
Larger Vessels
Revamped Intermodal Rail
Larger Cranes, Stackers
Intermodal transfer process unaddressed, unresolved…Intermodal transfer process unaddressed, unresolved
Smarter, efficient long-haul trucks
Revamped Intermodal Rail
Lack of investment in drayage and gate clearance technology!
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Only Three Ways to Solve The Problem
Typical of may situations, the Port of Santos is at the heart of the Brazilian economy and one of the most constrained infrastructures in the world.Typical of may situations, the Port of Santos is at the heart of the Brazilian economy
1 More Highways, Truck Lanes & Gates
2 Extending Traditional Rail to “on Port”
3 Innovate and Automate
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BIG IDEA – Automating a Repetitive Process
Current Method Container Port Entrance/Exit Movement Future “Conveyance” Method
Modeled on factory and warehouse automation.Unblock Last Constraint Using Automation AND Unused Airspace.
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“Conveyance” Method
Robotic Warehouse Technology for Containers
SAME CONCEPT:Automated carriers move individual packets on repetitive routes from pre-set pick-up points to a limited number of destinations.
Dynamic algorithmic routing software determines best order, route, and overall system balance, plus, ensure empty carriers are in the right queues waiting pick-ups.
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EagleRail is the Global Leader in This New Field
Creating more efficient port and intermodal operations through:
AutomationSmart routingData Centric
Results:Greater ProfitabilitySpeed & Thru-putAccuracyIncreased SafetyCleaner Operations
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Automating Repetitive High Volumes to Limited, Fixed Destinations Via Robotics.
EagleRail Powered by ZPMC
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ZPMC, the global leader in automated container port equipment, is building our equipment in their new ‘Smart
Solutions’ automation division. EagleRail will also be included in their global offerings.
EagleRail Powered by ZPMC
ZPMC, the global leader in automated
Traditional Railroad is Not Competition…
Our mission is to deliver to long-haul railroad (and long-haul trucks) faster and smarter than drayage trucking…
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We will help RR’s meet their “Road-to-Rail” initiatives and give highways and roads back to the public.
But our #1 partner in creating a coordinated short/long delivery system.
System is Built to Feed Long-haul Rail
Logistics Terminal
Improved Deliveryfor Sorting
Direct from Ship
Back-of-Stacks
Design Considerations:▪ Length of track▪ Topo obstacles & height changes▪ Container volumes▪ Loading stations▪ Cycle times▪ Peak loads
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Improves Unit-Train Building
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EagleRail Traverses Topographical Challenges
Overhead, suspended track-design stays level over topo changes and passes over other infrastructure and natural impediments, including water.
Over Existing Infrastructure
Inland Waterways & Deep Sea Ports
Uneven Grades and Incline/Declines
MEETS CHALLENGES THAT
GROUND RAIL CANNOT:
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EagleRail Traverses Topographical Challenges
For example: imagine automated conveyance from the terminals in Valparaiso, Chile to the ZEAL depot.
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Automated Overhead Conveyance Connections
A Better Way to Connect Ports, Intermodal Terminals and Rail Loading Zones.
Port with No On-Dock Rail
Intermodal Yard/Rail Head
Automated Short-haul Conveyance Connection
Lengths of 1 Km to 20 Km overhead track with automated, single box carriers.
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Automated Overhead Conveyance Connections
Overhead system allows for truck and pedestrian traffic to
pass beneath without inhibiting existing operations.
EagleRail overhead system is installed in-and-around key areas of rail loading facilities and interfaces via standard RMG stacking cranes.
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STANDARD XL RMG STACKING CRANE
EAGLERAIL LIFT & LOAD CRANE
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EagleRail system integrates in rail-loading facilities and interfaces via standard RMG stacking cranes.
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Conveyance Improves the Entire Process
CURRENT MEGA-SORTING AT YARD
SMALLER STACKS VIA REMOTE BUFFERING
Thousands of truck go through port
gates and in-and-amongst stacks
Conveyance system will gather containers at remote buffer terminals and coordinate a ‘smart’ shuttle process.
1-20 KM Network for Container Movement
Container Sources
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Supports Global Push For “Road-to-Rail”
The EU Commission is pushing to replace long-haul truck traffic with rail:
- 30% by 2030
- 50% by 2050
Accelerating Road-to-Rail with New Short Line
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Reasons to “Buy”:• Efficiency/productivity gains• Space constraints &
congestion relief• Pollution & green efforts• Filling the data black-hole• Feeds long-haul trucking
and RR more predictably
Reasons to “Buy”:Reasons to “Buy”:Reasons to “Buy”:Reasons to “Buy”:Efficiency/productivity gains
Feeds long
Reasons to “Buy”:Efficiency/productivity gains
pace constraints & congestion reliefPollution & green effortsFilling the data blackFeeds long-haul trucking and RR more predictably
Reasons to “Buy”:
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Reasons to “Buy”:• Efficiency/productivity gains
• Feeds longPORT
SEA ACCESS
TOWN CENTER
MAIN ROADS
BEACH & REC. USAGE
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
BEACH & REC. USAGE
INLAND TERMINALS
MAIN WATER
WAY
Conveyance Is The Solution:
• Ports Can’t/Don’t Relocate
• Good Ports are Growing (1.5X - 2.0X in Next 5 Years)
• Towns Surround Ports So Expansion is Impossible
• Larger Ships Cause Unload “Bunching” So Berth Property Has to Be “Turned” Faster
• Increased Volumes Have to Go Inland and More Quickly
• Current Roads Can’t Handle Additional Traffic
• Existing On-dock, Short-line to Switching Yards Less Economical
Prototypical Port Town
Technology Components
Motorized Carriers EROS and Eagle iTrack, Rail & SwitchTruss & ColumnLift and Loaders
• Independent, automated motorized container carriers that transport 72,000 lb. containers
• Estimated 2,000+ needed in first three years
• On-going need could be as high as 3,000 per year
• Parts and support network needed
• EROS: EagleRail Operating System
• Overall grouping of all carrier and system software
• Includes Command & Control for basic carrier motion
• And system-wide intelligence for smart container routing algorithms
• Need to study and design universal track standard
• Track should not change with updated system and carrier upgrades and redesigns
• Need to assure customers that superstructure and track will have 50+ year shelf-life
• Currently studying span design, weight and length options
• Column heights dictated by obstacle crossings
• Design and material selection dictated by local conditions
• Fabrication will be locally driven, sourced
• Three types of system are needed:
- Main unit mobile, high-volume
- Main unit fixed, high-volume
- Mobile, drivable unit with low-to moderate-volume
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EagleRail Technology From ZPMC
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EagleRail carriers, lifting equipment and switches to
be manufactured in Shanghai at same ZPMC factories as STS cranes,
straddle cranes and AGV’s.
equipment and switches to
straddle cranes and AGV’s.
Backbone: Eagle-i Proprietary Software
Vessel Stowage Manifest
Terminal operating System (TOS) Software
Intermodal Planning & Routing Software
Bringing Modern Warehouse Shipping & Tracking Software
to the Ports
Shipping Lines
Port Operators
EagleRail
Long-haul Trucking & Railroad Co.
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EagleRail
Port Intelligence with VisionTM
1. Intermodal & Port Cultural AlignmentCorporate operating and management culture of ‘Safety First’: on dock, in yard and in office
2. Continuous Monitoring of Suspended LoadContinuous position and twist-lock status monitoring for both loaded and empty carriers when on rail
3. Anti-Collision & Avoidance SystemsEnsuring containers never enter into each other’s safety zone
4. System-wide Redundant Safety Measures Multiple safety measures at every human/infrastructure interface point in the operating system
Safety is Job #1
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Market Acceptance
South Africa –ERSA
Port of DurbanM.O.U. in Negotiations
Researching Financing Options & Route
Brazil – ERBR
Port of Santos Feasibility Study
thru DERSA
Pilot system with Embraport or BTP
CSN Steel Plant in Rio/Sepitiba
China – ERC
JV with ZMPC
Pilot system in Shanghai, China by
2018
Selling to Chinese ports now
Other Markets
U.S. – Southern & S.E. Ports
India
Colombia
Panama
Spain
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International Gov’t. & Banking Relationships
The African National Conference (ANC)
Transnet South Africa
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Transnet South Africa
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Brazilian Infrastructure Investment Program (ELP)
Brazilian Federal Ministério dos Transportes
MRS National Railroad
Port Authority of Santos, BR -CODESP
Financial Lenders Brazil
U.S. Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD)
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Commercial Services
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
United States Chamber of Commerce
The World Bank
Global Green Ports & UN Relationship
✓ Strengthening Global Supply Chain with More Data and Tracking
✓ Improving Container Check-in, Check-out and Customs and Border-crossing Speeds and Efficiencies
✓ Creating Cleaner Ports: Green-ovation
✓ Higher-Tech and Gender-Equality Jobs
✓ Increasing Safety In and Around Ports and Intermodal Yards
✓ Improving Hand-offs to Rail and Trucking Industry
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Smart Cities Council Membership
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EagleRail Has Been Actively Courted to Join This Elite Group of
Global Leadership Companies.
EagleRail Co-creates Int’l Study Group
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Bridging the Blue Economy aims at fostering the connection between Research Centers and Private Sector towardsSustainable Ports. We look for an integrated approachconsidering both profitableand sustainable solutions.
EagleRail is optimal solution for deep-water container retrieval and requires no road or rail bed.
Why EagleRail Works
A better option for short-haul container movement in the port and intermodal space is greatly needed, and the market is ready to accept it. Even drive it.
Traditional rail can help to make this happen.
o Truck congestion getting worse
o Intermodal and port KPI’s under extreme pressure
o Accelerated ‘intelligent automated handling’ in all industries
o Expanding roads not a reality
o Feeds long-haul rail efficiently
o Improved road safety and environmental sustainability
o Infrastructure and job creation
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Right Industry. Right Time
Market Need Market TimingMarket Size
All Players Aligned on Goals Automation Investment RaceLarge, with Endless Growth
Public and private sectors bothdemand change in congestion,
efficiencies, & pollution.
Over $5.5 Billion invested annually in port automation
hardware & software.
Container ships, and shipping volume, grows even in economic downturns.
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Right Idea for the Planet & Its People
Developmental Needs Social ProgressEnvironmental
African, Asian, So. American & Indian Sub-continent
Investing in Human CapitalCleaner, Greener Ports
Developing economies are seeking port improvement to
supply growing middle classes.
Replacing drayage toil with smarter jobs, more skills and
female empowerment.
Dirty diesel-truck elimination greatly reduces pollution of port
air, land and water.
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Valter Calamita – Chief Financial Officer/Brazil [email protected]
Carlo Marzano – New Business Development [email protected]
Jayme Kurtyka – Executive Director Corporate [email protected]
For Investment Information:
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Intermodal Takes Flight TM