Successful A-triple Port of Brisbane trial
The road train combo was trialled to analyse potential productivity gains in the bustling precinctArrow Transport has successfully conducted an A-triple road train combination trial at the Port of Brisbane using a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.
The trial focussed on moving containers – six 20-footers or three 40-footers – between key Port of Brisbane partners in a single movement.
The A-triple road train combination cuts the number of prime-movers required for the task and reduces its carbon foot-print as it looks to “move more with less”.
Heading up the special Arrow Transport combination is a road train-rated Mercedes-Benz Actros 2653. It uses a high efficiency 13-litre engine producing 530hp, teamed with a 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission towing Vawdrey skel trailers.
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Arrow Transport is the first operator to use an A-triple road train combination out of the Port of Brisbane. Its Queensland State Manager, Jason Gadd, said the trial demonstrated how the improved productivity delivers real benefits.
“This is a groundbreaking initiative we've developed to revolutionise efficiency across the port supply chain,” he said.
“The trial showed how innovative high-productivity solutions can benefit the supply chain and the community.“
As well as Arrow Transport and the Port of Brisbane, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and York Engineering also assisted in making the A-triple trial a success.
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