DP World Yarmica is First in Turkey to Use Remote-Controlled Cranes

DP World Yarimca is one of the largest container terminals of the İzmit Gulf and Türkiye. As part of the terminal’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ safety project it has now deployed remote remote-controlled electrified cranes in its operations.

In pioneering pilot project to increase safety at the terminal, eight remote-controlled electrified quay cranes and eight remote-controlled electrified gantry cranes have been commissioned.

The cranes have collision sensors that prevent collisions and greatly contribute to workers' safety at the terminal. The automation reduces the number of pedestrians in the terminal and increases driver efficiency.

Now, all operators from truck drivers to custom brokers and visitors who want to enter the port are required to enrol in an HSSE training programme and are given a certificate upon completion.

Taking this approach helps DP World identify and address concerns proactively and significantly reduces the risk of injury on-site. Violating the rules of the system results in penalty scores – or even refusal to enter the port.

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