< PreviousMohammad El Zeftawi, General Manager of Al Masaood CV&E, said, “Our strengthened partnership with Lavajet, focusing on the integration of UD Trucks, demonstrates our commitment to enhancing the waste management sector in Al Ain.” COLLABORATION WITH LAVAJET He said, “These new vehicles, with their advanced features, will signifi cantly reduce the environmental impact of waste management and promote sustainable practices. We are proud to continue our collaboration with Lavajet and UD Trucks, contributing to a more effi cient waste management sector in Abu Dhabi.” Agreeing with him, Elie Salem, Area Manager of Lavajet, said, “We are excited to further reinforce our partnership with Al Masaood CV&E and UD Trucks, as we share a common vision for a greener future. The addition of these cutting-edge UD Trucks to our fleet will play a crucial role in achieving our long- term sustainability goals and creating a cleaner environment.” He said, “By leveraging advanced technology and safety features, we will enhance the efficiency and safety of our waste management operations, contributing to a cleaner Al Ain City. We are eager to continue working closely with Al Masaood CV&E and UD Trucks to achieve our shared sustainability objectives.” A l Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment (CV&E) has strengthened its partnership with Lavajet by providing a fl eet of 134 UD Trucks to enhance the waste management sector in the Al Ain region. The division, which is part of Al Masaood Group, is the sole distributor of UD Trucks in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi-based Al Masaood CV&E has been collaborating with Lavajet for the last four years to provide after-sales services for Croner and Quester trucks in the waste management segment, which is utilised by TADWEER, Abu Dhabi Municipality’s Waste Management Centre, the group said in a statement. As a part of the new contract, Euro 5 versions of Quester and Croner trucks will soon operate in the Al Ain region of the country. “These UD Trucks are equipped with features designed to reduce their environmental impact, increase effi ciency and uptime, improve profi tability, and optimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),” Al Masaood CV&E said. Commenting on the development, AL MASAOOD CV&E & LAVAJET BOOST WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH 134 UD TRUCKS Al Masaood offi cials hand over UD Trucks to Lavajet “UD Trucks Quester comes with an automated transmissions, whereas UD Trucks Crone is furnished with an automatic transmission” CSR ACTIVITY 40 | AUGUST 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehicles The Abu Dhabi-based group has formed partnerships with prominent global companies to bring innovative products and solutions to the countryUD TRUCKS The UD Trucks Quester comes with an automated transmission, whereas the UD Trucks Croner is furnished with an automatic transmission. Along with the newest advanced driver display, both trucks showcase a variety of other innovative features, including an advanced body-builder module control unit and a fl exible chassis for all waste management applications. Mourad Hedna, President of UD Trucks MENA, said, “Our collaboration with Al Masaood CV&E and Lavajet has allowed UD Trucks to become a key player in the waste management sector in the UAE. Our extensive range of products, tailored to address the unique challenges faced by our customers, has contributed to our remarkable success.” He said Al Masaood CV&E’s exceptional after sales services further enhance the effi ciency and uptime of our trucks. As a result, UD Trucks now offers the best Euro 5 value proposition for the waste management segment, solidifying the truck major’s leadership position in the UAE and the GCC region. These new vehicles could signifi cantly reduce the environement impact of waste management in the region CSR ACTIVITY Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comAUGUST 2023 | 41TATA PLANS TO SET UP 40-GW CELL GIGAFACTORY IN THE UK I ndia's Tata Sons is planning to build a 40- GW cell gigafactory with an investment of around $5.2 billion that could be one of Europe's largest cell manufacturing sites when it begins production in 2026. Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and the promoter of the diversifi ed salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group. The UK's government has reportedly offered substantial fi nancial subsidies to attract Tata Sons to invest in the country, but offi cials declined to comment citing the commercially sensitive nature of the information, the global newswire AP said in a report. As per the AP report, automobile companies in the UK warned in May that they would struggle to make electric vehicles in the country because of the changes to trading relations under the Brexit deal. The UK's automobile industry leader also wrote to the parliament that they would face up to 10% tariffs when exporting electric vehicles to Europe and said it was vital to reinforce the competitiveness of the country by establishing battery production. COMMITMENT TO ELECTRIC MOBILITY According to Tata Sons, this investment of over $5 billion is an integral part of its commitment to electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions and establishes a competitive green tech ecosystem at scale in the UK. The Indian salt-to-software major also owns the popular English automotive brands, Jaguar and Land Rover. Commenting on the development, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, said, “The Tata Group is deeply committed to a sustainable future across all of our businesses." He said, "Our multi-billion-pound investment will bring state-of-the-art technology to the country, helping to power the automotive sector’s transition to electric mobility, anchored by our own business, Jaguar Land Rover." Chandrasekaran explained, "With this strategic investment, the Tata Group further strengthens its commitment to the UK, alongside our many companies operating here across technology, consumer, hospitality, steel, chemicals, and automotive." LARGEST EVER INVESTMENT Commenting on the announcement, the UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, said, "Tata Group's decision to build their new gigafactory here in the UK, their fi rst outside of India, is a huge vote of confi dence in Britain's industrial sector." He explained, "This will be one of the largest- ever investments in the UK automotive sector. It will not only create thousands of skilled jobs for Britons around the country, but it will also strengthen our lead in the global transition to electric vehicles, helping to grow our economy in clean industries of the future."The battery gigafactory will produce high-quality, high- performance, sustainable battery cells and packs for a variety of applications within the mobility and energy sectors, Sunak said, while adding, "The company's strategic growth plans for its flexible manufacturing capacity will begin with a rapid ramp-up phase and the start of production in 2026." He said the gigafactory intends to maximise its renewable energy mix, with an ambition for 100% clean power. According to Tata Sons, the planned gigafactory intends to maximise its renewable energy mix, with an ambition for 100% clean power. It will employ innovative technologies and resource-efficient processes like battery recycling to recover and reuse all the original raw materials to deliver a truly circular ecosystem. Tata Sons said this investment of over $5 billion is an integral part of the Indian major's commitment to electric mobility BATTERY 42 | AUGUST 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesSELECTIVE LISTINGS I ntroducing our highly discerning selective listings, meticulously curated to cater to the needs of our esteemed readers and industry professionals. This initiative serves as a platform to facilitate connections and attract potential buyers, creating enhanced business opportunities within the industry. Selective listings provides a dedicated space for rental companies, equipment sellers, and dealers to showcase their new and used fl eet and machinery. Detailed specifi cations accompany each listing, and the information is seamlessly replicated on our website for easy accessibility. SELECTIVE LISTINGS Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comAUGUST 2023 | 43JLG 450AJ | Articulating Boom Lift Platform Height: 45 ft / 13.72 m Platform Capacity - Unrestricted: 550 lb / 249.48 kg Horizontal Outreach: 25 ft / 7.62 m Johnson Arabia Head office - DIC, Saih Shuaib-3, PO Box 71240, Dubai, UAE +971 4 584 7551 / +971 4 584 7532 alaa.farah@johnsonarabia.com info@johnsonarabia.com Wolffkran 7532.16 cross crane Max. load capacity: 16.5 t Max. reach: 75.0 m Load at max. reach: 3.2 t DISCOVER A RANGE OF MACHINERY AND VEHICLES NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SELECTIVE LISTINGS 44 | AUGUST 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesSwaidan Trading +971 50 45 36 544 CLARK | Clark S-Series forklift Available in S20/25/30/35 IC-Pneumatic LPG/ Dual fuel/ Diesel KAESER KOMPRESSOREN M235 Towable Diesel Air Compressor CFM: 800 PSI: 150 HP: 260 Fuel Type & Capacity: Diesel / 99 Imperial Gallon SELECTIVE LISTINGS Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comAUGUST 2023 | 45A P Moller-Maersk (Maersk), an integrated logistics major, has announced the opening of its warehousing & distribution (W&D) facility in Dubai, UAE, which is also its fi rst cold store in the country. Situated at Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, Maersk’s cold store is strategically located in terms of connectivity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and has direct road access across the UAE and an Etihad Rail freight terminal. AP MOLLER MAERSK OPENS NEW COLD STORE FACILITY AT DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY INCREASED CONSUMER DEMAND According to the logistics major, consumers are increasingly demanding more choices for frozen and refrigerated food products in supermarkets with extended shelf life and an optimum level of product quality, making cold chain logistics more important than ever before. With the 12,500-pallet position space at the new cold store facility, Maersk is aiming to make inroads into the large and growing demand for frozen, chilled, and ambient storage in the UAE. “Maersk will offer 24×7 B2B and B2C fulfi lment operations, e-Commerce solutions to retailers/distributors and FMCG brands, value- added services such as co-packing, labelling, and repacking, cross-docking, and last-mile delivery to retail outlets,” Maersk said in a release. The facility will be equipped with as advanced warehouse management system that will allow customers to have clear visibility at the purchase order (PO) or SKU level. The cold store facility, combined with the integrated logistics solutions offered by Maersk that include surface, air, and ocean transportation, customs clearances, and supply chain management, will provide its customers with the opportunity to move their goods seamlessly while dealing with a single logistics partner leading to potentially faster turnaround times, higher visibility, better control, and more predictability of their supply chains. INTEGRATING THE WORLD Christopher Cook, Managing Director of Maersk UAE, Oman, and Qatar, said, “The demand for perishables that require cold storage is rising in the UAE owing to the growing population, and robust tourism, resulting in an increased demand Maersk’s new cold store facility is spread over 13,000 square metres at Dubai Industrial City and will serve the regional FMCG sector with uninterrupted cold chain logistics solutions LOGISTICS 46 | AUGUST 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesDemand for perishables that require cold storage is rising in the UAE Maersk and Dubai Industrial City offi cials signing the agreement for setting up warehouse and cold store facility for speciality foods without compromising the integrity of the product.” He said, the company’s purpose is to improve life for all by integrating the world, and it saw an opportunity to establish a facility that would help the customers to achieve its purpose in the UAE. “Our new cold store facility is helping us safeguard the integrity of perishables and offer them to end users through uninterrupted cold chain solutions,” he added. On behalf of Dubai Industrial City, Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial Leasing at TECOM Group PJSC, signed the agreemnt. He said, “Maersk’s launch reiterates the industrial and logistics credentials of Dubai, a global powerhouse for logistics activity due to its business-friendly legislation and its geographic location. With purpose-built infrastructure, sector-specifi c zones, expansive transport links, and strategic government partnerships, Dubai Industrial City offers logistics solutions that support and complement the industrial sector.” Alshawareb explained, Dubai Industrial City’s intelligent infrastructure and integrated solutions strengthen its position as a key stakeholder in the Operation 300 billion strategy, which aims to develop the UAE’s industrial and logistics sector and enhance its role in stimulating the national economy. He said, “Our enabling ecosystem and integrated offering of land, state-of-the-art warehousing, offi ces, and worker accommodation supports the goals of the National Food Security Strategy and Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ to fuel sustainable prosperity in the local industrial and logistics sectors.” Maersk operates in more than 130 countries, and employs over 100,000 people worldwide. The company aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels. “Maersk’s launch of the new cold store facility and warehouse reiterates the industrial and logistics credentials of Dubai” LOGISTICS Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comAUGUST 2023 | 47PETROMIN TO OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICE CENTRE IN NEOM P etromin Corporation said it has received the handover of NEOM's state-of-the- art Heavy Machinery & Truck Service Centre, thus solidifying its position in developing the region. Following this partnership with NEOM, the upcoming sustainable region in northwest Saudi Arabia, Petromin is set to redefi ne maintenance performance to meet the ever-increasing demand from the workers working to develop projects, including the world-famous 'THE LINE' project, Petromin said in a release. Following the handover, Petromin will immediately begin operating the centre. Ideally located between NEOM's key projects, the Heavy Machinery & Truck Service Centre is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and facilities management solutions such as a dedicated water recycling plant and solar energy generation system. According to Petromin, as NEOM continues to thrive and take shape at an accelerated pace, the need for top-notch maintenance and repairs for trucks, heavy machinery, buses, and various other vehicles, that are performed on a timely basis, has become paramount. "The partnership between NEOM and Petromin brings together unparalleled expertise, resources, and opportunities," commented Kalyana Sivagnanam, the Group CEO of Petromin. He said, “As an industry leader, Petromin recognises the vast opportunities and the immense impact this collaboration holds for the region's sustainable growth, economic vitality, and global standing. "Petromin's unwavering dedication to excellence, and its exceptional expertise and absolute commitment to quality will support NEOM in achieving its ambitious vision." The centre will also offer a full suite of services, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and suspension work. According to the company, to provide safe and convenient fuelling solutions for all types of vehicles, an advanced vehicle fuelling station, including EV charging bay is being developed, and in the future, hydrogen refuelling dispensers will also be part of the service centre. With a team of highly trained experts, Petromin will ensure that the vehicles and heavy machinery building NEOM operates at their full potential, with minimum downtime and maximum productivity. In addition to the service centre, there will also be retail and F&B spaces, to offer customers a wide range of suitable dining and shopping options. This will be the first Petromin service centre in the region to maintain and repair a rapidly growing number of heavy machinery, including trucks NEOM handing over new truck service centre to Petromin SERVICE PROVIDER 48 | AUGUST 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesTOP 5 REASONS FOR THE RISE IN ELECTRIC TRUCK NUMBER A ccording to the trucking major Scania, the electrifi cation of the heavy transport sector, particularly the popularity of the electric trucks, is radically picking up pace. It has enlisted the top fi ve reasons driving the electrifi cation of trucking industry globally. BETTER BUSINESS Electric trucks can open up new revenue streams for buyers and allow access to areas restricted by time and location. They also have lower operating costs compared with diesel trucks because they are more energy-effi cient and have fewer moving parts. This will increasingly result in higher revenues and cost savings for fl eet operators when it comes to optimising their transports. Electric trucks will also have a greater resale value for the initial buyer. IMPROVED BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Advances in battery technology have made it possible to produce electric trucks that can travel long distances and carry heavy loads. This has made electric trucks more attractive to fl eet operators. “Basically, an electric truck is a vehicle with a smaller tank than a diesel equivalent, but batteries are rapidly becoming more effi cient and quicker to charge. At the same time, smart digital tools are evolving rapidly, making it possible to anticipate, plan, and compensate for the time required to charge an electric truck,” Kristoffer Nyberg, Head of e-Trucks Solutions at Scania, said. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND SUBSIDIES Governments around the world are imposing stricter environmental regulations on heavy-duty vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions. Recently, the European Union has set emissions targets for heavy-duty vehicles, and municipalities all over the world are restricting inner-city access to fossil- free transport. Similarly, regions and nations are using other forms of incentives, such as toll-free access to highways for climate-friendly vehicles. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS Many companies have set sustainability goals, which include reducing carbon emissions from their transport fl eets. Switching to electric trucks is one way that companies can achieve these goals, Scania said. “Our customers often have ambitious sustainability goals – pressured by their customers as well as investors,” said Nyberg. He said this means CO2 emissions have become a corporate cost, so focusing on fossil- free transport is often a very cost-effective way of reducing their total emissions. It’s the natural step for businesses in the grocery industry, for example, after they have addressed sustainability in their operations and buildings. As much as half of the CO2 emissions these companies can infl uence come from transport. PUBLIC PERCEPTION There is a growing public demand for cleaner transport, particularly in urban areas where air quality is a concern. This has put pressure on companies and governments across the world to adopt cleaner transport technologies, such as electric trucks. 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