GAUSSIN SA (Marché Libre – FR0010342329) announces the official commercial launch of its motorised AMTS (Automotive Multi Trailer System) vehicle in France on 23 March. This vehicle strengthens the TT (Terminal Trailer) and ATT (Automotive Terminal Trailer) range. New patents have been registered for this vehicle, which introduce innovative disruptive technologies. In total, with this complete range of three port vehicles, the Gaussin Group has given itself the objective of taking 20% of the motorised port vehicle market by 2014.
25 new functionalities unique to the market
The AMTS completes the ATT concept with the option of linking up vehicles in trains. It is a revolutionary series of vehicles with a capacity of 120 tonnes in trains of two, which significantly reduces the operating costs of port operators: 45% to 70% reduction in fuel costs and 70% reduction in maintenance costs, while introducing a major innovation in terms of reducing greenhouse gases.
In total, 25 major functionalities never before seen on the market are offered to port operators. The vehicle, which conforms to EC Regulations, has given rise to the granting of certificates issued by independent bodies (TUV, Bureau Veritas, Apave).
An innovation perfectly suited to the new economic constraints of port operators.
With a unique availability rate of close to 100%, the AMTS offers port operators an avant-garde tool to meet their productivity objectives. For example, the exceptional manoeuvrability of the vehicle frees up more cranes to unload cargo vessels, thus reducing stopover times and enabling port operators to lay claim to a greater market share.
Studies of the return on investment show that annual operating savings in the order of US$ 120,000 can be expected at a port like Dubai with the acquisition of a single AMTS vehicle.
Production of the TT, ATT and AMTS range under licence with EPD
The contract signed in December 2009 with EPD in Singapore for the manufacture of ATT vehicles under licence has entered its implementation phase. Fifteen vehicles are currently in production. These vehicles will be reserved for demonstrations scheduled in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Information on performance, the first eye-witness accounts and the technology on the Internet sites www.amtsbygaussin.com and www.powerpackbygaussin.com as of 23 March next.
About GAUSSIN
GAUSSIN MANUGISTIQUE® specialises in auditing handling procedures and the production of wheeled systems for implementing and transporting heavy, cumbersome or fragile loads. With more than 100 years’ experience, GAUSSIN, with more than 50,000 handling vehicles throughout the world, enjoys an excellent reputation in the four markets currently undergoing considerable expansion which are Energy, Transport, the Environment and Raw Materials. GAUSSIN MANUGISTIQUE® has been listed in the Marché Libre at Euronext Paris since July 2006.