Our goal is to overcome operational challenges in container handling
The Challenge
Securing containers onboard of ships is crucial for safe global transport. Today this is done using twistlocks to lash one container to another on the deck of vessels.
Locking and unlocking twistlocks is still done manually during loading and unloading vessel operations. This often results in accidents at terminals or onboard of vessels with injuries to dock workers and crew.
The manual removal and insertion of twistlocks also has a huge impact on terminal efficiency and adds costs to global supply chains.
The Solution
AutoLash has designed a groundbreaking solution that completely eliminates the need for twistlock handling.
Crafted by industry veterans who have firsthand experience with the challenges of twistlock handling, this concept is built on deep expertise and operational insight.
Removing twistlocks from container operations increases safety, reduces accidents, brings down emissions, and speeds up vessel turnaround times in port.
Container terminals can now become 100% automated.
Meet the AutoLash team
Chris Ingham - Partner Operations
Chris has over 30 years’ professional experience of business development in the maritime industry. After an early career in liner shipping, forwarding and broking, Chris became a founder of a successful start-up developing web based services to the road transport sector. He subsequently held executive roles at P&O Ports and then DP World. Chris has worked on this project since inception and will focus on operations.
Arthur Schoof - Partner Commercial
Arthur is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the terminal and shipping industries. Having held key roles at the Port of Rotterdam, APM Terminals, and NYK Line/Ocean Network Express (ONE), Arthur possesses a comprehensive understanding of the critical factors that drive this complex industry, particularly the relentless pursuit of cost optimization. Currently, Arthur is dedicated to managing the commercial aspects of AutoLash.
Eugene Zhuchenko - Partner Finance
Eugene Zhuchenko has 25 years of experience in infrastructure investment and finance. He has been a board member in several private equity infrastructure companies in Europe and North America, including Noatum Ports and LBC Terminals. He has managed an infrastructure portfolio at APG Asset Management, led M&A projects at APM Terminals and provided transport and energy advisory services at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Partners
Autolash partners include well known manufacturers of containers and spreaders as well as reputed European companies that produce the AutoLash Corner Castings (ACC).
AutoLash works with the following partners – all leaders in their field.
