HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST 66 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CASE STUDY: Precautionary Measures in Anticipation of Typhoon Ragasa In response to the imminent threat of Typhoon Ragasa in September 2025, HPH Trust prioritised the safety of its personnel, operations, and facilities at its container terminals. Precautionary measures were implemented to mitigate risks associated with severe weather conditions. Key Measures Implemented 1. Securing equipment: All operational equipment was secured or moved to designated shelters to prevent damage and ensure safety. 2. Securing containers: Containers were systematically secured to minimise the risk of movement due to strong winds, ensuring cargo stability. 3. Escalated safety standards: Stricter safety protocols were implemented, especially in areas vulnerable to severe winds. 4. Additional resources: Extra manpower was deployed pre and post typhoon to effectively secure essential areas and monitor conditions closely. HPH Trust remains dedicated to resuming normal operations safely and efficiently once the typhoon threat had passed. These proactive measures reflect the commitment of the Trust to ensuring the safety of its personnel and facilities. CASE STUDY: Automated and Remote-Controlled Operations at HPH Trust The adoption of automated and remote-controlled operations technology, particularly in crane operations, brings benefits, including increased yard productivity, reduced incident rates and improved job satisfaction for crane operators due to a more comfortable working environment. In 2025, HIT upgraded six conventional RTGCs to remote control and planned to release for production in 2026. Meanwhile, YANTIAN currently operates 40 remote control RTGCs, following the delivery of 12 units in 2025, and plans to add 20 new remote control RTGCs to its existing fleet of 40 remote control RTGCs by 2027. Enhancing industry safety through remote control All remote control crane operators must undergo proper training and obtain a licence to operate remote control cranes. Each remote control crane is equipped with at least 19 monitoring cameras and more than 30 sensors to improve visibility and handling precision during operation. Crane operators use real-time video feeds in Remote Operation Centres to load and unload containers. Since the introduction of remote control RTGCs in 2018, there have been no injuries caused by accidents involving remote control RTGCs. Load Positioning System – Magic Eye Developed in Japan, the Magic Eye system is specifically designed for RTGCs and automated container stacking systems. This system enables cranes with remote-controlled functions to ground and stack containers accurately and efficiently. The Magic Eye system comprises two cameras (a ‘mark’ camera and a ‘laser’ camera), a laser light source, an infrared-ray LED light, an operating system, and communication equipment. When the spreader lowers a container, the Magic Eye detects reference markers on the ground when grounding a container or the corners of grounded containers when stacking containers. The system collects and transmits data to the central computer system, which controls the cranes and the movement of spreaders to ensure precise placement of containers. Containers were systemically secured in preparation for the typhoon. Remote control RTGC at HIT Remote Operation Centres controlling the loading and unloading of containers
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