ITC Selects Hexagon's HxGN EAM For Australia's Largest Electric Rail Terminal

Hexagon’s asset management solution HxGN EAM, in collaboration with The APP Group, has been selected by Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) for the Somerton Intermodal Terminal project. Located in Melbourne's outer suburbs, this 45-hectare terminal is set to become Australia’s largest and first fully electric intermodal rail terminal.

Upon completion, the Somerton Intermodal Terminal will handle over one million 20-foot equivalents (TEU) annually. It will be the closest terminal to Melbourne capable of accommodating double-stacked 1,800-metre trains. The terminal aims to eliminate up to 500,000 truck trips from Melbourne’s roads, reducing carbon emissions by up to 189,000 tonnes.

HxGN EAM is designed to improve productivity and extend asset lifecycles. It will manage the entire asset portfolio within the Somerton Intermodal Terminal project. This includes internal roads and gates, truck and container movements, container washing, fumigation facilities, and a 24x7 control centre overseeing lighting, technology, and rail network control.

Statements from Key Stakeholders

Brendon Gibson, ITC’s Chief Operating Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Hexagon and The APP Group. "We are delighted to collaborate with Hexagon and The APP Group to implement their advanced HxGN EAM solution for our terminal project," Gibson said. "Effective asset management is paramount to the success of our operations."

Supratim Mukhopadhyay, vice president of sales at Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, also welcomed the partnership. "Hexagon is very excited to be supporting ITC’s mission to drive innovation and efficiency in the transportation and logistics industry," Mukhopadhyay said.

Project Timeline

Construction on the Somerton Intermodal Terminal is currently underway and is expected to be completed in 2025.

For more information about ITC, visit intermodal-terminal.com. Details about The APP Group can be found at app.com.au. Learn more about Hexagon at hexagon.com.