Rocsys and ITS Deploy Hands-Free Charging at the Port of Long Beach to Expand Scalable Zero-Emission Operations

Rocsys and ITS Deploy Hands-Free Charging at the Port of Long Beach to Expand Scalable Zero-Emission Operations

• Rocsys and International Transportation Service join forces on hands-free charging deployment at the Port of Long Beach in California
• The partnership enables 24/7 charging of a Taylor Machine Works electric, human-operated container handler at the ITS Terminal in the Port of Long Beach
• The deployment meets a growing industry demand for hands-free solutions within port terminals, supporting the global transition to zero-emission operations

 

Long Beach, CA (North America) and Rijswijk, The Netherlands, 14 April 2026 — Rocsys, the global leader in hands-free charging solutions, has partnered with International Transportation Service (ITS), a leading marine container terminal operator at the Port of Long Beach, California. The partnership integrates a Rocsys hands-free connection device with a Taylor Machine Works (Taylor) electric, human-operated, container handler operating in active terminal conditions, enabling hands-free opportunity charging.

As port terminals electrify equipment to meet long-term zero-emissions targets, charging has emerged as a key operational bottleneck. Traditional workflows remain costly to operate, error-prone, a hassle to manage and pose safety concerns. This introduces queue formation, missed charging windows, and underutilized chargers into environments defined by tight turn times and high throughput. Such inefficiencies compound at scale and could limit how quickly zero-emission operations can expand.

The deployment brings Rocsys, ITS, and Taylor together to demonstrate how hands-free charging can remove operational bottlenecks by reducing friction, improving safety conditions for on-site personnel, and enabling consistent, high-duty zero-emission workflows in real port conditions.

At the center of the deployment is a Taylor ZLC-996 electric, human-operated container handler equipped with the Rocsys Smart Cover, which opens and closes based on charging signals exchanged with the Rocsys hands-free connection device. Taylor Machine Works served as the original equipment manufacturer and system integrator for the electric container handler platform. This configuration supports repeatable opportunity charging cycles in an active terminal environment and forms a core element of the Rocsys Platform. The Platform combines advanced hardware, intelligent software, and a service ecosystem that combines the Rocsys Portal for operational visibility, APIs for integration with customer IT systems and centralized monitoring with expert field support. Designed for straightforward integration and scalability, it allows ports to expand electric fleets without compromising operational efficiency as emission-free operations scale.

Polly Crispin, Senior Business Development Manager at Rocsys, said: “This deployment is an important step to demonstrate that hands-free charging is a critical enabler for ports seeking to meet long-term zero-emission operations. Working with ITS and Taylor allows us to show how hands-free charging performs under real-world conditions, reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency and supporting the transition toward safer and zero emission terminal operations.”

Halfdan Ross, Chief Project Officer at ITS, added: “At ITS we’re always looking to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability within our operations. Rocsys’ hands-free charging solution is an enabler for integrating human-operated electric handling equipment into our terminal workflows, and we’re excited to continue this partnership as we move forward.”

David Gully, West Coast Regional Sales Manager from Taylor Machine Works commented: “This collaboration demonstrates how Taylor’s electric container handlers can be integrated with emerging charging technologies while continuing to operate in real-world, human-operated terminal environments. As ports explore electrification, it’s critical that new technologies work within existing workflows. We’re proud to support customers like ITS and technology providers like Rocsys by engineering practical, durable electric equipment that can adapt as charging infrastructure evolves.”

 

About Rocsys
Rocsys is the leading platform for hands-free charging of electric vehicles, accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility. The company’s cutting-edge technology, including next-generation advanced computer vision, and data-driven services, unlocks greater efficiency, safety, and scalability for the world’s leading port operators, logistics companies, and other EV fleet owners. With operations across Europe and North America, Rocsys plays a leading role in shaping standards that will unify a powerful EV ecosystem through industry consortiums and strategic partnerships with multinational corporations and OEMs.

About ITS
International Transportation Service (ITS) is a marine terminal operator providing container-handling services at the Port of Long Beach. ITS supports global shipping lines with efficient, safe, and reliable terminal operations, and continues to invest in technologies that improve safety, productivity and reduce environmental impact. The company is committed to advancing zero-emission initiatives and modernizing the human operated terminal operations through innovation and collaboration.

About Taylor Machine Works
Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty material handling equipment, serving ports, industrial operations, and logistics customers worldwide. Known for durable and high-capacity solutions, Taylor provides a growing range of electric and zero-emission equipment designed for demanding applications. The company supports customers in their transition to cleaner and more efficient operations through continuous innovation and field-tested engineering.