نبتون درايف
NEPTUNE
DRIVE
Autonomous Container Shipping
Overview
Autonomous Container Shipping
The world’s first commercial fleet of autonomous submarines for transporting cargo.
Neptune Drive links Saudi ports with neighbouring countries — Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Sudan — with zero carbon emissions, no surface noise, and full security against piracy and storms.
Key Specifications
- Payload
- 10–12 tons (optimized design)
- Range
- 500 NM (150–200 NM first version)
- Operating Depth
- 100–150 m
- Speed
- 10–12 knots (first version)
- Batteries
- LTO, wireless charging
- Port Turnaround
- 2–4 hours (first version)
- Capital Payback
- 2–3 years
- Expected Revenue
- $40–80M per year (100-submarine fleet)
Strategic Benefits
- Reduce regional shipping costs by up to 60%
- Linking Saudi ports with Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Sudan
- Eco-friendly — no carbon emissions and no surface noise
- Full security against piracy and storms
Target Markets
- Inland transportation between local ports
- Regional transportation to the Gulf countries, Egypt, Jordan, Africa, and the world
- Short-range international transport (up to 700 km)
Competitive Advantages
30–40% Lower Operating Cost Than Conventional Vessels
Zero Carbon Emissions
Not Affected by Storms or Piracy
2–4 Hour Port Turnaround
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All specifications and financial figures are preliminary estimates and subject to change.