Enabling co-existence of human and automated trucks in ports and terminals

This solution focuses on the safe and efficient integration of autonomous trucks into busy port and terminal environments. It develops operational concepts, procedures and digital coordination mechanisms that allow automated and conventional vehicles to share infrastructure, improving efficiency while maintaining high safety standards.

Automated trucks motorway-to-harbour transition

This innovation enables autonomous trucks to seamlessly move between motorway networks and complex harbour environments. It addresses operational challenges related to navigation, connectivity, traffic management and control during the transition between long-haul road transport and logistics hubs.

Hub-to-hub freight automation

This solution demonstrates automated freight transport between logistics hubs, enabling autonomous vehicles to carry goods over predefined routes with minimal human intervention. The approach aims to increase transport efficiency, reduce operating costs and improve the reliability of freight movements.

Finding the true value of road automation

This innovation develops methodologies and assessment frameworks to quantify the economic, environmental, operational and societal benefits of road automation. It provides evidence-based insights to support investment decisions, policy development and large-scale deployment of autonomous freight transport solutions.

Automated loading and unloading of autonomous trucks

This solution automates the handling processes associated with freight transport, enabling autonomous trucks to load and unload cargo with limited human involvement. By integrating automated warehouse and vehicle operations, it reduces turnaround times and improves efficiency across logistics chains.