In everyday port operations, semi-trailers often need to be shifted inside a facility area for internal transfer or to load/unload external cargo. Currently, this is done by a fleet of manually driven vehicles, causing a negative impact on the carbon footprint.

PIONEERS consortium partners AKKODIS and VDL are developing an automatic system called Logistic as a Service. The purpose is to enhance port operations by making them more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly.

For more details about this demo, such as the methodology and expected outcomes, you can download the factsheet.