Autonomous Terminal Tractor Successfully Tested in Mixed Traffic Terminal Operations in Vlissingen

The proof of concept Terberg autonomous terminal tractor, fitted with EasyMile driverless technology, was put to the test in May 2022 at the Lineage Logistics terminal in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The test formed part of the Living Lab Autonomous Transport Zeeland project. The project aims to develop an innovative transport solution in which an autonomous (i.e. driverless) tractor can drive safely in a mixed traffic container terminal.
The fully automated electric tractor performs autonomous operations in a mixed traffic container terminal environment, alongside other trucks, vehicles and pedestrians. The primary objective of the test is to obtain a safe and smooth autonomous transportation flow. The tractor receives the job from the Terminal Operating System (TOS), then drives to the correct location where a container is being loaded or offloaded by an RTG, Reach Stacker or Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC).
In Vlissingen the terminal tractor is fully integrated with the Terminal Operating System which dispatches the job to the tractor the same way it would do with other vehicles and equipment on the terminal. All that is needed from the port terminal is a TOS that can integrate with third party systems and resources to realize the integration.

The main advantages of deploying autonomous tractors in port terminal environments is to increase efficiency, reduce the risk of people working in a hazardous environment and overcoming the shortage of drivers.

The Living Lab Autonomous Transport project is supported by the European Fund for Regional Development, the Dutch government, and the Province of Zeeland, within the framework of OPZuid regional development programme.

This article was published by EasyMile.

Tags

Visit Supplier

Visit Supplier Website

Contact

More News

Contact

Use the form to get in touch with directly to discuss any requirements you might have.










    We'd love to send you the latest news and information from the world of Future Transport-News. Please tick the box if you agree to receive them.

    For your peace of mind here is a link to our Privacy Policy.

    By submitting this form, you consent to allow Future Transport-News to store and process this information.