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Jun 13 2019

Autonomous road haulage moves a step closer as container freight terminal automates deliveries

SWEDEN – Anyone who has predicted that autonomous road haulage won't catch on will seemingly soon have to change their view as the pace of adoption picks up. The latest move in the field of driverless freight transport sees Volvo Trucks electric, connected and autonomous vehicle Vera form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a DFDS logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden.

 

Just last year Volvo Trucks presented its first autonomous solution, designed for repetitive assignments in logistics centres, factories and ports. Vera is suited for short distances, transporting large volumes of goods with high precision. The purpose of the latest collaboration is to implement Vera in a real application, enabling a connected system for a continuous flow of goods, from a DFDS logistics centre to an APM Terminals port facility in Gothenburg, for subsequent distribution across the world.

 

The aim is to implement a connected system consisting of several Vera vehicles monitored by a control tower. The purpose is to enable a seamless and constant flow responsive to demands on greater efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. The collaboration with DFDS is a first step towards implementing Vera in a real transport assignment on pre-defined public roads in an industrial area. Torben Carlsen, CEO of DFDS, commented:

 

“We want to be at the forefront of connected, autonomous transportation. This collaboration will help us develop an efficient, flexible and sustainable long-term solution for receiving autonomous vehicles arriving at our gates, benefitting our customers, the environment and our business.” Read more

 

 

Source: HANDY SHIPPING GUIDE