What’s Happening: FERNRIDE, a self-driving truck pioneer, and Terberg, a market leader in terminal tractors, have announced their partnership to develop an automated and CE-certified tractor for series production. The tractor offers teleoperation and autonomous driving functions with a “human-in-the-loop” approach. The first 100 units will be delivered exclusively to FERNRIDE and Terberg customers for use in container terminals, production facilities, and distribution centers.
Why It Matters: The partnership between FERNRIDE and Terberg is a significant step towards accelerating the transition to autonomy in container terminals, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. The tractor’s self-driving and teleoperation functions aim to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety in yard logistics processes. At the same time, the “human-in-the-loop” approach ensures a gradual and smooth transition to full autonomy.
Key Points:
- FERNRIDE and Terberg are partnering to develop an automated and CE-certified tractor for series production.
- The tractor offers teleoperation and autonomous driving functions with a “human-in-the-loop” approach.
- The first 100 units will be delivered exclusively to FERNRIDE and Terberg customers for use in container terminals, production facilities, and distribution centers.
- The partnership aims to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety in yard logistics processes and accelerate the transition to autonomy.
- FERNRIDE’s end-to-end management software solution seamlessly integrates automated tractors into existing Yard Management Systems and Terminal Operating Systems.
- Terberg’s global maintenance and service network ensures customers the highest level of availability during their operations.
- The tractor’s hardware kit, consisting of a computing unit, connectivity module, and sensors, will be integrated into Terberg’s production line.
Bottom Line: FERNRIDE and Terberg’s partnership to develop self-driving tractors is a significant step towards accelerating the transition to autonomy in container terminals, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. The tractor’s self-driving and teleoperation functions aim to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety in yard logistics processes, while the “human-in-the-loop” approach ensures a gradual and smooth transition to full autonomy.
