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Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics | Computer Weekly

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In short

The Port of Tyne, in partnership with the North East Automotive Alliance, Oxa, and other consortium members, has completed the Port-Connected and Automated Logistics (P-CAL) project, demonstrating autonomous container transport in a live port environment. The project deployed a fully autonomous terminal tractor and a secure mesh communication network to move containers between the dockside and container compound, marking a UK first in waterside port automation. The initiative aims to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability while providing a blueprint for future autonomous logistics operations in ports and industrial hubs worldwide.

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Tags: autonomous, logistics, port, automation, supply chain, connected mobility

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