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Automated wind propulsion gains momentum as Maersk Tankers expands suction sail rollout

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Maersk Tankers has completed the second installation in an ongoing rollout of automated wind-assisted propulsion systems across its medium-range tanker fleet, as shipping companies increasingly turn to hybrid automation and renewable energy technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

The latest installation saw four 24-meter automated suction sails fitted to the tanker Maersk Tahiti at Chengxi Shipyard in Jiangyin, China.

The systems were supplied by Spanish wind propulsion specialist bound4blue, which is deploying a total of 20 suction sails across five Maersk Tankers vessels under the companies’ current agreement. [Read more…] about Automated wind propulsion gains momentum as Maersk Tankers expands suction sail rollout

Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

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Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, has for the first time operated a fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicle on a public road in Belgium.

This safety-validated demonstration, achieved at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, was permitted under the Belgian regulatory framework and it showcases how Belgium – and Europe – can take the lead in advancing autonomous freight technology.

Johan Klaps, chairman of the board of directors Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Antwerp port alderman: “Antwerp is more than a logistical hub: it is also a place where the mobility of tomorrow is tested and concretized. [Read more…] about Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

ETH Zurich students and Gebrüder Weiss take part in World Solar Challenge 2025

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The aCentauri Solar Racing Team completes the 3,000-kilometer race across Australia under challenging conditions / Logistics partner Gebrüder Weiss ensures smooth operations off the track

ETH Zurich’s aCentauri Solar Racing Team finished the World Solar Challenge in Australia in 11th place out of a total of 28 teams in the “Challenger” class.

The students covered the approximately 3,000-kilometre route from Darwin to Adelaide in six days, facing consistently challenging weather and road conditions during the Australian winter. Once again, Gebrüder Weiss served as the team’s official logistics partner.

Tracy van Arend, branch manager at Gebrüder Weiss Adelaide, says: “Placing 11th shows how well the team handled the challenges of this year’s race – a great achievement.” [Read more…] about ETH Zurich students and Gebrüder Weiss take part in World Solar Challenge 2025

Autonomous electric truck company Einride to adopt hands-free charging solutions from Rocsys

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Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, has collaborated with freight technology company Einride, to demonstrate fully autonomous logistics.

The collaboration highlights Rocsys’ hands-free charging of Einride’s autonomous electric vehicle, showcasing the seamless integration of end-to-end automated operations.

The demonstration was part of the MODI project, co-financed by the European Union and took place at AstaZero, a fully owned subsidiary of RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, the world’s first full-scale independent test environment for automated transport systems. [Read more…] about Autonomous electric truck company Einride to adopt hands-free charging solutions from Rocsys