The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced that it will launch its first commercial pilot for autonomous container trucks this autumn, with Inceptio Technology providing the driverless system and Group-GTS operating round‑the‑clock services between a depot in Kallo and multiple container terminals, testing how autonomous vehicles can be integrated into regular port logistics.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges plans to start its first commercial autonomous container truck pilot in the Antwerp port area in autumn 2026. According to the announcement, Inceptio Technology will supply the autonomous driving system, while logistics operator Group-GTS will run trucks transporting containers 24/7 between its depot in Kallo on the Left Bank and several container terminals on the Right Bank. The pilot aims to assess operational requirements for integrating autonomous trucks into routine logistics services and explore their scalability; a later phase could extend the project towards North Sea Port and Rotterdam.
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