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Industry collaboration and standardization: How important are these aspects, when introducing innovative solutions? Our report respondents showed a great interest in these aspects and high motivation for pursuing these topics! We have asked our experts about their take on this topic and they delivered: Watch the video to hear what Peter Szelei (FERNRIDE) and Marcel Lindemann (passify) had to say. 🎥 Are you interested in finding out more? Get your free copy of the report to explore the full findings. Link in comments 🔗 👇 Thank you to our partners at heyport, passify, HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH, and HHLA Next for the fantastic collaboration on this comprehensive report!

"How do you introduce autonomous trucking into a busy terminal without disrupting operations?" At FERNRIDE, we apply a phased approach to ensure a smooth transition: 📍 Phase 1: We begin by setting up and commissioning the system with a small number of vehicles. During this phase, local personnel—from remote operators to maintenance teams—receive comprehensive training to confidently use the solution. 📍 Phase 2: Once the system is running smoothly, we scale up the fleet according to a pre-aligned and tailored plan, fully integrating the solution into your terminal’s operations. Want to see how this works in practice? Watch our full video on YouTube to learn more about overcoming operational challenges and achieving new levels of efficiency. The link 🔗 is in the comment section below! 👇 #TerminalAutomation #OperationalExcellence #AutonomousTrucking #LogisticsInnovation

We are beyond proud to celebrate our CEO and co-founder Hendrik Kramer for being recognized as Logistics Leader of the Year at the prestigious Logistics Hall of Fame awards ceremony! 🏆 This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Hendrik’s leadership, vision, and dedication to driving logistics automation. This achievement is a proud moment for the entire FERNRIDE team! A heartfelt thank you to the Logistics Hall of Fame for this incredible honor and for hosting such a memorable event. To the event organizers, Anita Würmser and Thilo Jörgl, and to the speakers, Marie-Helene AMETSREITER and Frank Mueller, thank you for your kind words that made this moment even more special. Thank you to STILL for sponsoring the nomination and for your support! We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our customers, partners, and investors—many of whom joined Hendrik in Berlin to celebrate. Your trust and support fuel our journey to shape the future of logistics automation. 🚛🤖🚀 The Logistics Hall of Fame recognition is an incredible honor, and we want to extend congratulations to all the other nominees and awardees who are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. You are not only featuring the frontrunners of the logistics but also enabling the exchange and learning from each other. Hendrik’s reflection on standing alongside other industry trailblazers, including role models like Mick Mountz, Peter Wurman, and Raffaello D'Andrea, is a reminder of the power of collaboration and innovation in redefining possibilities. This recognition motivates us to continue innovating, driving impact, and shaping the future of logistics automation together with our team and partners. Photo credit: Sebastian Gabsch / LHOF #Leadership #LogisticsInnovation #LogisticsAutomation #LogisticsHallOfFame #FERNRIDE

I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been recognized as Logistics Leader of the Year at the prestigious Logistics Hall of Fame awards ceremony last night. Standing alongside such inspiring innovators and changemakers in the industry was a truly surreal experience. To receive this recognition is a testament to the amazing team at FERNRIDE, whose hard work and dedication drive forward our shared mission every day. Thank you for building this great company together with me! ❤️ And also a big thank you to our customers, partners, and investors (some representatives of these groups were also celebrating with us in Berlin yesterday, thank you so much for coming!!!) for believing in us and driving the future of logistics automation with us. 🚀🚀🚀 The celebration and the spirit of the event reminded me once again how important collaboration, innovation, and bold vision are in shaping the future. Looking ahead, we have big plans on the horizon! 🚛🤖🚀 With our vision of driving logistics automation, it is so encouraging to have such big support of the logistics industry. Thank you to the Logistics Hall of Fame for this incredible honor, and congratulations to all the other nominees and awardees who are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. Exchanging and learning from role models like Mick Mountz, Peter Wurman, and Raffaello D'Andrea who were elected to the Hall of Fame yesterday as they founded and scaled Kiva Systems (that was then acquired by Amazon for $775M and turned into Amazon Robotics) 20 years ago and changed the industry forever was super inspiring. Here’s to driving change, together. 🚀 Special thanks to Marie-Helene AMETSREITER and Frank Mueller for saying such nice things on stage with your laudatory speeches. This means a lot to me, especially as my family was part of the audience yesterday too. 😍 And thanks to Anita Würmser and Thilo Jörgl for hosting such a special event!!!

Let Experience Lead the Way 🔊 We’re excited to launch a new series featuring candid discussions with industry professionals about automation. These conversations are designed to share actionable insights and strategies, leveraging our guests' experience and expertise to drive industry transformation, efficiently and sustainably. As our first guest puts it: "In my experience, no terminal that has introduced automation has ever said they would like to go back to manual processes." In the first episode, we spoke with Guenter Schmidmeir, FERNRIDE’s Board Member and a global expert with over 25 years of experience in container terminal automation. Together, we unpacked the findings of our Report on Automation and Digital Innovation in Port Logistics. The report identifies three core challenges shaping the future of port automation: 💶 Initial investment costs 📈 Integration complexities 🤝 Workforce adaptation Drawing on his extensive background, Guenter shares practical solutions and lessons learned from decades in the field. Catch the first episode, "Navigating Automation with Guenter Schmidmeir," on our YouTube channel. For a deeper dive into the future of port logistics, download the full report—links are in the comments. #ContainerTerminalAutomation #FERNRIDE #FutureOfLogistics

🚛 What’s the point of autonomous technology if it doesn’t solve real problems? 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 if it can't reduce downtime, maintain reliability, and improve efficiency for terminal operators. That’s why we prioritize 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to ensure our technology delivers measurable impact where it matters most: in your operations. In this interview with Ruben Ott, Senior Operational Excellence Manager at FERNRIDE, he answers key questions such as: 🎯 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Learn how phased deployment works with your existing setup. 🎯 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆? See why performance tracking builds confidence at every stage. 🎯 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀? Discover how tailored approaches meet specific needs. Want to learn more? The link to the full interview is in the comment section below 👇. #OperationalExcellence #TerminalAutomation #AutonomousTerminalTractors

New Report: Automation & Digital Innovation in Port Logistics 📘 And this report might be the most comprehensive the industry has ever seen! The maritime industry is in the midst of a transformative shift. Container terminals are increasingly adopting automation and digitalization to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental impact. Our latest report, conducted in collaboration with passify, heyport, and supported by HHLA Next and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH, delves into the key insights and actionable strategies shaping the future of port logistics. 🗝️ Key Findings 🗝️ 📈 Growth of Automation: A significant rise in moderate automation levels across terminals reflects a step-by-step approach to modernization, balancing innovation with practical demands. 🧑💻 Digital Transformation: Over 80% of terminals are now digitally equipped to some degree, with larger terminals leading in real-time data integration and predictive analytics. 🤔 Main Drivers: Operational efficiency, cost reduction, and data-driven decision-making are the primary motivators, while enhanced safety and competitiveness play crucial roles as well. 😳 Challenges: Integration with legacy systems, high initial investments, and workforce adaptation continue to pose hurdles to full-scale adoption. What's Next? As digitalization lays the groundwork, automation follows, growing in the coming years. This report serves as a roadmap for decision-makers, highlighting trends, challenges, and practical steps for transitioning to smarter, more resilient port operations. Get your free copy of the report to explore the full findings and gain insights that will help shape the next generation of port logistics. Link in the comment section 🔗 👇 Let’s drive the future of maritime logistics together! 🚛 #FERNRIDE #FutureofLogistics #ContainerTerminalAutomation #ReportAutomation #Automation #Digitalization

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? 💼 Key factors to consider: 🎯 Fleet size, 🎯 Layout, 🎯 Labor costs, and 🎯 Insurance premiums ... to name a few. Learn how to prepare your terminal for long-term success by focusing on solutions that can grow and improve over time, according to your needs. Watch the full interview with Peter Szelei, Senior Director Business Development at FERNRIDE. Find the link in the comments below! 👇 #terminalautomation #logisticsautomation #AutonomousTerminalTractors

As our team expands, we're thrilled to introduce our new members and welcome one of our previous members back to our team. 🚀 Helena H. - Operations Coordinator. Marco Bauer - Field Technical Support Expert. Ramez Alghazawi - Associate Engineer. Each of them brings a unique set of skills, experiences, diverse backgrounds, and fresh perspectives that will undoubtedly enrich and propel us toward greater success 🎉 #teamFERNRIDE

🚀 Milestone Alert: FERNRIDE Completes External Safety & Security Evaluation by TÜV SÜD 🚀 FERNRIDE's safety & security concept for autonomous terminal tractors has successfully passed TÜV SÜD’s rigorous evaluation. This milestone marks an essential step in preparation for the autonomous driving tests without a safety driver present in the vehicle. The first driverless tests are scheduled to start as early as December 2024. With our safety concept – the first of its kind in the EU - we are pioneering the way towards compliance according to the Machinery Directive and fully CE-certified autonomous terminal tractors, aiming to set a benchmark for safety standards in autonomous trucking from the EU and globally. Here’s what this milestone means: 🔹 TÜV SÜD’s comprehensive assessment validates the strength of our safety concept, covering risk analyses, specifications, and safety function validation. 🔹 We’re setting a benchmark in compliance, aligning with the Machinery Directive, and aiming for fully CE-certified autonomous terminal tractors. 🔹 This accomplishment also prepares us for upcoming driverless tests, scheduled to begin as early as December 2024! As Hendrik Kramer, CEO & Co-Founder of FERNRIDE, states, "Being a deep-tech startup, we put a strong focus on industrializing a safe and secure product, so we are very pleased with the positive outcome of the evaluation by TÜV SÜD." "Working with FERNRIDE is very solution-oriented and the topic of safety is taken very seriously. We are regularly provided with new and adapted safety concepts for review. Not only are existing protection concepts skilfully implemented, but new technological approaches are also developed. This combination could make FERNRIDE one of the first manufacturers with a CE-compliant solution for autonomous port applications." Benedikt Pulver, Head of the machine safety department at TÜV SÜD, comments on the project. A huge congratulations to our teams on achieving this important milestone and a thank you to our colleagues at TÜV SÜD for their support and expertise. We’re not just driving innovation—we’re doing it safely. 🚛 🔒 Read the full press release on our website: Link in the comment section 🔗 👇 #AutonomousTrucking #AutonomousDrivingSafety #HumanAssistedAutonomy #FERNRIDE #FutureOfLogistics #LogisticsInnovation