Project Summary
The Port of Tyne has partnered with ANT Machines to
begin its ‘AutoANT’ project. Building from the results of an
earlier stage trial last year, this one will go one step further,
deploying fully autonomous, electric-powered yard robots
to replace traditional diesel terminal trucks used for the
discharge of containers from vessels. The transition to this
autonomous solution promises to reduce operational costs,
enhance safety by eliminating direct human interaction
with heavy loads, and contribute to decarbonisation efforts
in the maritime industry. The project seeks to validate
the operational efficiency and environmental benefits of
autonomous yard robots in a real-world port setting.
