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Belfast wins funds to test autonomous terminal tractors

A consortium led by Belfast Harbour has been awarded funding for a feasibility study into autonomous technology It will partner with digital solutions provider Aidrivers and container port operator BCT to trial the use of automatic terminal tractors (TTs) to transport containers between quay cranes and storage areas.  Traditional TT operations contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and the study will test whether autonomous operation reduces their environmental impacts, increases safety and ... [+]

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