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🚛 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

"𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀?" 🤔 For terminal operators, the idea of automation often comes with concerns about high costs and complex infrastructure upgrades. But what if there was a way to automate without overhauling your terminal? In this short clip, discover how FERNRIDE’s autonomous terminal tractors offer a gradual path to automation for brownfield operations. 🚛 🚚 You can start automating mixed horizontal transport without major changes to your existing setup. Curious to learn more? Watch the full interview with Peter Szelei to see how this solution could work for your terminal: [Link to video below 👇] #TerminalAutomation #AutonomousTractors #LogisticsAutomation

At FERNRIDE, knowledge sharing and continuous learning are two of our core pillars. Every month, we choose a topic for a deep dive and come together for an informal learning session. This October was particularly special as we were joined by two industry titans and our esteemed board members, Guenter Schmidmeir and Holger Mandel. 💪 Guenter, with his remarkable 25-year journey in the container terminal industry, shared invaluable insights from his automation experience. He emphasized that “the time is now for terminals to take crucial steps towards automation,” reminding us it’s not a matter of if, but when. Holger, whose leadership spans key roles at MAN, Volvo, and Caterpillar, reflected on FERNRIDE's incredible progress over the past two and a half years. He shared his pride in our shared wins, future-shaping innovations, and our solution poised to transform the ecosystem. “What makes it truly special,” he noted, “is the passion, commitment, and values of everyone at FERNRIDE. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s focused, resilient, and always moving forward.” Holger also underscored the importance of culture and dedication to our goals—qualities that continue to drive us forward. A big thank you to Guenter and Holger for your inspiring words and for sharing your vision with the team! ✨ #FERNRIDE #startuplife

Are autonomous terminal tractors right for my terminal? 🤔 To answer this question, we sat down with Peter Szelei, Senior Director Business Development at FERNRIDE, who shared valuable insights on what to consider when choosing an automation solution. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹. 🦾⚙️ ≠ ⚙️🤖 When it comes to automating terminal operations, including horizontal transportation, the solution you choose shouldn’t just solve today’s problems. It needs to support your growth for years to come. 🌱 Here are a few things to consider before making your decision: 🚀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁? 🎯 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀? 🤝 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? The right automation choice isn’t about a quick fix. It’s about finding a path that ensures reliable operations today, with the flexibility and scalability to handle whatever comes next. By considering these questions, you’ll be well-positioned to align your next step in automating your terminal. Find the link to the full post below 👇. #TerminalAutomation #OperationalEfficiency #PortOperations #AutonomousVehicles

🚛 We’re proud to support FERNRIDE in advancing autonomous yard trucking solutions with our 𝗡𝟰 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿! Here’s what sets the N4 apart in FERNRIDE’s journey towards safer, smarter yard trucking solutions: "The N4’s safety qualification is critical, allowing it to form the compute backbone of our safety case," says John Hughes, Senior Technical Engineering Manager at FERNRIDE. "Its extensive communication interfaces enable us to scale and integrate our system-of-systems effectively. Additionally, the powerful controller allows us to run safety-critical autonomy functions in real-time." As FERNRIDE tackles industry challenges—from driver shortages to sustainability—the N4 Network Controller helps ensure that safety, reliability, and innovation stay at the forefront. Read more about our N4 Network Controller here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmnMkGTp #TTTechAuto #FERNRIDE #AutonomousLogistics #AutonomousTrucking #N4 #AutonomousVehicles Denis Gulde Barbara Hollinger Alexander Eiselt Maria Tarasova Christian Dudzik

FERNRIDE and JOST World Join Forces! 🤝 FERNRIDE has entered a strategic development partnership with JOST, a global leader in safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry. Together, we aim to accelerate the future of logistics by addressing key industry challenges like decarbonization, automation, and driver shortage. In this collaboration, we will combine our expertise to develop scalable technologies that enable automated trucking operations in logistics yards. Our long-term goal is to solve the challenges of the industry and increase productivity for skilled workers and safety in operations through highly automated solutions. Together we pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient industry. At FERNRIDE, we believe that partnerships are key to transforming the logistics sector, and with JOST's industry-leading innovations, we are confident that our joint efforts will shape the future of autonomous logistics. “The logistics industry cannot afford disruptions or downtime from new technology integration. That is why our gradual integration approach is so effective. Success in this industry’s transformation requires collaboration with trusted partners and industry leaders, working together to ensure a smooth, seamless transition,” said Hendrik Kramer, CEO and Co-Founder of FERNRIDE. Thank you to our partners at JOST for joining us on this journey! 🚀 Read the full press release in our blog: Link in the first comment 👇 #logistics #automation #autonomousdriving #partnership #innovation #futureoflogistics #decarbonization #FERNRIDE #JOST