Live demonstration of autonomous e-barge operations in the Port of Rotterdam

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and partners of the European MAGPIE-project will host a unique live demonstration of an autonomous e-barge operating in a real port environment.

In one of the world’s busiest ports, you will experience firsthand what terminal-to-terminal autonomous navigation with collision avoidance looks like in practice: live on the water. The demonstration will take place on the Nieuwe Maas and in the Waalhaven port basin. The e-barge will sail autonomously from terminal to terminal in a real operational environment, navigating autonomously alongside regular commercial traffic.

As part of the European MAGPIE project, this event marks a pivotal moment: autonomous navigation moving from controlled testing to real-world deployment. It brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the technology and its implications for the future of port operations and maritime logistics.

The program consists of a seminar offering insights into both the technology and its role in sustainable ports of the future, and a live on-water demonstration via a television screen.

What to expect?

✅A real-world on-water demonstration of autonomous vessel operations.
✅Deep dives on safety, scalability, and system integration.
✅ Direct contact with the people and technology making this possible.

📍 Location: RDM Loft, Port of Rotterdam
🕜 Time: 13:30 – 15:30
📅 Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Register here: https://bit.ly/4u3kb1J