BPA-KOTI signs MOU to develop Autonomous Yard Tractor

Busan Port Authority(BPA) stated that BPA q-and The Korea Transport Institute(KOTI) signed an MOU on the 31th to develop the Autonomous Yard Tractor.
 
In line with the 4th Industrial Revolution, the paradigm of port operation has shifted to the Smart Port. In this regard, the government ministries unveiled ‘Strategy for Building Smart Logistics System’ on the 8th. Moreover, global advanced ports including Rotterdam q-and Hamburg Ports have conducted various policies to create Smart Ports.
 
With this opportunity, the two parties plan to improve port logistics transportation system q-and develop autonomous cargo transportation equipment. In particular, they will apply the autonomous technology to the yard tractors to bolster driver’s safety q-and work efficiency.
 
KOTI is an official research agency for the government of the Republic of Korea. It aims to provide recommendations q-and alternatives for the nation’s transport policy q-and to create the optimal transport system through specialized research q-and technical innovations.