TSB Consortium, Demonstrates Port Container Autonomous Transport System
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Outcomes of the "Development and Demonstration of an Autonomous Cooperative Freight Transport System" Project Unveiled at SM Line Gyeong-In Terminal on the 13th
On the 13th, the TSB Consortium held a demonstration of the "Port Autonomous Cooperative Freight Transport System" at SM Line Kyoung In Terminal (SMGI). The event was attended by over 40 representatives from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology Promotion (KIMST), and other relevant organizations and companies.
The demonstration showcased the entire autonomous cooperative transport process, from loading a container in the SMGI yard onto an Autonomous Yard Truck (AYT), moving it to the quay crane (RMQC), and stowing it on the vessel. The event included scenarios where the AYT detected and controlled around on-site workers, navigated autonomously while coordinating with preceding and crossing AYTs, and integrated seamlessly with the Terminal Operating System (TOS) to execute assigned tasks. These demonstrations validated the practical feasibility of deploying autonomous systems in real port operations.
This demonstration is part of the "Development and Demonstration of an Autonomous Cooperative Freight Transport System" project, led by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and KIMST, and implemented by the TSB Consortium. The consortium consists of eight entities, including Total Soft Bank (TSB), ENPlus, SUM, Seoul National University’s Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, Global NC, Incheon Port Authority, the Automotive Convergence Technology Institute, and SM Line Kyoung In Terminal.
As part of the project, the TSB Consortium developed the "Autonomous Cooperative Freight Transport System for Ports," which includes cargo transport vehicle platforms, sensor fusion and control systems for autonomous cooperative driving, V2X digital infrastructure, and management systems.
In addition to system development, the consortium established two standards:
- Container Terminal Transport Operations - Data Transmission Specification (SPS-T SPLIA 0001-7629)
- Definition of V2X-Based Autonomous Cooperative Driving Vehicle Message Set for Ports (ITSK-DITS-23018)
These standards enhance system interoperability and operational efficiency within the port while providing a foundation for alignment with international industry standards, such as TIC 4.0 (tic40.org).
During the event, the consortium also introduced over ten ongoing guidelines and criteria under development, covering areas such as electric yard truck chassis, lower control systems, sensor fusion and driving control, risk analysis and safety strategies, and fallback systems.
Lee Hoon, Director of TSB’s Research Institute, stated, “The on-site demonstration has proven that our system can coexist with humans and automated equipment in ports, providing a safer, more eco-friendly, and efficient port operation.”
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