MAGPIE Demonstration ‘Autonomous E-barge Operations in the Port of Rotterdam’

Location: Port of Rotterdam – RDM Loft, Scheepsbouwweg 8-Loft, Rotterdam.
11 June 2026 | 13:30–15:30

Join a live demonstration of autonomous e-barge operations in one of the world’s busiest ports. As part of the MAGPIE project, this event showcases terminal-to-terminal autonomous navigation with collision avoidance in a real operational environment on the Nieuwe Maas and Waalhaven basin.

The programme includes a seminar on the future of autonomous and sustainable port operations, followed by a live on-water demonstration broadcast on screen. Participants will gain insights into safety, scalability, and system integration, and engage directly with experts behind the technology.

Organised by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and MAGPIE project partners.

Programme:

• 13:00 Doors open
• 13:30 Welcome
• 13:40 Introduction to Magpie-project & Demo Autonomous-E-barge
• 13:50 When Ship Talk demo (Oct 2025) – lessons learned
• 14:00 Autonomous Port Operation – live demonstration & explanation
• 15:00 Plenary discussion
• 15:30 Drinks