Development of an advanced, efficient and green intermodal system with autonomous inland and short sea shipping - AEGIS

Abstract The European maritime transport policy recognizes the importance of waterborne systems as key elements for sustainable growth in Europe. A major goal is to transfer more than 50% road rail or waterways within 2050. To meet this challenge waterway needs get attractive and overcome its disadvantages. Therefore, it necessary develop new knowledge technology find a completely approach short sea inland shipping. element automation ships, ports administrative tasks aligned requirements different regions. One main AEGIS project increase efficiency with use higher degrees corresponding smaller ship types reduce costs secure frequency by feeders provide multimodal green logistics solutions combining shipping transport.