Europe’s Quiet Transport Revolution: The Rise of Autonomous Inland Barges
Published on: Jan. 18, 2026, 12:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The AUTOBarge project shows how autonomous barges could make Europe’s inland waterways safer, cleaner, and more efficient by combining advanced navigation technology with new approaches to work, regulation, and sustainability. By validating these systems in real-world conditions, the project demonstrates that autonomous inland shipping is moving from research to practical reality.
