AUTOSUP was proud to contribute to the 2026 edition of the RTR (Research & Technology Results) Conference, where the project took part in Session 19: “Future-proof freight transport: autonomous multimodal supply chains, freight flow integration and low-energy operations.”
Represented by project coordinator INLECOM, AUTOSUP brought its perspective on scalable freight automation, with Ilias Gkotsis joining the panel discussion to present the project’s vision for future-ready multimodal transport systems.
From Pilots to Scalable Automation
The session explored a central question for Europe’s logistics transition:
How do we move from promising pilots to scalable, interoperable, and investment-ready automation across multimodal freight networks?
AUTOSUP shared insights from its ongoing work, emphasizing that:
- Automation must extend beyond vehicles and assets: it must also be embedded at hubs and across transport modes.
- Clear governance, operational roles, and information flows are essential to avoid creating new silos as automation expands.
- Digital Twins and decision-support tools can guide investment decisions and help stakeholders sequence automation deployments effectively.
- Standardised operational events and strong data-quality accountability are crucial to ensure interoperability in real-life operations.
A Collective Path Forward
The discussion highlighted that scaling automated multimodal freight is not primarily a technological barrier, but a challenge of coordination, governance, and reducing investment uncertainty across the logistics ecosystem.
AUTOSUP extends its thanks to the session’s moderator and fellow panelists for an engaging and forward-looking exchange. Strengthened collaboration across EU initiatives remains vital to building future-proof, sustainable, and automated freight transport.