The Port of Rotterdam opened a new exhibition at its public-facing experience centre Portlantis under the MAGPIE project. The display highlights technologies under development across European ports and brings together a selection of demonstrators developed with project partners. Operational areas focus on alternative fuels, digitalisation, and low-emission transport.
The exhibition includes an offshore charging solution, a hybrid shunting locomotive, and automated truck charging systems. These technologies are presented through physical models and augmented reality applications to illustrate the potential port applications. The approach reflects the increasing role of ports as testing grounds for energy transition and digital logistics solutions.
Co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Port of Rotterdam, the MAGPIE project involves 45 partners working on technologies aimed at advancing decarbonisation and digitalisation in port operations. The project aims to strengthen Europe's competitive position in global maritime trade. MAGPIE also serves as a training hub for young engineers, researchers, and future stakeholders, accelerating technology transfer to the next generation of the port industry.
Key Takeaways:
1. The Port of Rotterdam opened the MAGPIE project exhibition at the Portlantis experience centre.
2. The exhibition focuses on alternative fuels, digitalisation, and low-emission transport.
3. An offshore charging solution, hybrid shunting locomotive, and automated truck charging systems are on display.
4. Physical models and augmented reality applications are used.
5. The MAGPIE project is EU co-funded and involves 45 partners.
