AUTOFLEX Podcast Series
The AUTOFLEX Podcast Series explores the opportunities and challenges associated with the future of inland waterway transport. Through conversations with researchers, engineers, and industry experts, the series examines how emerging technologies such as automation, electrification, and digitalization are transforming the design and operation of inland vessels.
Across the episodes, guests discuss the technical, operational, and economic factors that influence the adoption of innovative vessel concepts, highlighting the importance of viewing ships not as isolated technologies but as part of a broader transport ecosystem. Topics include autonomous navigation, vessel design, safety, regulatory frameworks, business models, logistics integration, and the role of inland waterways in creating more sustainable and efficient freight transport systems.
By combining academic insights with practical industry perspectives, the AUTOFLEX Podcast Series provides a platform for exploring how innovation can support the transition towards smarter, safer, and more sustainable inland shipping.
