TRANSPORTATION and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Robert Falck, chief executive officer of Swedish company Einride, which specialises in digital, electric and autonomous freight solutions, signed a co-operation framework via videoconference to strengthen collaboration in the digitalisation, electrification and automation of heavy transport in Bahrain.
The co-operation framework aims to support the development of Bahrain’s transportation and logistics sector and promote the adoption of advanced technologies, in line with the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
On the occasion, the minister said the signing reflects Bahrain’s forward-looking approach to keeping pace with global developments in the transport and logistics sector and its commitment to harnessing innovative technologies to enhance the sector’s efficiency and sustainability, further reinforcing the kingdom’s position as a leading regional logistics hub.
He added that the co-operation reflects Bahrain’s openness to emerging technologies and advanced solutions, while underscoring the importance of conducting the necessary technical and regulatory studies to ensure that future initiatives are aligned with national priorities and achieve the highest standards of efficiency, safety and sustainability.
The co-operation framework focuses on studying the application of advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of land freight operations. This includes assessing the potential use of Einride Saga, the company’s artificial intelligence-powered operating platform, to analyse and manage transport networks in real time, exploring opportunities to deploy a connected fleet of heavy electric trucks, and developing a network of smart charging stations along Bahrain’s strategic logistics corridors.
The co-operation also includes examining the regulatory and operational requirements associated with autonomous freight vehicle technologies, with a view to establishing an enabling environment to assess the feasibility of implementing such solutions in accordance with the applicable technical and regulatory requirements, as well as safety and efficiency standards.
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