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ABC flies GRT autonomous vehicle to Singapore
FREIGHT forwarder Geodis has organised the transport of a newly developed Group Rapid Transit (GRT) prototype autonomous vehicle to Singapore utilising AirBridgeCargo flights.
The GRT, which measures six metres in length, 2.1 metres in width and has a height of 2.8 metres, was flown Amsterdam to Singapore aboard an AirBridgeCargo 747 freighter, according to London's Air Cargo News.
Before the flight, the airline sent off-size cargo team to the production factory of the Utrecht-based technology company, 2getthere, to work out a special loading plan to ensure safe shipment.
The GRT vehicle can accommodate up to 24 passengers and in Singapore it will be used for demonstrations at various locations to show its suitability for use at medium-sized airports, business campuses and entertainment parks.
Nico Kors, head of sales, The Netherlands, Denmark & Ireland at AirBridgeCargo said: "It is exactly for this type of shipment that we have developed our product to offer customised logistics solutions tailored to the needs of each customer. We are witnessing a strong customer demand for these types of services that require special attention and handling."
The GRT, which measures six metres in length, 2.1 metres in width and has a height of 2.8 metres, was flown Amsterdam to Singapore aboard an AirBridgeCargo 747 freighter, according to London's Air Cargo News.
Before the flight, the airline sent off-size cargo team to the production factory of the Utrecht-based technology company, 2getthere, to work out a special loading plan to ensure safe shipment.
The GRT vehicle can accommodate up to 24 passengers and in Singapore it will be used for demonstrations at various locations to show its suitability for use at medium-sized airports, business campuses and entertainment parks.
Nico Kors, head of sales, The Netherlands, Denmark & Ireland at AirBridgeCargo said: "It is exactly for this type of shipment that we have developed our product to offer customised logistics solutions tailored to the needs of each customer. We are witnessing a strong customer demand for these types of services that require special attention and handling."
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