Funding for CAV initiative secured by NEAA, Port of Tyne, Oxa, and Angoka, courtesy of CAM
The Port of Tyne is leading the charge in transforming the transportation sector, as announced by Matt Beeton, its CEO. The P-CAL project, a collaborative endeavour involving key partners, is set to redefine container movement between the dockside and the container compound.
Funding for the P-CAL project is part of the Β£150m CAM Pathfinder initiative, as outlined in the UK government's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan. This initiative supports and grows the UK's Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) supply chain.
The P-CAL project focuses on real-time coordination with cranes, seamless integration with Terminal Operating Systems, and robust cybersecurity for safe, remote operations. A significant milestone in this project is the deployment of a fully autonomous terminal tractor at the Port of Tyne, marking a UK first in waterside port automation.
The project operates within a new Operational Design Domain (ODD), specifically in a high-traffic, dynamic quayside environment. By implementing a secure mesh communication network, the P-CAL project aims to deliver P-CAL (Port-Connected and Automated Logistics), a project demonstrating autonomous container transport at the Port of Tyne.
The P-CAL project is expected to enhance safety and operational performance at the Port of Tyne, as stated by Matt Beeton. He further adds that this project cements the North East's position as a driving force in industrial innovation.
The achievements and innovations in connected autonomous vehicles will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025. More information about this unmissable event for the UK's transportation sector can be found on www.cittiawards.co.uk.
It's worth noting that the North East Automotive Alliance, Port of Tyne, Oxa, Angoka, and other partners have received UK government funding for the development of CAM solutions. However, the exact publication of the P-CAL project and its potential honours at the third annual CiTTi Awards remain undisclosed.
As for the Connector project and GCP, no prior context was provided in the information available. Regardless, the P-CAL project at the Port of Tyne is undeniably shaping the future of the transportation sector.
