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On 4–5 June 2026, the SEAMLESS consortium gathered in Horten, Norway, for its 6th General Assembly, bringing together project partners from across Europe to review progress, assess recent achievements, and prepare for the next phase of project implementation.

The meeting took place immediately following the successful Demonstration Use Case 1 (DUC1) Demonstration Day, providing a timely opportunity for partners to reflect on the results achieved and identify key lessons learned. Interactive discussions focused on the performance of the integrated technologies showcased during the demonstration, including remote operations, autonomous navigation, smart cargo handling, and digital logistics coordination. Partners also examined challenges encountered during the demonstration and explored how these insights can support future developments.

A major focus of the General Assembly was the preparation of Demonstration Use Case 2 (DUC2). Consortium members discussed implementation plans, operational scenarios, technical requirements, regulatory considerations, and opportunities to build upon the experience gained during DUC1. These sessions highlighted the project’s commitment to progressively advancing autonomous and connected waterborne logistics solutions under increasingly complex operational conditions.

Beyond the demonstration activities, the consortium reviewed project management and financial matters, dissemination and communication achievements, stakeholder engagement activities, scientific contributions, policy recommendations, and standardisation efforts. Dedicated sessions also addressed autonomous port operations, impact assessment, business models, environmental and societal benefits, and social acceptance of autonomous logistics services.

The two-day meeting reaffirmed the strong collaboration among SEAMLESS partners and their shared commitment to accelerating the transition towards safer, smarter, and more sustainable waterborne transport. With DUC1 successfully completed and preparations for DUC2 now well underway, the project continues to make significant progress towards demonstrating the future of autonomous multimodal logistics in Europe.