• Ceremonial christening of the innovative hybrid push barge combination ”Mannheim I+II” in Duisburg: Rhenus and Contargo present the first vessel in a new series featuring a future-oriented drive system for the Rhine.
• The hybrid drive combines modern diesel engines with a powerful battery system and is prepared for the future use of hydrogen.
• Presentation of remote steering technology as part of the ”FernBin” research project and outlook on the further development of semi-autonomous barge shipping.
On 24 September, the Rhenus Group and Contargo celebrated the christening of the Mannheim I+II hybrid push barge combination in the Port of Duisburg. The vessel is the first in an innovative series that sets new standards for sustainable freight transport on the Rhine. With a future-oriented drive system and the introduction of modern remote steering technology, the project partners are taking an important step towards climate-friendly and automated inland waterway transport.
Future-proof technology: the hybrid drive of Mannheim I+II (....)