At Schiphol, it's not only passengers that are coming and going, but also their baggage. To set up this process more efficiently, and thus reduce workload, Schiphol is testing an electric, self-driving baggage vehicle in collaboration with KLM. In this test, the bags and suitcases of passengers with a long transfer time is separated from baggage that has to go straight through to catch a direct connection. On a typical day, around 31,000 pieces of baggage belonging to transfer passengers are processed at Schiphol. Much of this baggage is processed in the morning, which puts pressure on the baggage system and on baggage handling. Together with Schiphol, KLM Baggage Services ensure that all suitcases make it to the right connection on time. Reduced workload and pressure on baggage system To transport baggage flows, Schiphol is testing an electric, self-driving baggage vehicle provided by supplier Aurrigo. This autonomous vehicle will be taking the baggage of passengers with a long transfer time from the plane to a temporary storage location. At the right time, the vehicle then takes the baggage from there to the baggage hall, where it goes into the baggage system for further handling. This new, partly automated, process contributes to reduced workload and less pressure on the baggage system as not all baggage is fed into the system at the same time. (....)