We’re about to launch into an exciting new stage of Darwin’s work with autonomous vehicles. Having demonstrated an autonomous shuttle for almost four years at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, we’re ready to bring self-driving passenger services to ports across the UK and Europe, starting with the Port of Liverpool.
The 2025 British Ports Association annual lunch was held on 13 May at the London Guildhall, and we were delighted to be welcomed as representatives of Darwin. Daniela Petrovic, Darwin’s co-founder, and Harriet Evans, Darwin’s news blogger, took the opportunity to connect with people in the ports sector and explain the services that Darwin offers.
The meal was introduced with speeches from Doug Bannister, chair of the British Ports Association, and Mike Kane, the UK’s minister for aviation, maritime and security. Both Bannister and Kane spoke about progress, the importance of net zero and the work being done to reduce emissions in ports across the UK.
Sustainability was a major theme of the day, and Darwin is playing a role in achieving that sustainability. By introducing self-driving electric shuttles to ports, reducing the need for individual petrol-powered vehicles, Darwin is aiding in the push towards more efficient, more environmentally friendly ports.
For more about our work with ports in Liverpool and beyond, take a look at our page on autonomous vehicles in ports.
