JOST Partners with FERNRIDE to Advance Automation and Sustainability in Logistics

Partners to develop scalable automation technologies for logistics, addressing decarbonization and the driver shortage while enhancing efficiency and safety

Neu-Isenburg, Germany- JOST Werke SE., a producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, has formed a strategic development partnership with Munich-based FERNRIDE GmbH., a Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company. The partners want to drive forward important future topics in the logistics sector, focusing on decarbonization, automation, and solutions for the driver shortage.

The collaboration will leverage both companies’ expertise and resources to develop scalable technologies that automate truck operations in closed environments, such as logistics sites and depots. The long-term vision is to enhance productivity for skilled professionals and ensure safety through highly automated solutions tailored to these specialized areas.

Mr. Michael Fischer, Vice President Product Development at JOST, said, “The partnership with FERNRIDE is an important step for us in combining our expertise in safety-relevant vehicle technologies in the truck and trailer sector with innovative autonomous solutions. Together, we want to help shape the future of logistics and contribute to increasing efficiency and safety in the industry.”

Mr. Hendrik Kramer, CEO and Co-Founder of FERNRIDE, said “The logistics industry cannot afford disruptions or downtime. Our gradual integration approach is essential for successful transformation, which requires collaboration with trusted partners and industry leaders.”

FERNRIDE develops scalable automation solutions for yard and port logistics, enhancing efficiency, promoting sustainability, and improving employee safety. Their unique ‘human-assisted autonomy’ approach enables remote control of autonomous trucks, allowing operators to monitor multiple vehicles simultaneously and intervene when necessary.

FERNRIDE has already implemented its market-ready solutions with clients such as Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, optimizing operations by allowing for more flexible driver utilization, thereby boosting productivity and safety.

The partnership with FERNRIDE aligns seamlessly with JOST’s objectives. JOST is already tackling current industry challenges, such as the driver shortage and the need for greater efficiency and safety in road transport, through innovations like the automatic coupling system KKS and assistance systems like King Pin Finder and Drawbar Finder. By collaborating with FERNRIDE, JOST aims to further enhance its expertise and jointly develop pioneering automation solutions that address critical issues in the commercial vehicle sector.